As of June 2019, OneFlo introduced Packaging which is the commodity code that describes the form of freight being despatched in the consignment.
This packaging or commodity code is used to help OneFlo determine what the freight is being despatched and to capture more accurate information throughout the consigning process. OneFlo has a number of pre-loaded packaging options.
Packaging Type | Description | Sample |
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| Cage | A sturdy metal container that can store multiple items. Also known as stillage. |
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| Carton | A cubic cardboard container |  |
| Crate | A wooden or plastic container that is rigid on 5 sides. |  |
| Drum | A metal or plastic cylindrical container that can contain liquid or solid substances. |  |
| Envelope | A paper based container that can store thin or small items. May include jiffy bags. |   |
| Length | Long items such as pipes or tubes that exceed pallet dimensions and may come in bundles |
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| Pallet | A flat wooden or plastic structure. It has 2 decks of wooden or plastic panels for rigidity. |
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| Satchel | A soft plastic container that can contain small goods. |  |
| Skid | A flat wooden or plastic structure similar to pallets but with no bottom deck. |   |
Others | Any freight container that is not classified in any of the above categories. |
