What are RTIs?

Packaging is a word you often come across on the HB RTS website, but what is packaging? What types of packaging are there? And what is reusable packaging? We answer all these questions.

Emballage, a French word

"Emballage" is French for "packaging." In the logistics industry, this term is often used to refer to crates, boxes, pallets, roll containers, buckets, etc. In short, anything used to transport goods so that they arrive at the customer undamaged and safe.

The different types of packaging

On our website, we discuss packaging, logistics equipment, RTIs (Returnable Transport Items), and load carriers. Essentially, all these terms mean the same thing, with a few minor differences. For example, many companies consider a Dolly or Rolly to be a load carrier, but a CBL crate to be packaging.

Examples of packaging include:

• Crates
• Cardboard boxes
• Rolly's
• Dolly's
• Roll containers
• Pallets
• Pallet boxes
• Point-of-sale displays

When it comes to RTIs, the "R" is particularly important: "Returnable" means reusable. Not all packaging is reusable, but by definition, all RTIs are reusable.

The difference between reusable and single-use packaging

In the logistics world, many single-use packaging items, such as cardboard boxes and plastic bags, are used every day. These are thrown away after the products have been received. This is anything but sustainable and certainly does not comply with the principles of the circular economy.

That is why we at HB RTS only offer reusable packaging. Reusable packaging can be cleaned and reused countless times. What's more, it is fully recyclable at the end of its long service life. The more often you use a specific packaging item, the more sustainable it becomes.

Range of reusable packaging from HB RTS

We specialize in the rental, management, and cleaning of plastic crates, pallets, roll containers, and pallet boxes, among other items. Thanks to our thorough cleaning process and the materials we use, these RTI containers are food-safe and ideal for use in the produce, dairy, bakery, meat, and seafood industries, among others.

Contact

If you have any questions about our packaging, our pool management and cleaning services, or our way of working, we would be happy to discuss them with you. Please contact us for tailor-made advice, free of obligation, for a total solution that focuses on your logistics needs.

Contact us