News and tips on plastic bulk bins
Practical guides to choosing, looking after and getting the most out of your plastic bulk bins, Big Box and crates. With concrete data, comparisons and tools to help you decide.
Medidas del palet europeo y del palet americano
El europeo mide 1200x800x144 mm y el americano 1219x1016 mm. Pesos, cargas, cuántos entran en un camión y en qué se diferencian del industrial de 1200x1000.
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Plastic fruit crates: which size to choose for each product
Sizes and heights of plastic fruit crates, which produce goes in each one, rigid or foldable, and how many fit on a pallet.
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When to book bulk bins for the citrus season (and what happens if you leave it too late)
A guideline timetable for booking bulk bin rental before the citrus season starts, to avoid running out of stock.
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PPWR: what changes on 12 August 2026 for your packaging
The new EU Regulation 2025/40 requires 40% of transport packaging to be reusable by 2030. What it means for your cooperative or warehouse.
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Types of plastic bulk bins: the definitive guide
Tall, low, vented and solid: discover the types of plastic bulk bins and which best suits your product and your season.
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Stackable rigid crates vs foldable crates: when each one pays off
A comparison between stackable rigid fruit crates and Lock System foldable crates, based on the distance of your return logistics.
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Legs or skids: compatibility with your forklift and pallet truck
How to choose between legs or skids on your Big Box, depending on whether you work with a forklift, a pallet truck, or both.
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What to do with bulk bins you no longer use: repair, sell or recycle
Three options for bulk bins you no longer use: repair them, sell them to us as used, or recycle them with a licensed waste manager.
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Meat crate E2 and E3: dimensions, Regulation 1935/2004 and the mistakes inspectors spot
Dimensions of E2 and E3 meat crates, the applicable food contact regulation, and the most common mistakes found in inspections.
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IBC or 1000-litre drum: what it is and what transport regulation applies
What a 1000-litre IBC is, the 1000-litre drum farmers look for, and what transport regulation applies to it.
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How to clean and disinfect agricultural plastic crates (HACCP protocol)
A cleaning and disinfection protocol for agricultural plastic crates, aligned with the food sector's HACCP regulations.
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Vented or solid bulk bin: which each crop and product needs
A table by crop and product to help you choose between a vented and a solid (sealed) bulk bin, depending on what you are transporting.
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Buy or rent bulk bins? The calculation we run with our customers
The full calculation, with real seasonal examples, to help you decide whether buying or renting your plastic bulk bins pays off better.
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The ideal container for the citrus season
Which container to choose for the citrus season: vented or solid bulk bins, foldable crates and the buy-and-rent mix that optimises costs.
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Plastic bulk bins vs wooden bulk bins: which to choose
A comparison between plastic and wooden bulk bins: durability, hygiene, export and cost. Advantages and recommendations by sector.
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How to choose the ideal plastic bulk bin for your fruit and vegetable season
A practical guide to choosing the right plastic bulk bin for fruit and vegetables, by crop, capacity, ventilation and logistics, with maintenance tips.
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Where to sell used plastic bulk bins in Murcia?
How a batch of used bulk bins is really valued, what you can do to get paid more, and when it pays to repair them instead of selling.
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Bulk bin rental: the most cost-effective and flexible option for your season
Why bulk bin rental is the most flexible option for the agricultural season: lower investment, no storage, maintenance included and scalability.
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Where to buy plastic bulk bins in Murcia?
What changes when you buy bulk bins locally, what to ask before placing an order during the season, and which model each sector in the Region needs.
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