What is Container Stuffing & De-Stuffing

Container stuffing and container de-stuffing are popular cold chain services for businesses and organisations exporting and importing goods. With the price of ocean freight continually rising, utilising the space inside of a shipping container is a necessity for food manufacturers and distributors.

Container stuffing is the process of de-palletising stock and strategically loading the container making full use of the space. This service is utilised for bulk food products destined for export. On the other hand, container de-stuffing is the opposite, a service utilised when stock arrives at its destination. De-stuffing involves a team unloading a stuffed container and re-palletising the stock. Not only is the method an effective way for businesses to reduce their carbon emissions, but it can drastically reduce costs compared to loading pallets directly onto a container and failing to utilise the full capacity of the container.

Why is Container Stuffing & De-stuffing Important?

Container stuffing and de-stuffing services are important for several reasons:

• Save money by reducing the number of containers you need to ship or receive, as well as the associated costs of transportation, handling, and storage.
• Reduce your carbon footprint by minimising the environmental impact of your shipping activities, such as fuel consumption, emissions, and waste.
• Improve your customer satisfaction by ensuring that your food products arrive in good condition, without any damages.

Expert Container Processing & Cold Chain Solutions

At Magnavale, we are highly experienced in container processing and handling. As a provider of temperature-controlled storage solutions, we prepare bulk palletised food stock for export and import for major UK & EU food manufacturers. Often these operations involve multiple export-related services, such as packing and labelling of the product for international markets.

By providing an extensive portfolio of cold chain solutions, we aim to shorten and simplify our partners’ supply chains. We can help you with container stuffing and de-stuffing by offering:

• Expertise: We have a team of skilled, trained staff who can handle your products with care and precision, following the best practices and standards of the industry.
• Equipment: We have a range of automated and specialised equipment, such as forklifts, scales, scanners, and pallet wrappers, that can facilitate the loading and unloading of your products.
• Facilities: We have a network of state-of-the-art cold storage facilities, including bonded storage, that can accommodate and protect your product from any temperature fluctuations, moisture, or pests.
• Compliance: We have a thorough knowledge of the relevant regulations and requirements, such as customs, health, safety, and quality, that can ensure your product meets the standards and expectations of your destination markets.

Contact Us

If you’re interested in our export-related services, such as container processing and bonded storage, please make an enquiry. We would love to hear from you and discuss how we can help you with your cold chain needs.