Specialized packing solutions

Specialized packing solutions

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 here.

Emballage, a French word

Emballage is French for 'packaging'. In the logistics world, this term is often used when talking about crates, boxes, pallets, roll containers, buckets, etc. In short, everything that is used to transport goods so that they arrive with the customer safely and undamaged.

The different types of packaging

On our website we talk about packaging, logistics resources, RTIs (returnable transport items) and load carriers. All these terms mean pretty much the same thing, with some slight differences. For example, many companies consider a Dolly or Rolly as a load carrier, but a Fresh box as packaging.

Types of packaging materials and packaging are:

As far as RTIs are concerned, the ‘R’ is particularly important. ‘Returnable’ means reusable. Not all packaging is reusable, but all RTIs are reusable by definition. .

The difference between reusable and disposable packaging

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

That’s why at HB RTS we only offer a specialized packaging solution. Reusable packaging can be cleaned and reused countless times. Moreover, these items are fully recyclable after their long 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 renting, returns handling and cleaning plastic crates, pallets, rolling load carriers and pallet boxes. Due to our thorough cleaning process and the materials used, our RTIs are food safe and suitable for the fresh produce, dairy, bread, meat and fish industries, among others.

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Do you have questions about our smart packaging solutions, our pool management and cleaning services, or our way of working? We will be happy to talk with you. Feel free to contact us for a free quotation.

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