Packaging and Logistics Library
The ICD Vietnam Industry Library is a searchable glossary of 302 terms, concepts and in-depth articles on wooden pallets, plastic pallets, plastic crates & bins, stretch film, wrapping machines, forklifts, slip sheets and dunnage bags across packaging and logistics. Browse by letter, filter by topic or type a keyword; click any entry to read the full article.
AAR (Association of American Railroads) is the US railroad association standard setting requirements for dunnage bags in rail transport, where impact forces are far higher than on the road. AAR-compliant bags are tested for higher burst pressure and durability, usually matching level 4-5, and are an important certification for export cargo moving by rail or combined sea-rail.
Dunnage bags
Acacia auriculiformis (yellow wattle acacia) is classified as durability class IV under Vietnam’s national wood grading standard - a mid-range class that combines manageable weight, good load-bearing strength, natural resistance to termites…
Wooden pallets
Acacia wood is known in English as “Acacia wood” or “Melaleuca wood”, depending on the specific species. It is one of the most common timber species in Southeast Asia, valued for its…
Wooden pallets
Acacia wood (Melaleuca cajuputi) is a Grade IV hardwood native to Australia and Southeast Asia, cultivated commercially in Vietnam since the 1980s. It offers a solid combination of load-bearing strength, natural resistance…
Wooden pallets
Assessing a used plastic pallet takes three quick stages: a 5-second visual scan to reject pallets with major cracks or warping, a detailed check of three load-bearing points (deck surface and beams…
Plastic pallets
The right choice is not which stretch wrapper is better, but which suits your throughput and conditions. A semi-automatic wrapper turns the turntable on its own while one operator attaches and cuts…
Stretch film & wrappers
The benefits of a stretch wrapping machine are not the same for every business: logistics operations chase throughput, food and beverage need hygienic protection, and electronics need to cut damage on each…
Stretch film & wrappers
Black PE stretch film is made from LLDPE with carbon black additive that blocks 99% of UV-A and UV-B radiation, providing complete light shielding for pallets of textiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals and cold-chain…
Stretch film & wrappers
Black stretch film is LLDPE film loaded with carbon black additive that absorbs about 99% of UV-A and UV-B light, blocking sunlight completely and keeping the load hidden. Unlike clear film that…
Stretch film & wrappers
A block pallet uses nine wooden blocks as feet, allows 4-way entry and is more durable; a stringer pallet uses three lengthwise beams, is usually 2-way, lighter and cheaper.
Wooden pallets
In today’s industrial sector, plastic products such as plastic crates, plastic bins, plastic baskets, and plastic trays have become extremely common. In particular, blue plastic crates (i.e., blue-colored) are the most widely…
Plastic crates
To calculate PE film weight (core excluded), multiply length (m) x width (m) x thickness (m) x PE density (kg/m3). For example, a 300 m x 0.5 m roll at 17 micron…
Stretch film & wrappers
PA plastic (Polyamide) can be sterilized using UV radiation or steam autoclave, but both methods carry certain risks to material durability. UV rays easily cause PA plastic to age, become brittle, and…
Technical & standards
Key takeaways: PE plastic (Polyethylene) is one of the most recyclable polymers, especially resin codes 2 (HDPE) and 4 (LDPE). This article directly answers whether PE plastic can be recycled by analyzing…
Technical & standards
Yes, PP plastic can be recycled. Polypropylene carries resin code 5 and is technically recyclable through mechanical and chemical processes. However, the recycling rate for PP lags behind PET (code 1) and…
Technical & standards
Quick summary: A carton wrapping machine wraps PE film horizontally around individual cartons through a spinning film ring - a different mechanism from a turntable pallet wrapper. Use it for loose cartons…
Stretch film & wrappers
Cartons/pallets per container come from volume (CBM) or floor count: a 20ft fits 10-11 pallets single-tier, a 40ft fits 20-21, depending on pallet size and stack height.
Technical & standards
Cast film is clear, glossy, quiet and stretchy - ideal for machine wrapping; blown film resists tearing and puncture - better for hand wrapping and sharp-edged loads.
Stretch film & wrappers
CBM (cubic meter) is cargo volume in m³: length × width × height (m). It drives freight cost, container loading and volumetric weight (1 CBM ≈ 1,000 kg by sea, ≈ 167 kg by air).
Technical & standards
Charge an electric forklift battery when it drops to 20-30% capacity, never let it run flat, and always charge to a full 100% in one session rather than topping up. Done correctly…
Forklifts
Quick summary: Choosing the right dunnage bag follows four steps: set the load level (AAR), pick the material (kraft or woven PP), calculate the size (width and height), and check valve compatibility….
Dunnage bags
Not every stretch film works for every application. Choosing the wrong thickness, the wrong type, or the wrong width causes the film to tear during wrapping, leaves loads under-protected, or wastes twice…
Stretch film & wrappers
Heat shrink tunnel machine is NOT the same as a pallet stretch wrapper: these are two completely different types of equipment - understand the difference before purchasing 7 criteria: product dimensions, film…
Stretch film & wrappers
Choosing PE film: determine 3 specs - thickness (micron), width (mm), type (hand/machine) The most common mistake: buying hand film to use on a pallet wrapping machine (wrong pull force) 17-20 micron…
Stretch film & wrappers
Choosing the wrong stretch wrapping machine can waste a business anywhere from 20 to 350 million VND, either by buying a machine far larger than the actual need or by buying one…
Stretch film & wrappers
Quick summary: Choosing the wrong wrapper wastes the investment, disrupts production and leaves goods underprotected. The 3 biggest risks: a machine without enough capacity, no spare parts available, and no technical support….
Stretch film & wrappers
Why cleaning matters: Cleaning plastic pallets not only maintains quality but also ensures hygiene and safety for goods and the work environment; even cheap used plastic pallets should be cleaned properly. Stain…
Plastic pallets
Key highlights: Clear plastic storage bins made from virgin PP plastic are the optimal solution for storing and managing items, thanks to direct visibility without opening the lid. This article analyzes outstanding…
Plastic crates
Crates and stack-nest containers used in cold rooms and seafood freezing must withstand deep sub-zero temperatures without turning brittle and cracking. Ordinary PP cracks below -10C, while seafood blast freezers run at…
Plastic crates
Cold storage plastic pallets must be made of virgin HDPE: recycled PP turns brittle below 0C and cannot be used in freezer or blast-freezer rooms. Virgin HDPE stays tough from -50C to…
Plastic pallets
A collapsible plastic crate (folding crate) is an industrial plastic crate with an integrated hinge design that allows all four walls to fold flat when empty, reducing height to just 25-30% of…
Plastic crates
A collapsible plastic crate (folding crate) has hinged walls that fold flat when the crate is empty, cutting its height to just 25-30% of the open size and saving 60-75% of the…
Plastic crates
A column-base plastic pallet (also called a cup-leg or stackable pallet) is a single-faced plastic pallet with 9 cylindrical cup-shaped feet arranged in a 3×3 grid on the underside. Static load capacity…
Plastic pallets
QUICK SUMMARY FOR BUSY READERS:Pallet stretch wrappers are convenient but prone to several common problems during operation. The article below shares personal experience, how to identify and fix each problem, helping you…
Stretch film & wrappers
Pallet stretch wrapping machines speed up packaging, but several errors appear regularly in daily operation. This guide shares first-hand experience identifying and fixing the four most common faults - weak heat seal…
Stretch film & wrappers
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam. Many people think PE film is simply a flimsy thin layer of plastic used to wrap things. But for me, after more than 15…
Technical & standards
A component tray (parts tray, angled-front plastic bin) is a small solid plastic bin with a slanted open front, designed for assembly lines and parts storage racking. It comes in six sizes…
Plastic crates
Containment force is the total force the film exerts on the load, measured with a gauge at a pallet corner (kg/daN); it decides whether the load shifts in transit.
Stretch film & wrappers
Plastic crates and trays used in cold storage and seafood blast-freezing must withstand deep-freeze temperatures without becoming brittle or cracking. Standard PP plastic becomes brittle below -10 C, while seafood blast-freezers run…
Plastic crates
A counterbalance forklift is the most common type, using a heavy counterweight at the rear to balance the front load, so no outrigger legs are needed. The forks mount directly on the front and the truck drives straight up to racks or trucks to pick up loads; available in electric and internal-combustion versions.
Forklifts
Key Takeaways: Plastic bins made to order are a strategic solution that helps businesses establish exclusive brand identity, turning storage containers into marketing tools and building brand recognition through color and design….
Plastic crates
Danpla corrugated plastic sheet is used across virtually every industry that requires packaging, storage, or transport of goods. Waterproof, reusable 50-100 times, and 50% lighter than wood - these properties are why…
Technical & standards
Danpla is a corrugated polypropylene (PP) sheet with a hollow-core structure - two flat face layers sandwiching a fluted core that creates parallel channels along the sheet length. Standard sheet size is…
Technical & standards
Danpla is industrial PP plastic packaging reusable 100+ times, reducing packaging costs by 50-70% Wide applications: Logistics, FMCG, electronics, food - saves 0.5-2 million VND/year per business 2Liên hệ báo giáend: Reusable…
Technical & standards
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam - 15 years of experience in industrial packaging materials. Danpla plastic sheets can be applied in almost any industry that needs to pack, store…
Technical & standards
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam - 15 years of experience in industrial packaging materials. Danpla plastic sheets and corrugated cardboard are both materials for warehouse floor lining, box dividers…
Technical & standards
1. Introduction: A surprisingly versatile material Honestly, the first time I saw a Danpla sheet, I thought it was nothing more than a piece of plastic cardboard. It was only when I…
Technical & standards
Danpla (PP corrugated) sheets are produced to a standard international size of 1220 x 2440 mm in four thicknesses: 2 mm, 3 mm, 4 mm, and 5 mm. The dimensional tolerance is…
Technical & standards
Danpla PP (hollow-core polypropylene) can be fabricated by several methods: cutting with a knife or saw, heat bending, scoring, heat welding, and UV printing. This guide covers heat bending in detail -…
Technical & standards
The HS code for Danpla sheet (PP corrugated sheet) is 39219090. The MFN import duty in Vietnam is 6% and VAT is 10%. If your supplier holds a valid C/O Form E…
Technical & standards
Danpla sheet and corrugated cardboard both serve as warehouse floor liners, box dividers and protective layers in transit. Danpla costs 5-8 times more upfront than cardboard, but it can be reused 50-100…
Technical & standards
Desiccant is a material that adsorbs and holds moisture to prevent mold and rust inside sealed packaging; common types are silica gel, clay and container desiccant bags.
Technical & standards
Trying to work out the weight of rubber tree wood (acacia)? With more than a decade of experience in pallets and cargo transport solutions, understanding exact material weights is a critical input…
Wooden pallets
A manually operated hand pallet truck does not require statutory safety inspection in Vietnam, because it carries no motor and relies entirely on human force. The inspection obligation applies to powered lifting…
Forklifts
Manual hydraulic pallet jacks under 1,000 kg capacity are exempt from mandatory safety inspection under Vietnamese law. Electric-powered pallet jacks and any hydraulic model rated at 1 tonne or above must be…
Forklifts
Water boils at 100 degrees C - but PP plastic (Polypropylene) doesn’t even come close to melting at that temperature. PP has an impressive heat resistance threshold that sets it apart from…
Technical & standards
Raw rubber wood (freshly sawn) is highly susceptible to termite and borer attack because it contains large amounts of sugar and starch left over from the latex vessels. However, for logistics and…
Wooden pallets
A double-faced plastic pallet is a pallet with both faces flat and usable - there is no distinction between a top and a bottom face, a forklift can approach from any direction…
Plastic pallets
Dunnage bag levels classify bags by strength and working pressure, typically Level 1 to Level 5: lower levels fill light gaps in sea containers, while higher levels (4-5) withstand large forces for heavy cargo and rail transport. Higher levels mean more paper/PP plies and higher working pressure. Choose the level by cargo weight and transport mode.
Dunnage bags
Quick summary: A container dunnage bag is built from three specialized materials: a load-bearing outer shell, an air-holding inner bladder, and a valve. Outer shell: multi-ply kraft (economical, mild moisture resistance, Level…
Dunnage bags
Quick summary: Dunnage bags are a highly effective, economical way to secure cargo, especially against shocks like hard braking and sway. Their biggest strengths: filling any void flexibly and absorbing shock extremely…
Dunnage bags
Quick summary: The key technical metrics of a dunnage bag are its AAR load level, the standard void range, and how it handles non-standard voids. AAR level (1-5) rates how much impact…
Dunnage bags
Quick summary: The valve is the most important technical part of a dunnage bag, deciding inflation speed and how well the bag holds pressure. Two technologies: the old-style valve (about 10 mm…
Dunnage bags
Quick summary: A dunnage bag (load-securing air bag) is an essential cargo-protection tool that fills the voids between loads in a container, truck or rail car. Its core purpose is to create…
Dunnage bags
Dunnage is material used to secure, brace and protect cargo in containers, trucks or storage. When goods do not fill the space, gaps let packages collide, shift and topple as the vehicle…
Technical & standards
Dynamic load is the weight a pallet carries while moved by a forklift (the lowest figure). Static load is the weight resting on a flat floor (the highest, 3-4x dynamic). Rack load is the weight when the pallet is supported only at two ends on beams with no middle support - the key figure for racking. Always size a pallet by its rack load, not its static load.
Plastic pallets
Overcharging, fully draining the battery, or opportunity charging at the wrong time can cut battery life from 5-7 years down to just 2-3 years. This guide provides a technically correct charging procedure…
Forklifts
Importing an electric pallet jack into Vietnam requires the correct HS code (8427.10 or 8427.90), a standard import duty of 10% (reducible to 0% with a valid C/O Form E), a full…
Forklifts
An electric pallet truck is a low-lift pallet jack that uses an electric motor to travel and lift instead of a hand pump, raising pallets just off the floor (about 120-200 mm) for horizontal transport in a warehouse. It is far more productive than a manual jack over long runs and reduces effort; available as walkie or stand-on types. ICD distributes Xilin electric models.
Forklifts
A Xilin electric rider forklift (CBD/CDD/ES series) combines over 10 major subsystems - mast and lifting frame, traction motor, hydraulic pump motor, battery pack, electronic controller, solenoid valves, electromagnetic brake, wheels, sensors…
Forklifts
A Euro pallet is recognised only when it carries an EPAL or EUR stamp branded into its corner blocks. That mark certifies the load capacity, build quality and the right to exchange…
Wooden pallets
Every wooden pallet entering Germany, France or the Netherlands must carry an EPAL or EUR stamp on its block to be accepted. That stamp is not a formality - it certifies load…
Wooden pallets
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam - 15 years of experience in electronics packaging materials. Anti-static danpla (ESD danpla) is a hollow PP plastic sheet with added carbon black or…
Technical & standards
is a hollow-core PP polypropylene board compounded with carbon black or conductive additives, bringing surface resistance down to the 10^4-10^11 ohm range to protect electronic components from electrostatic discharge. It is a…
Technical & standards
An ESD antistatic plastic pallet is moulded from conductive or static-dissipative plastic that bleeds off static charge in a slow, controlled way instead of letting it build up and discharge suddenly. In…
Plastic pallets
An ESD antistatic plastic tray is a component-carrying tray blended with a conductive agent so static charge dissipates safely rather than arcing into ICs, PCBs, or chips. Sensitive electronics can be silently…
Plastic crates
An ESD antistatic plastic tray holds electronic components while dissipating static charge, preventing electrostatic discharge that destroys ICs, PCBs and chips. Sensitive components can fail silently from just a few dozen volts…
Plastic crates
A Euro container (EU box) is a plastic bin system based on the 600×400 mm footprint module and its fractions (400×300, 800×600, etc.), so boxes fit a 1200×800 mm Euro pallet with no wasted area. Standard heights run 120-420 mm. The module maximises fill of pallets, racks and containers and is common in European logistics and manufacturing.
Plastic crates
A Euro pallet (Europallet, EPAL pallet) is a wooden pallet built to a European standard for shipping and storage. The most common type, the EUR/EPAL 1, measures 1200 x 800 x 144…
Plastic pallets
Wooden pallets used in international trade must meet strict phytosanitary, documentation and dimensional standards before they can cross a border. Key markets - the EU, the United States, Japan and Australia -…
Wooden pallets
To export wooden pallets to Europe, every pallet must carry the ISPM-15 mark proving it was heat treated (HT) or fumigated, match an accepted footprint such as EPAL or EUR 1200 x…
Wooden pallets
To export wooden pallets to the United States, every pallet must be treated to the ISPM-15 standard (heat treatment to 56C core for 30 minutes, or methyl bromide fumigation) and stamped with…
Wooden pallets
PE film thickness is measured in microns (μm) or gsm (g/m²); 17-23 μm for typical pallets, 23-30 μm for heavy loads. 1 μm is about 0.92 g/m².
Stretch film & wrappers
Floor loading means stacking goods directly onto a container or truck floor without pallets, with each unit placed by hand or conveyor to fill the entire volume. The goal is to ship…
Slip sheets
Quick summary: Floor-lining plastic pallets are low-profile (around 50-150 mm high) platforms that keep goods off a damp or dirty floor, made from HDPE, PP or recycled plastic. Key benefits: waterproof, easy…
Plastic pallets
A foldable (collapsible) bin folds its walls flat when empty, cutting volume by 60-75% to save storage and empty-return freight; walls snap up in seconds when needed. It suits closed-loop chains (full out, empty back) such as automotive parts and retail; its load rating is lower than a rigid bin of the same size.
Plastic crates
ICD Vietnam rents pallet jacks and forklifts starting from Liên hệ báo giá per day in Hanoi. The fleet covers low-lift hand pallet trucks (1-5 t), high-lift stackers (1.6-3 m), electric pallet…
Forklifts
Under OSHA classification, forklifts fall into seven classes (I-VII): Class I electric counterbalance, Class II narrow-aisle (reach trucks, order pickers), Class III walkie and electric hand trucks, Class IV-V internal-combustion counterbalance on cushion or pneumatic tyres, Class VI tow tractors, Class VII rough-terrain. The classes guide selection by environment and fuel.
Forklifts
A forklift is built from a few core systems working together: an engine or motor for power, a hydraulic system that does the lifting, a mast that raises the load, forks and…
Forklifts
Forklift safety rules fall into three stages: before operation (the daily pre-shift inspection), during operation (speed, blind spots, ramps, load handling), and after operation (safe parking and shutdown). Following them protects people…
Forklifts
A fumigation certificate is the document issued after goods have been treated with chemicals to kill insects and pests before export. It is mandatory for many goods shipped by sea to markets…
Wooden pallets
The GMA pallet standard defines a 48 x 40 inch (1219 x 1016 mm) wood pallet that serves as the de facto backbone of North American supply chains. Used across grocery, FMCG…
Wooden pallets
The GMA pallet is the most widely accepted pallet standard across North America, built on a 48 x 40 inch (1219 x 1016 mm) footprint with a typical capacity of 2,500 to…
Plastic pallets
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is the quality system that ensures pharmaceutical products are made and controlled consistently to set standards. Because pallets move raw materials and finished medicines through the plant, they…
Plastic pallets
QUICK SUMMARY Complete guide: This article is a detailed, A-Z guide on the technique for growing bean sprouts in a plastic container at home, producing fresh bean sprouts that are plump, white…
Plastic crates
Quick summary: Growing vegetables in plastic crates saves space, makes pest control easy, cuts cost and reuses old crates. Preparation: choose a food-safe HDPE or PP crate 20-30 cm deep, drill 6-8…
Plastic crates
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is a food safety management system that identifies, evaluates and controls biological, chemical and physical hazards across production. Because pallets touch and move food directly…
Plastic pallets
Quick summary: A HACCP product description is a foundational document giving a complete overview of a product’s safety-related characteristics. Its purpose is to feed the first HACCP step - hazard analysis (Principle…
Plastic pallets
Hand pallet truck dimensions decide whether the truck fits the pallet and the aisle. The two standard fork widths are narrow (550 mm) and wide (685 mm), with fork lengths of 1150-1220…
Forklifts
The hydraulic pump is the heart of a hand pallet truck: it turns a small effort at the handle into enough force to lift a heavy load. It is built from six…
Forklifts
A hand pallet truck, also called a pallet jack, is a manual handling tool that lifts and moves loaded pallets across a warehouse, factory or store floor. It runs on a hand-operated…
Forklifts
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene, resin code 2) is the only polyethylene certified by the FDA and the European Commission for direct food contact. That safety is conditional: it depends on virgin versus…
Technical & standards
Large HDPE round tanks hold liquids from 100L to 3000L, with 200L and 500L the most common. Virgin HDPE resists chemicals, withstands outdoor UV, and lasts 10-15 years when not exposed to…
Plastic crates
HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) has excellent heat resistance compared to other commodity plastics in its class. Understanding its temperature limits is essential for selecting the right grade for industrial applications. HDPE heat resistance…
Technical & standards
Melt Flow Index (MFI) - also called Melt Flow Rate (MFR) - is a key specification for HDPE plastic that determines how the material flows during processing and directly affects the mechanical…
Technical & standards
HDPE melts at 120-135 degrees C (248-275 degrees F) for standard homopolymer grades. This melting point - significantly lower than engineering plastics but higher than LDPE and many other commodity plastics -…
Technical & standards
Plastic number 2 is HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) - one of the most widely used and most recyclable plastics in the world. The number 2 is the Resin Identification Code (RIC) assigned under…
Technical & standards
High Durability: HDPE has high tensile strength and impact resistance, allowing plastic pallets to bear heavy loads and last for years. Corrosion and Chemical Resistance: HDPE is not affected by strong chemicals…
Plastic pallets
HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) is one of the most widely used thermoplastic polymers in industry. With a density of 0.93-0.97 g/cm3, excellent tensile strength, chemical resistance, and full recyclability, HDPE is the…
Technical & standards
Heat treatment (HT) is a chemical-free method of treating wood that kills insects, eggs and microorganisms by heating the timber to a core temperature of at least 56C for a minimum of…
Wooden pallets
A high-lift pallet jack is the most efficient tool for vertical load movement in warehouses and production facilities - but only when used correctly. Improper operation shifts the centre of gravity beyond…
Forklifts
The stretch wrapping machine was invented in 1973 and within 50 years became standard equipment in every modern warehouse worldwide. This article traces the journey from a simple turntable to AI-integrated self-propelled…
Stretch film & wrappers
\n \n Horizontal wrapping machine: rotating ring runs along the length of long goods, wrapping PE film instead of spinning a turntable \n Suitable for: steel pipes, aluminum profiles, timber, long furniture…
Stretch film & wrappers
Quick summary: For travelers: protects luggage from scratches, moisture and tampering, and makes bags easier to identify. For airports: extra ancillary revenue and a direct customer touchpoint. For operators: fast ROI (2-4…
Stretch film & wrappers
Key takeaways: Virgin PA (Polyamide) plastic pellets are typically classified under HS code 3908.10.00 or 3908.10.90. MFN import duty ranges from 0% to 5%; VAT is 10%. Using a Certificate of Origin…
Technical & standards
Every pallet crossing an international border needs a Harmonized System (HS) code. Get it wrong and your shipment can be delayed at customs, hit the wrong tariff rate, or fail phytosanitary inspection….
Wooden pallets
What Is an HS Code? The HS Code for the Wooden Pallet & Plastic Pallet Industry 1. The Concept of an HS Code The HS code (Harmonized System Code) is an international…
Plastic pallets
Importing hand pallet trucks into Vietnam hinges on three things: the correct HS code (8427.90.00 for manual hydraulic trucks), the right duty and tax (0-10% import duty plus 10% VAT depending on…
Forklifts
Quick summary: Industrial plastic storage bins for clothes serve hotels, hospitals and fashion logistics - high-load, durable and hygienic, unlike home storage boxes. Three lines: lidded bins (dust and moisture protection), wheeled…
Plastic crates
The IPPC stamp is the essential “passport” that allows wood packaging to move freely across international borders. Without it, a shipment can be refused, fumigated at the importer’s cost, or destroyed at…
Wooden pallets
HDPE is widely considered one of the safest plastics available - approved by the FDA, EFSA, and health authorities worldwide for food contact, medical devices, and drinking water pipes. The debate around…
Technical & standards
Key takeaways: PA plastic (Polyamide) is a completely safe material, contains zero BPA, and offers outstanding heat resistance up to 260 degrees C. In everyday life it is used for food-grade membranes…
Technical & standards
Quick summary: PE film (virgin LDPE/LLDPE) is safer than PVC - it contains no DEHP/DEHA plasticizers that can migrate into food PE meets FDA (US), EU, and QCVN 09-1:2011/BYT standards; some PVC…
Stretch film & wrappers
Key takeaways: This article examines safety standards (FDA, resin codes) to verify whether PE plastic is toxic, while analyzing potential risk scenarios (heating, poor-quality recycled material) and providing safe usage guidelines. Detailed…
Technical & standards
PE stretch film is food-safe when used correctly. It is recognized by the FDA and major health agencies, contains no BPA, and is chemically inert at room temperature and refrigerator temperatures. The…
Stretch film & wrappers
Plastic number 5 (PP) is considered safe for food contact and everyday use by all major food safety and health authorities globally - including the FDA, EFSA, and WHO. It is BPA-free…
Technical & standards
The scientific consensus is that virgin PP, used as intended, is safe. Major regulatory bodies including the FDA (US), EFSA (EU), and WHO have reviewed PP extensively and approved it for food…
Technical & standards
Rubber wood (Hevea brasiliensis) is one of the most cost-effective natural timbers available today. With an average indoor service life of 10-20 years, it meets the needs of furniture buyers and warehouse…
Wooden pallets
QUICK SUMMARY Short answer: Yes, storing rice in a plastic container is safe, but only when you choose the right type of plastic specifically manufactured for food storage. Safest plastic type: Always…
Plastic crates
ISO 6780:2003 is the international standard that sets the principal dimensions of flat pallets for intercontinental materials handling. It defines six standard footprints (1100 x 1100, 1000 x 1200, 800 x 1200…
Wooden pallets
Quick summary: ISO 9001:2015 is the international standard for a Quality Management System (QMS), setting a framework to consistently meet customer requirements. ICD Viet Nam holds ISO 9001:2015 (certificate No. 9199293409135-QMS, issued…
Plastic pallets
Export plastic pallets must comply with several ISO standards before they cross borders smoothly. The two that matter most are ISO 6780, which fixes standard pallet footprints such as 1016 x 1219…
Plastic pallets
ISPM 15 (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15) is the FAO standard that requires all wood packaging materials used in international trade to be heat-treated or fumigated with Methyl Bromide and…
Wooden pallets
What is ISPM 15 certification? The ISPM 15 standard (International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures No. 15), known in Vietnam as the ISPM 15 phytosanitary standard, is a set of international standards issued…
Wooden pallets
The ISPM-15 stamp on a pallet is the IPPC certification mark branded onto wood packaging after phytosanitary treatment, proving the wood is free of pests and cleared for international shipping. It carries…
Wooden pallets
“Plastic pallets” are becoming a top choice across many industries thanks to good load capacity, high durability and water resistance. Made from HDPE, recycled PP and virgin plastic, plastic pallets offer many…
Plastic pallets
A KLT (Kleinladungsträger) is the European automotive standard plastic tote per VDA 4500, built on the 600×400 mm module with smooth walls, a flat base and precise stacking/nesting for automated lines.
Plastic crates
Quick summary: Kraft liner is the kraft paper used as the outer and/or inner facing of corrugated cardboard. It is the main load-bearing layer, resisting impact, abrasion and moisture. Technical traits: high…
Dunnage bags
Key summary Paper grammage is the weight of one square meter of paper (g/m²). It determines the thickness, stiffness and load capacity of kraft paper. Common kraft paper grammages range from about…
Dunnage bags
Kraft paper gets its strength from one decision made at the pulping stage: the kraft (sulfate) process uses a strong alkaline solution to dissolve lignin while leaving cellulose fibres as long and…
Wooden pallets
Kraft paper laminated with PE (polyethylene) film bonds high-strength virgin kraft fiber to a thin heat-extruded plastic layer, creating a packaging material that blocks moisture, resists grease, and enables heat sealing. It…
Stretch film & wrappers
Quick summary: What kraft paper is: a virgin paper with outstanding mechanical strength, toughness and load resistance, made from chemical pulp via the Kraft process. Its natural golden-brown color makes it an…
Dunnage bags
\n\n Large HDPE round plastic drums from 100L to 3,000L are the most widely used liquid storage vessel in Vietnamese industry and agriculture - chosen for broad chemical resistance, outdoor durability, and…
Plastic crates
With years of experience, we confirm that easy mobility significantly reduces labor costs and speeds up cargo handling. Key takeaways: Large lidded plastic containers with wheels are high-capacity plastic bins (typically 90L…
Plastic crates
With years of experience, we understand that a quality industrial plastic container must not only offer large capacity but also ensure stackability, material durability, and hygiene safety. Key highlights: Product Positioning: Analysis…
Plastic crates
Load center is the horizontal distance from the front face of the forks to the load's center of gravity, standardised at 500 mm; a forklift's rated capacity is always tied to it.
Forklifts
QUICK SUMMARY: A 20-foot container holds 10-11 pallets of 1200x1000mm in a single layer; a 40-foot container holds 20-23 pallets depending on the loading pattern. There are 3 patterns for loading pallets…
Plastic pallets
A container loaded with the wrong layout can waste 20-30% of usable volume - equivalent to extra freight costs of millions of dong per shipment. ICD Vietnam has 15 years of experience…
Wooden pallets
A Loscam pallet is a rental pallet supplied through a pooling model rather than sold outright. Loscam, the well-known red pallet brand across Asia-Pacific, owns the pallets and rents them by usage…
Wooden pallets
QUICK SUMMARY Effective and affordable solution: Building a fish pond filter using plastic containers is the most cost-effective DIY method for maintaining consistently clean pond water, especially for Koi ponds. Complete guide…
Plastic crates
Quick summary: Semi-automatic turntables: 1,500-2,000 kg rated load (by model). Fully automatic turntables: 2,000-2,500 kg (high-end models). Mobile robot (Robopac): no load limit - the pallet stays on the floor. Over 2…
Stretch film & wrappers
Methyl bromide (MB) is a colourless, odourless gas used as a powerful fumigant to control fungi, insects, weeds, nematodes and rodents. It was once standard for treating wood packaging under ISPM 15…
Wooden pallets
A nestable plastic pallet is a single-face pallet with nine cup-shaped feet laid out in a 3×3 grid. Its defining benefit is that empty pallets nest into one another, saving 60-70% of…
Plastic pallets
Nestable pallets have hollow conical feet so empty pallets nest inside one another, saving 60-70% of volume in storage and empty transport, but they rack poorly. Stackable pallets have a flat bottom deck or closed feet, so loaded pallets can stack and they rack better, but take more space empty. Choose nestable for heavy empty returns, stackable for warehousing heavy loads.
Plastic pallets
Quick summary: Operate correctly: run a pre-start check, set film tension to the load type, and stay out of the danger zone while the machine runs. The three most important settings: turntable…
Stretch film & wrappers
Skipping the pre-shift inspection causes 30% of warehouse forklift accidents. This guide walks through every step of safe electric forklift operation - from the five-minute pre-shift check to the correct end-of-shift shutdown…
Forklifts
PA plastic - also known as Polyamide or Nylon - is a high-performance engineering thermoplastic built from long polymer chains linked by amide bonds (-NH-CO-). It offers outstanding mechanical strength, low friction…
Technical & standards
Key takeaways The density of PA plastic (Polyamide) in its unfilled virgin state ranges from 1.13 to 1.15 g/cm3 - slightly heavier than water but much lighter than metals and POM plastic….
Technical & standards
PA (polyamide) and PE (polyethylene) are the two most widely used polymers in industrial supply, yet they serve opposite roles: PA wins on mechanical strength, heat resistance and abrasion resistance - making…
Technical & standards
In the premium engineering plastics segment, PA and PPSU are two names frequently placed side by side, especially in the children’s goods and medical device sectors. Understanding the characteristics of each not…
Technical & standards
Key Summary: PA plastic (polyamide) and PU plastic are two engineering plastics with nearly opposite physical properties. PA plastic represents rigidity - it handles extreme static loads and resists abrasive wear, commonly…
Technical & standards
Key takeaways: PA6 plastic (Nylon 6) is a premium engineering material with outstanding wear resistance, high toughness, and the ability to replace metal in many machine components. This article provides a deep…
Technical & standards
Pallet fumigation is the phytosanitary treatment of wood packaging to kill pests and larvae before export, as required by the ISPM-15 standard. Treatment is done either by heat treatment (HT), raising the…
Wooden pallets
The most widely used English name for a xe nang tay (manual pallet lifter) is Hand Pallet Truck or Manual Pallet Jack. The correct term varies by region and equipment type. This…
Forklifts
Importing pallet jacks into Vietnam requires several specialist documents: the correct HS code (8428.90.10 for hydraulic manual jacks, 8428.90.90 for electric or other types), a Certificate of Origin to qualify for preferential…
Forklifts
Pallet pooling is a shared-rental model (CHEP, Loscam) where companies rent and circulate pallets instead of owning them, paying per use while the provider handles collection, repair and management.
Plastic pallets
5 main parts: turntable, film carriage, motor, control panel, support frame Principle: the turntable rotates the pallet while PE film wraps in a spiral Semi-automatic vs automatic: differs in the film clamp/cut…
Stretch film & wrappers
A pallet is a flat structural platform - usually wood, plastic or paper - designed to consolidate goods into a single stable unit that a forklift or pallet jack can lift from…
Wooden pallets
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam. When I first entered the logistics industry more than 15 years ago, I quickly realized that pallets are not just load boards. They are…
Plastic pallets
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam. I still remember the early days working with export shipments. We did everything perfectly - correct pallets, carefully packed goods. Yet some consignments were…
Technical & standards
Slip sheets come in two main material families: laminated kraftliner paper and PP/HDPE plastic. Paper is cheaper and more eco-friendly, while plastic is more durable, moisture-resistant and reusable many times over. Choosing…
Slip sheets
PE (polyethylene) is a thermoplastic polymer produced by polymerising ethylene gas, and it is the highest-volume plastic manufactured globally. Its properties - flexibility, moisture resistance, and chemical inertness - vary significantly by…
Technical & standards
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam. As a manufacturing business operator, I understand that costs and regulations always go hand in hand. The environmental protection tax on PE bags is…
Technical & standards
PE stretch film (pallet wrapping) - English: stretch wrap, stretch film, pallet wrap PE shrink film (heat-activated) - English: shrink film, shrink wrap, heat shrink film Food wrap PE film - English…
Stretch film & wrappers
PE stretch film is made by melting LLDPE resin, extruding it into a thin film by the blown or cast method, then pre-stretching it to build elasticity before it is wound into…
Stretch film & wrappers
PE foam: cushioning and shock-absorbing material - completely different from stretch PE film used for pallet wrapping 2 main forms: flat foam sheet and air bubble wrap Applications: inner padding inside carton…
Stretch film & wrappers
PE plastic (polyethylene) is produced by polymerizing ethylene gas under precisely controlled pressure, temperature and catalyst conditions. The manufacturing route determines whether the result is soft and flexible LDPE or rigid, high-strength…
Technical & standards
PE (Polyethylene) plastic has relatively poor heat resistance compared with other plastics such as PP. Its melting point is low, ranging from 105°C to 135°C depending on the grade. This guide covers…
Wooden pallets
Companies importing PE stretch film or PE shrink film must identify the correct HS code to clear customs, calculate import duty and prepare the right certificate of origin. The core code is…
Stretch film & wrappers
PE and HDPE are not the same material. HDPE is a specific subtype of PE, engineered for higher density and superior mechanical performance. Understanding the difference helps you select the right material…
Technical & standards
PE (polyethylene) and PET (polyethylene terephthalate) are the two most common plastic films in packaging, but they behave in opposite ways: PE is soft, flexible and extensible, making it ideal for pallet…
Stretch film & wrappers
Key takeaways: Detailed analysis of identifying characteristics for the most common plastic bottle types: PE (HDPE/LDPE), PET, and PP. A visual comparison table of heat resistance and practical applications for each bottle…
Technical & standards
PP plastic has better heat resistance; PET is more transparent and flexible. PP is more widely used in industry. For plastic pallets specifically, PP is the most common material after HDPE. PET…
Technical & standards
Pine wood belongs to two different durability classes under Vietnam’s 8-group timber classification standard: red pine (Taxus chinensis) is classified as Group I - the premium tier - while white pine and…
Wooden pallets
Pine wood resists termites and wood borers better than most softwoods because it contains natural resin that repels insects and its grain is dense enough to slow penetration. However, pine is not…
Wooden pallets
Pine wood is one of the most widely used timber species in construction, furniture manufacturing, and processed wood products. A common question from buyers and manufacturers is: how much does one cubic…
Wooden pallets
Pine wood is one of the most widely used natural timbers in both furniture manufacturing and industrial pallet production. Lightweight, easy to machine, naturally resin-protected and available at a reasonable price point…
Wooden pallets
Quick summary: Pit installation sinks the machine base below the warehouse floor so the turntable sits flush with the floor. Main benefit: a forklift drives the pallet straight onto the turntable, with…
Stretch film & wrappers
Key highlights: Plastic blow molding is a specialized manufacturing technology that produces hollow, thin-walled, large-volume products such as plastic drums 220 L, 20 L, 25 L, 30 L containers, jerry cans, and…
Plastic crates
Plastic crates are the standard English term used across manufacturing and logistics industries. However, depending on the specific type and intended use, each variant carries its own name. Below are key terms…
Plastic crates
The most common plastic crate base size in Vietnam is 610 x 420 mm, which fits a 1200 x 1000 mm pallet at 6 crates per layer. Heights run from 100 mm…
Plastic crates
Most plastic crates fall under HS code 3923.10.90 (boxes, cases and crates of plastics), while plastic drums and IBC bodies sit under 3923.90.99. The standard MFN import tax is 25%, but ASEAN…
Plastic crates
Industrial plastic crates are made by three core processes: injection molding for solid, load-bearing bins and stack crates, blow molding for hollow, large-volume drums and tanks, and thermoforming for thin-walled trays and…
Plastic crates
Plastic crate quality control is an end-to-end process run across five stages, from incoming raw material to outgoing finished goods, to hold the defect rate under 0.5%. It checks four core areas…
Plastic crates
Plastic crate quality control (QC) at the factory is a comprehensive, multi-stage process that follows a 5-step quality control workflow - from incoming raw material inspection through to output traceability - targeting…
Plastic crates
Quick summary: A plastic crate is an item for holding, storing and transporting goods, made of virgin PP or HDPE plastic Classified by structure: solid plastic crates (closed) and open plastic crates…
Plastic crates
Plastic injection molding is a core manufacturing process that uses very high pressure to force molten plastic into a closed mold, producing complex plastic parts with micron-level accuracy and high consistency. The…
Plastic crates
This article is for information only. We do not sell this product. ICD Viet Nam supplies industrial plastic pallets for goods handling. See product details here. In recent years, plastic pallets have…
Plastic pallets
Many warehouses buy plastic pallets rated at 3,000-4,000 kg static load, place them on rack beams, and end up with sagging or cracked pallets. The reason: racking load - the capacity when…
Plastic pallets
In the logistics and warehousing industry, the term “pallet nhua” is used to refer to plastic load boards for resting and transporting goods. The correct English term for “pallet nhua” is “plastic…
Plastic pallets
Choosing the wrong pallet type wastes budget and can halt an entire shipment at the border or damage goods in the warehouse. This guide compares plastic and wooden pallets across lifespan, hygiene…
Plastic pallets
Cold storage pallets must be made from virgin HDPE - recycled PP becomes brittle below 0 degrees C and will crack and break in frozen and deep-freeze warehouses. Virgin HDPE handles -50…
Plastic pallets
Plastic pallets in livestock farming are not just simple stacking tools - they are equipment subject to direct control under the VietGAHP standard (Decision 4653/QD-BNN-CN). From feed warehouses to poultry houses, any…
Plastic pallets
Many warehouses buy a plastic pallet rated 3,000-4,000 kg static load, place it on racking, and watch it sag and crack at mid-span. The reason: the load a pallet carries when supported…
Plastic pallets
Plastic pallets in the seafood and agricultural supply chain are a critical hygiene control point addressed by all three standards - VietGAP, GlobalGAP and HACCP - though with different terminology and levels…
Plastic pallets
Plastic pallets are not simply a tool for moving goods. In sensitive industries such as pharmaceuticals and food, choosing the right plastic pallet is a strategic decision that directly affects product safety…
Plastic pallets
What Is a Plastic Pallet? A plastic pallet is a pallet made from plastics such as HDPE or PP, used to support and transport goods across industries. With water resistance and chemical…
Plastic pallets
📊 Capability Radar of Plastic Pallet Lines Select a category below to see a detailed comparison of performance and investment cost. Floor-Lining Pallet Export Pallet (One-Way) Standard Pallet (3-Runner/Cup-Foot) Heavy Industrial Pallet…
Plastic pallets
Key takeaways: This article gives a comprehensive look at the two most common pallet types today: plastic pallets and wooden pallets. Through an at-a-glance comparison table and a detailed analysis of HDPE/PP…
Plastic pallets
PP (polypropylene) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from propylene monomers, widely used in packaging, industrial components, and consumer goods. It offers a melting point of 130-170 C, chemical resistance to acids and…
Technical & standards
PP (Polypropylene) is one of the most versatile industrial materials - lightweight, chemically resistant, food-safe, and capable of withstanding hot water up to 100 degrees C when properly specified. It is the…
Technical & standards
PP plastic number 5 (resin code 5) is Polypropylene - one of the safest, most widely used thermoplastics in food packaging, medical devices, and industrial applications worldwide. What does plastic number 5…
Technical & standards
PP and HDPE are the two dominant materials for industrial plastic products - from pallets and crates to pipes and containers. Both are polyolefins with excellent chemical resistance, but they have distinct…
Technical & standards
PP (polypropylene) and PE (polyethylene) are the two most widely used thermoplastics in industrial packaging. PP is harder, more heat-resistant (up to 130 degrees C), and has better chemical resistance. PE is…
Technical & standards
Pre-stretch is a wrapper mechanism using two differential-speed rollers to elongate film 150-400% before wrapping, saving 40-70% of film vs hand wrapping and raising holding force.
Stretch film & wrappers
Mah Sing Plastics Industries Sdn. Bhd. (MSPI) was established in Malaysia on 15 October 1979 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mah Sing Group Bhd. The company has a strong brand identity…
Plastic pallets
A pressed wood pallet (also called a moulded wood pallet or presswood pallet) is a pallet moulded into a single piece from wood chips and sawdust bonded with resin under high heat…
Wooden pallets
Pressed wood pallets (also called plywood pallets or engineered wood pallets) are made from wood chips, sawdust or thin veneer layers compressed under high heat and pressure. Their biggest advantage for exporters…
Wooden pallets
A pressed wood pallet is moulded in one piece from wood chips and resin, light and ISPM-15 exempt; a traditional wooden pallet is nailed from sawn boards, more durable and higher-load but…
Wooden pallets
A push-pull attachment is a forklift front-end tool for handling loads on slip sheets instead of pallets: a gripper bar clamps the slip sheet tab and pulls the whole load onto a platen, then pushes it off when setting down. It removes the need for pallets, saving cost and container volume, but requires the attachment and a suitable platen.
Slip sheets
A push-pull attachment is a forklift device that pulls a load resting on a slip sheet onto a flat platen and pushes it off again when depositing, instead of forking into a…
Slip sheets
Author: Le Van Thang, Director of ICD Vietnam Working in the logistics industry, I have had the opportunity to work with many types of industrial plastic containers and found that beyond storing…
Plastic crates
QUICK SUMMARY High-value model: Raising softshell turtles in plastic tanks is a model with strong economic potential, though it requires more technical knowledge and upfront investment than fish farming. Comprehensive guide: This…
Plastic crates
QUICK SUMMARY An effective model: Raising tilapia in plastic tanks is an effective, space-saving home aquaculture method that provides a clean food source for the family. A complete guide: A detailed, A-to-Z…
Plastic crates
A reach truck is a stand-in electric forklift built for high racking, with a forks-forward reach mechanism to place and retrieve pallets deep in racks while the chassis stays compact. It lifts 8-12 m, works in narrower aisles than a counterbalance truck and is electric - common in dense high-bay warehouses.
Forklifts
The Vietnamese industrial plastic crate and corrugated plastic crate market uses several different code systems: the tac system (2T2, 2T5, 3T1), the EU module system based on European standards (EU 600-400), and…
Plastic crates
Industrial plastic crates and bins in Vietnam use several different code systems: the tac system (2T2, 2T5, 3T1), the EU module system (EU 600-400), and each manufacturer’s own letter-number codes (A2, B8…
Plastic crates
Recycled HDPE pellets (also called rHDPE granules or HDPE recycle resin) are the processed output of HDPE recycling - uniform pellets ready for injection moulding, extrusion, or blow moulding into new products….
Technical & standards
Recycled HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) is one of the most recyclable commodity plastics available. HDPE recycling saves up to 88% of the energy required to produce virgin HDPE from crude oil, and recycled…
Technical & standards
I have witnessed the surprisingly remarkable “transformation” of used plastic pallets. They are not merely tools for stacking goods - they also become an endless source of inspiration for unique recycling ideas….
Plastic pallets
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) lets warehouse teams read hundreds of tagged items simultaneously without line-of-sight scanning - cutting a full stock count from 8 hours to 15 minutes and pushing inventory accuracy…
Technical & standards
Rubber tree wood (Acacia) is classified as Group III under Vietnam’s official timber grading system - the standard issued by Decision 2198-CNR/1977 of the Ministry of Forestry. Group III timber has a…
Wooden pallets
Rubber wood grade AA represents the highest segment of finger-jointed panels. Both faces are selected to the strictest standard - no dead knots, no black grain lines, and color consistency above 90%…
Wooden pallets
Rubber wood - once considered a by-product after latex harvesting - has become the dominant raw material in furniture and export pallet manufacturing thanks to modern impregnation and kiln-drying technology. This article…
Wooden pallets
Rubber wood HS codes fall into two main groups: sawn timber (codes 4407.29.96 and 4407.29.97) subject to a 25% export tax, and finished wooden pallets (code 4415.20.00) enjoying a 0% export tax….
Wooden pallets
The scientific name of rubber wood is Hevea brasiliensis, belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. In pallet and timber exports, using the correct name Hevea brasiliensis on the phytosanitary certificate and timber declaration…
Wooden pallets
The biggest difference between rubber wood and oak lies in intended use and mechanical properties. Oak is a prestige timber reserved for high-end home furniture, while rubber wood dominates industrial and logistics…
Wooden pallets
In Vietnam’s logistics sector, rubber wood and pine wood together account for around 90% of all pallet timber used. Choosing the right species is not just about protecting cargo - it is…
Wooden pallets
Rubber wood (rubberwood) weighs 700-800 kg/m3 when freshly cut and green, falling to 550-650 kg/m3 once kiln-dried to the standard 12-15% moisture content. Knowing the correct figure prevents overloaded trucks, helps calculate…
Wooden pallets
Rubberwood is classified in Vietnam Timber Group VII - the category for lightweight species with moderate natural durability. That low rank on the construction hardness scale turns into a distinct advantage in…
Wooden pallets
Rubberwood is the most widely used English name for wood harvested from rubber trees after their latex-producing life ends. In international trade you will also encounter the names Parawood and the scientific…
Wooden pallets
QUICK SUMMARY Main cause: Two plastic bins stuck together are usually caused by an air pressure difference that creates a vacuum suction between them - not adhesive. Golden rule: The key to…
Plastic crates
Quick summary: The SGS standard is a global symbol of quality and integrity - an inspection, verification, testing and certification system run by the SGS group to confirm that products and services…
Dunnage bags
Shrink film is draped loose then heated to 130-150°C to shrink tight (water-tight); stretch film is wrapped taut at room temperature with no heat to secure pallets.
Stretch film & wrappers
In the cosmetics industry, preserving and presenting products plays an extremely important role. Using shrink wrap film for cosmetics - applied with a pallet stretch wrap machine - has become an optimal…
Stretch film & wrappers
Quick summary: A single-drum spill pallet is a safety solution for storing and transporting hazardous liquids, suitable for industries such as food, cosmetics, logistics, healthcare, and maritime transport. How it works: Consists…
Plastic pallets
A single-face pallet has only a top deck (light, nests compactly); a double-face pallet has both top and bottom decks for higher load and reversible use.
Plastic pallets
The tab is the protruding lip of a slip sheet that a push-pull forklift attachment grips to pull the whole load; usually 50-100 mm wide on one or more edges.
Slip sheets
Quick summary: A slip sheet weighs under 1kg, a wooden pallet weighs 12-20kg - the weight difference drives shipping cost Saves 30-70% in goods-handling cost, but requires investing in a push-pull attachment…
Slip sheets
A solid bin has closed walls and base to hold small parts, liquids, clean components and keep out dust. A vented (mesh) bin has perforated walls for airflow, drainage and visibility - ideal for produce, seafood and goods needing ventilation. At equal size, solid bins are heavier and more enclosed, vented bins lighter and cooler.
Plastic crates
Spill containment pallets - also called chemical pallets - are the go-to solution for safely storing and handling hazardous liquids such as oils, solvents and industrial chemicals. ICD Vietnam supplies square and…
Plastic pallets
A spill containment plastic pallet (also called a chemical pallet) stores and moves hazardous liquids safely by catching leaks in a built-in sump. Models are named by the number of drums they…
Plastic pallets
Standard plastic pallet sizes in Vietnam focus on two main ones: 1200x1000mm commonly used for the domestic market and EU export, and 1100x1100mm which is mandatory when exporting to Japan and Korea….
Plastic pallets
Static load and dynamic load of a pallet are two basic concepts that directly determine efficiency, safety and cost in warehouse management. Understanding these two load types not only helps you choose…
Plastic pallets
Stretch film extends up to 300%, clings naturally without adhesive, and blocks water completely - protecting the shape, appearance, and quality of goods from warehouse to delivery. This guide explains how to…
Stretch film & wrappers
A stretch film roll is correctly specified by three numbers together - width, thickness in microns, and net film weight - not by length alone. Understanding all three lets you calculate real…
Stretch film & wrappers
The HS code for pallet stretch wrapping machines is 8422.30 - “machinery for packing or wrapping goods, including heat-shrink wrapping machinery.” Import duty ranges from 0% with a valid C/O (Form D…
Stretch film & wrappers
Net, tare and gross weight are three basic concepts in weighing and declaring goods. The core formula: Gross = Net + Tare. Getting them right ensures accurate shipping declarations, correct freight and…
Technical & standards
The 7 HACCP principles are a logical, systematic sequence of steps that help food businesses identify, evaluate and control hazards so the final product is always safe for consumers. They run from…
Plastic pallets
Key Takeaways: Thermoforming is a manufacturing technology that uses heat and pressure (typically vacuum forming) to transform flat plastic sheets into three-dimensional products - from food trays to industrial equipment housings. The…
Plastic crates
PP plastic (Polypropylene) is a familiar material across many industrial sectors, from food packaging to high-durability products such as plastic pallets. The question of how many times PP plastic can be reused…
Technical & standards
Key facts: Transparent PP plastic sheet is a thermoplastic known for high durability, good heat resistance up to 120 degrees C, excellent chemical resistance, food safety certification, and full recyclability. What is…
Technical & standards
PP (polypropylene) and Tritan are two food-contact plastics often compared for bottles, food boxes and kitchenware. PP is the cheaper, microwave-safe workhorse that handles up to 130C, while Tritan is a premium…
Plastic pallets
This article helps you understand the main types of kraft paper on the market and the technical pros and cons of each, so you can make the best choice for packaging and…
Dunnage bags
PE film is not just a thin sheet of plastic - it is a diverse family of materials, each engineered for a specific job. This guide classifies the most common types by…
Stretch film & wrappers
The stretch wrapping market offers at least five main machine types, each with a distinct operating principle, automation level and price band. Choosing the right one from the start avoids investing in…
Stretch film & wrappers
Quick summary: A tyre wrapping machine wraps PE film around each tyre or a pallet of tyres, protecting them in storage and transit. Three types: single-tyre (vertical) wrappers, tyre-pallet wrappers, and horizontal…
Stretch film & wrappers
A ULD (Unit Load Device) is an air-cargo loading device - an aircraft container or a combination of aircraft pallet and net - used to group and restrain cargo, mail and baggage….
Technical & standards
A unit load is a single block of many smaller packages grouped onto a load carrier - most often a pallet - and secured to move as one unit. Instead of carrying…
Technical & standards
Quick summary: Using a dunnage bag correctly follows 5 steps: assess the void, protect sharp edges, position the bag, inflate to the right pressure, and check/deflate. The ideal void for container bags…
Dunnage bags
To use a pallet jack correctly: lower the forks, slide them fully into the pallet, pump or press to lift the pallet 25-50 mm off the floor, walk at a steady pace…
Forklifts
Many warehouses still wrap pallets by hand and treat it as normal, until they add up what they waste each month on labour and surplus PE film. A stretch wrapping machine cuts…
Stretch film & wrappers
A slip sheet is a thin load board that replaces the pallet, but whether you can actually use one depends on having the right handling equipment: a push-pull attachment mounted on your…
Slip sheets
Used plastic pallets are the right choice when you need to cut upfront cost without sacrificing function: internal warehouse storage, cold-room stacking, and light handling on dry, low-hygiene lines. They cost 30-50%…
Plastic pallets
A used pallet jack costs 30-70% less than new - a substantial saving for start-ups and light-duty operations. ICD Vietnam supplies second-hand units that have passed a full technical inspection and come…
Forklifts
Used wooden pallets cost significantly less than new ones and reduce wood waste - two priorities for businesses focused on cost control and sustainability. This guide explains what used wooden pallets are…
Wooden pallets
VCI (volatile corrosion inhibitor) is a vaporising anti-rust agent embedded in film, paper or bags; its vapor coats metal surfaces with a protective layer, preventing rust without oils or greases.
Technical & standards
VGM (Verified Gross Mass) is the verified total weight of a packed container, including cargo, dunnage and the empty container’s tare. Under the SOLAS safety convention (effective 1 July 2016), the shipper…
Technical & standards
Virgin HDPE refers to High-Density Polyethylene resin that has never been processed or used before - produced directly from ethylene monomer without any recycled content. It is the highest-grade form of HDPE…
Technical & standards
Quick summary: Virgin plastic pallets are made from 100% new HDPE or PP resin that has never been recycled - giving the highest durability and purity Service life of 8-12 years versus…
Plastic pallets
PE foam (Polyethylene foam) is one of the most widely used protective packaging materials today. But who actually invented it, and how did it develop? This article traces the origins of PE…
Technical & standards
\n\n Choosing the right wood species for pallets directly affects 60-70% of the unit cost, service life and load-bearing capacity. In Vietnam, four species dominate production: acacia, pine, rubber wood and plywood…
Wooden pallets
Wood pallets are made from 5 main wood types: acacia, rubber wood, pine, melaleuca and MDF engineered board. Each differs in durability, moisture resistance, mould resistance, weight and price, which means each…
Wooden pallets
Wooden pallets are made from five main woods: acacia, rubberwood, pine, melaleuca and engineered board. Each differs in strength, moisture resistance, mould resistance, weight and cost, which makes each suited to different…
Wooden pallets
Wooden pallet dimensions must match the load base, the handling equipment entry, and the internal dimensions of the container or truck. Use the wrong footprint and cargo overhangs, equipment cannot enter, or…
Wooden pallets
Wooden pallets are a critical component in export logistics, carrying goods across borders in containers, on racking, and through automated warehouses. For any international shipment, the pallet must meet the size and…
Wooden pallets
A wooden pallet looks simple, but producing one that holds several tonnes of cargo safely and can move across international borders requires a precise, multi-stage process. Le Van Thang, Director of ICD…
Wooden pallets
A wooden pallet looks simple, but making one to standard takes a controlled six-step process: log selection, sawing, kiln drying with ISPM 15 heat treatment, planing and cutting, assembly with coil nails…
Wooden pallets
Wooden pallets are an essential component of warehousing and goods transportation. ICD Vietnam supplies 5 main types - pine, acacia, plywood, custom-built, and EPAL-standard - each with distinct load ratings, wood characteristics…
Wooden pallets
A standard wooden pallet (1,200 x 1,000 mm) carries 3,000-4,000 kg when sitting still on a flat floor, 1,000-1,500 kg while being moved by a forklift, and only 600-1,000 kg when placed…
Wooden pallets
Quick summary: Woven PP fabric is made by drawing polypropylene into thin tapes and weaving them in a cross structure, giving outstanding tensile and tear strength. It is the ideal material for…
Dunnage bags
Wrapping a pallet with stretch film correctly keeps loads stable during transit, cuts film waste, and takes under two minutes per pallet once the technique is consistent. The key variables are wrap…
Stretch film & wrappers
Correct stretch film wrapping holds a load to the pallet, protects it from dust and moisture, and cuts film waste. The proven method is to anchor the base with 3-4 tight wraps…
Stretch film & wrappers
Quick summary: The fundamental difference: a turntable wrapper spins the pallet; a mobile robot circles a stationary pallet. A robot suits pallets over 2 tonnes, fragile or asymmetric loads, and integration into…
Stretch film & wrappers
The Xilin wide-fork pallet jack carries 2 tonnes on 1120 x 685 mm forks - 135 mm wider than a standard 550 mm fork. That extra width is the point: it distributes…
Forklifts
BF-III and DF-III are the two most asked-about Xilin low-lift hand pallet trucks at ICD. Many people assume DF-III is just an upgrade of BF-III, but the two lines target different needs…
Forklifts
BF-III and DF-III are the two Xilin low-lift pallet jacks asked about most at ICD. Many buyers assume DF-III is simply an upgraded BF-III, but the two models target different needs: BF-III…
Forklifts
The Xilin DF-III 2.5-tonne narrow-fork hand pallet truck is ICD Vietnam’s most compact manual pallet jack, designed for tight warehouse aisles and narrow-fork pallets. With a fork width of just 550 mm…
Technical & standards
A 2-way pallet only lets forks enter from two opposite sides; a 4-way pallet has cut-outs on all four sides so forklifts and pallet jacks can enter from any direction. 4-way pallets are more flexible in tight aisles and containers and are the most common plastic type; 2-way pallets are cheaper and suit fixed aisles.
Plastic pallets
QUICK SUMMARY Smart solution: Instead of throwing them away, repurpose old plastic buckets and bottles to build DIY mouse traps. This is not only an effective mouse-catching method but also a creative…
Plastic crates
A 5-ton wide fork pallet jack from Xilin (Ningbo Ruyi) handles loads that a standard 2.5-ton unit cannot: solid metal pallets over 2 tonnes, dense material coils, precast concrete blocks, and off-centre…
Forklifts
Quick summary: Wrong technique - not the bag itself - is the leading cause of cargo damage with dunnage bags. The 8 serious mistakes: under-inflation, wrong AAR level, no edge protection, max-void…
Dunnage bags
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