Industrial plastic containers: types and uses
Big Box, IBC, crates, drums and pallets. We explain which type of plastic container suits each product and volume, with sizes and capacities, so you choose the right container without getting it wrong.
What is an industrial plastic container?
An industrial plastic container is a reusable receptacle made from polyethylene (HDPE) or polypropylene, designed to store and transport bulk product in agricultural, food, logistics and industrial settings. Unlike cardboard or wood, it withstands moisture, washing and dozens of use cycles.
The term "plastic container" covers very different formats: from the 1200 × 1000 mm Big Box to the 1000-litre IBC, as well as crates, drums and pallets, each designed for a particular type of load. Choosing the right plastic container is, above all, a matter of what you are going to move and in what quantity.
Hygiene and traceability
A plastic container can be washed and disinfected without splintering or absorbing; in food-grade HDPE it complies with food contact regulations.
Returnable and durable
A plastic container withstands dozens of cycles compared with single-use cardboard or wood, and falls outside the plastic tax.
No phytosanitary treatment required
Unlike wood, plastic does not require ISPM-15 treatment for export, which simplifies international trade.
Types of plastic container
Each format suits a particular type of load and handling. These are the plastic containers we work with, along with their reference size and main use.
Big Box and bulk bins
1200 × 1000 mm · 300 to 610 L
Large-capacity stackable plastic container for bulk product, in vented or solid versions. The most widely used in the fruit and vegetable sector and industry.
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1000 L · with metal cage
1000-litre container for liquids, with an integrated cage and pallet. Available for agricultural and industrial use and for food use.
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600 × 400 mm · rigid or foldable
Stackable fruit crates and foldable crates for harvesting, picking and returnable logistics. Also E2 and E3 meat crates.
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200 to 1000 L · lidded or open-top
Plastic drums for storing and transporting liquids and solids, with a lid and strap or wide-mouth opening.
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1200 × 1000 mm · hygienic
Plastic pallets as a handling base: hygienic, washable and requiring no phytosanitary treatment for export.
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A sample of the catalogue, with a representative plastic container from each family.
Vented Big Box 1200x1000x780
The vented Big Box 1200x1000x780 is a vented plastic bulk bin of around 610 litres and up to 500 kg load, designed for large volumes of fruit and vegetables: it is the standard for fruit and vegetable harvest seasons.
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IBC 1000 litres, food-grade use
The 1000-litre food-grade IBC tank allows food-grade liquids to be stored and transported safely, with an integrated metal cage and pallet.
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Rigid stackable fruit crate 55 L
The rigid stackable fruit crate, 55 litres, is a single-piece unit, virtually indestructible, designed for own harvesting and short circuits: maximum service life at the lowest cost per use.
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Lock System foldable crate 46 L
The Lock System foldable crate, 46 litres (600x400x220 mm), is ideal for multi-drop local delivery: quick folding on the round itself.
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200-litre drum with lid and strap
The 200-litre plastic drum with lid and strap is used to store and transport liquids and solids with a secure closure in industry, agriculture and food production.
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Plastic pallet 1200x1000
The 1200x1000 plastic pallet is a hygienic, sturdy HDPE base for logistics, storage and export, with no need for plant health treatment.
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A plastic container for every product: bulk, liquid or fresh.
How to choose the right plastic container
The criterion is always the same: what you are going to move, in what quantity and with what handling method. From there, the right plastic container almost chooses itself.
Bulk product (fruit, vegetables, parts)
1200 × 1000 mm Big Box, vented if it needs airflow, solid if it is wet or small.
Liquids
1000-litre IBC or drum, depending on volume; in food-grade version if it holds consumer product.
Harvesting and returnable logistics
Rigid stackable fruit crates or 600 × 400 mm foldable crates to save on empty-return transport.
Handling base and hygiene
Plastic pallet, washable and requiring no phytosanitary treatment for export.
Advantages of plastic containers
Compared with wood and cardboard, plastic containers win on durability, hygiene and cost per use over their service life.
Hygiene and traceability
A plastic container can be washed and disinfected without splintering or absorbing; in food-grade HDPE it complies with food contact regulations.
Returnable and durable
A plastic container withstands dozens of cycles compared with single-use cardboard or wood, and falls outside the plastic tax.
No phytosanitary treatment required
Unlike wood, plastic does not require ISPM-15 treatment for export, which simplifies international trade.
Stackable and nestable
Designed to stack when loaded and nest when empty, they reduce return-transport costs and take up less warehouse space.
Sale, rental and purchase of used containers
A single supplier for the whole life of your plastic container: we sell or rent it to you and, when you no longer need it, we buy it back.
Frequently asked questions about plastic containers
What types of plastic container are there?
The main ones are the Big Box or bulk bin (1200 × 1000 mm, 300 to 610 litres), the 1000-litre IBC for liquids, fruit crates and foldable crates (600 × 400 mm), drums (200 to 1000 litres) and plastic pallets.
Which plastic container do I need for liquids?
For liquids, the right format is the 1000-litre IBC or the drum, depending on volume. Both are available in a food-grade version.
Which is the largest plastic container?
For bulk solids, the 1200 × 1000 × 780 mm Big Box, with a capacity of around 610 litres. For liquids, the 1000-litre IBC.
Are plastic containers suitable for food?
Yes, those made from food-grade HDPE. Big Box, IBC and crates come with their declaration of conformity under Regulations 1935/2004 and 10/2011.
Can they be rented or bought second-hand?
Yes. We sell new and inspected second-hand plastic containers, offer seasonal rental, and buy back used material you no longer need.
Which container do you need?
Tell us what you are going to move and in what quantity, and we will recommend the right format and prepare a no-obligation quote.