Define the pack before asking for container tonnage
A reliable loading answer needs the bag's nominal and filled dimensions, net and gross weight, material, closure, pallet requirement, dunnage or liner requirement and container payload limits. A single “MT per container” figure without those inputs can mislead the buyer.
| Primary pack | Material, construction, net weight, print method, handle or closure and food-contact requirements. |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Final files, colours, barcode, language, importer details, origin statements and destination labelling rules. |
| Master handling | Loose bags, bales, cartons or pallets; stretch-wrap, corner protection and stacking constraints. |
| Container | 20-ft or 40-ft, floor-loaded or palletised, payload, liner, desiccant, fumigation and seal requirements. |
| Acceptance | Approved sample, print proof, packing tolerance, inspection and loading evidence. |
Configuration is quoted per order: the mill confirms supported pack, MOQ, lead time and net container loading after reviewing the rice, bag and shipment brief.
The correct planning sequence
- Share destination labelling and handling requirements.
- Choose rice, processing type, pack material and net weight.
- Approve artwork, sample and packing specification.
- Confirm container type, loading method and verified payload.
- Accept production, inspection and dispatch milestones.