Sourcing Guides
Oct 16, 2026
LCL vs 20GP vs 40HQ: Choosing the Right Load
PP containers are light and bulky, so you run out of cubic metres long before you reach the weight limit. A 40HQ carries 6–18 tonnes of product against a
Oct 16, 2026
Why Containers Crack in Transit: Stacking and Breakage
Most PP breakage is compression damage, not impact. Cartons stacked too high crush the bottom layer, and the containers crack at the rim where the wall is
Oct 16, 2026
Carton Optimisation: The Cheapest Freight Saving Nobody Asks For
Two containers holding the same volume can differ by 2–3% in freight cost purely from carton dimensions. On a 40HQ of 300,000 pieces, that is 6,000–9,000
Oct 16, 2026
Export Documents for PP Food Containers: The Complete Set
A PP container shipment needs six documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, food-contact declaration and the
Oct 15, 2026
From Inquiry to First Order: What Happens After You Ask for a Price
A first order of PP containers takes 30–50 days from inquiry to loading, and most of that time is spent on four decisions, not on production. Knowing the
Oct 20, 2026
How to Buy Disposable Food Containers Wholesale from China: MOQ, Pricing and Lead Time
A practical guide for distributors buying disposable PP food containers wholesale from China: MOQ, how unit prices are built, lead times, cartons per container and QC.
Oct 20, 2026
Food Container Sizes Guide: ml to oz for Takeaway Lunch Boxes, Bowls and Sauce Cups
Which takeaway container size do you need? Convert ml to oz and match 500, 650, 750, 1000 and 1500 ml PP containers and 1-4 oz sauce cups to real menu items.
Oct 20, 2026
How to Import PP Food Containers from China: A Step-by-Step Guide for Distributors
A practical sourcing guide: choosing a PP lunch box factory, MOQ and pricing, EU/FDA compliance documents, sampling, QC and shipping from Shantou or Shenzhen.
