Bulk
Discuss loose cargo and its handling requirements.
Pack. Protect. Deliver.
Packing planned for the product and journey.
Final packaging and logistics plans depend on product, route, climate, handling and buyer requirements.
Home/Packing planned for the product and journey.
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Packaging Solutions
Packaging choices balance product protection, ventilation, handling and presentation. Materials, net weight and labelling are confirmed in the order specification.
Wholesale
Define the format for trade distribution.
Retail-ready
Agree consumer packs and required labels.
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Packaging by Product
Fresh fruit, dry commodities and alfalfa hay need different handling and packing arrangements. Select the format for the product, route and receiving facility.
Dry goods
Protect against moisture and contamination.
Fresh produce
Balance protection, ventilation and handling.
Herbs
Match packing to species, form and intended use.
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Packaging Sizes & Options
Request the net weight and format you need: retail packs, cartons, bags, bulk bags or hay bales. Availability and any minimum packing run are confirmed in the offer.
Small packs
Specify retail weight and presentation.
Trade packs
Define the handling unit for your distribution channel.
Bulk packs
Assess larger packs against loading and receiving needs.
04
Custom / Private Label Packaging
Private-label requests should include artwork, language, pack size and required label information. Feasibility depends on quantity, lead time and destination requirements.
Artwork setup
Provide approved artwork and print specifications.
Label compliance
Review required language and product information.
Print quantities
Confirm quantities, setup costs and lead time.
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Cold Chain Solutions
Temperature-sensitive products need an agreed handling plan. Where applicable, specify pre-cooling, carriage temperature, ventilation and monitoring without assuming one setting suits all crops.
Pre-cooling
Determine whether pre-cooling is needed.
Reefer planning
Agree carriage settings for the specific crop.
Monitoring
Specify any temperature records required.
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Container & Loading Options
Container selection depends on cargo volume, weight, temperature needs and route restrictions. Final loading quantities require an agreed packing and stowage plan.
20 ft
Check cargo weight and loading volume.
40 ft / HC
Assess capacity against the agreed pack format.
Reefer
Account for temperature control and airflow.
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Shipping Methods
Sea, road and air options are assessed against destination, urgency, quantity and product condition. The offer defines the selected mode and estimated schedule.
Sea freight
Review sailing options and estimated transit.
Road freight
Assess border crossings and inland delivery.
Air freight
Compare urgency, shelf life and freight cost.
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Export Process
Confirm the commercial offer, product specification and responsibilities before procurement. Packing, documents and transport are then planned against the agreed delivery terms.
Confirm
Agree the offer and order specification.
Prepare
Coordinate product and packing readiness.
Document
Review the required shipment records.
Dispatch
Arrange handover under agreed terms.
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Documentation & Shipment Coordination
Agree who prepares, checks and receives each document, together with booking and loading deadlines. Shipment references should remain consistent across the document set.
Document matrix
List each required document and responsible party.
Booking milestones
Confirm booking, cut-off and loading dates.
Shipping updates
Agree milestones and communication contacts.
Let’s define the requirement
Request a Quote →Discuss your shipping requirements
Tell us the product, pack format, volume and destination for an indicative logistics plan.