Traceable Risk Monitoring
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Risks that require the use of Containers:

Summary table of Risks vs. Container Solution

Risk How Lockers Remedy It
Protection Safeguards goods from damage, weather, and pests
Standardisation Compatible with multiple transport modes (road, rail, sea)
Security Reduces theft and tampering with sealed containers
Efficiency Simplifies handling, stacking, and storage
Cost Reduction Minimises packaging, damage, and storage costs
Visibility & Tracking Sensors and labels allow real-time monitoring
Flexibility Can handle bulk, fragile, hazardous, or perishable cargo
Global Trade Support Facilitates international shipping and customs compliance
Protection Safeguards goods from damage, weather, and pests
Standardisation Compatible with multiple transport modes (road, rail, sea)

FAQ

What are containers used for in the Agricultural Logistics Network?

In agriculture, containers are versatile tools used for storage, transport, protection, and organization of crops, inputs, and equipment. They help farmers increase efficiency, reduce losses, and maintain product quality. Containers store harvested crops such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and tubers. Containers make it easier to move crops from farm to market, processing plants, or storage facilities. It reduces damage during handling and transportation. Common types of containers used for transporting agricultural products in the supply chain include nested plastic crates, collapsible plastic crates and crocodile totes.


What are containers used for in the supply chain?

In the supply chain, containers are a cornerstone for efficient, secure, and standardized movement of goods. They serve multiple purposes from storage to transport, helping companies reduce costs, protect products, and streamline logistics. Containers can act as temporary or long – term storage units in warehouse or logistics hubs. They organize goods by category or shipment, reducing clutter and handling time. Containers provide physical security for cargo, reducing theft and pilferage. It can be sealed with tamper evident security seals for full traceability and monitoring.


What is a conveyor or ASRS tote?

Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) totes are durable, foldable, secure and customizable containers specifically designed to hold and transport small parts, components, and other goods on conveyor belts as part of an ASRS system. These containers are designed to be compatible with automated handling equipment. These containers come in different colors, and you can customize them with your logo, QR code and barcode upon request and subject to volume.


How do nested plastic crates work?

Nested plastic crates are a perfect solution for healthcare, agriculture, retail, warehouse, and logistics applications and they are multi – functional. Nested crates have a space – saving design to slide or nest into one another when empty or you can stack them on top of one another when full.


What can I use to secure my crocodile totes?

To secure your crocodile totes with full traceability, a serialized tote seal can be used. This tote tamper evident security seal clips snuggly into the tote box and can be removed by hand. Two tote tamper evident security seals are required per tote.


When I purchase a solid wall multifunctional plastic container, can I get a divider insert to optimize space and increase efficiency?

Yes, you can purchase an internal divider to separate the space in the container upon request.