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Development of Trapezoid type Container for the Export Packaging of Cut-Flowers

절화 수출용 T형 포장상자 개발

  • Kim, Jong-Kyoung (Department of Packaging, Kyongbuk College of Science) ;
  • Kim, Su-Il (Department of Packaging, Kyongbuk College of Science) ;
  • Ha, Young-Sun (Division of Food, Biological, and Chemical Engineering, Taegu University)
  • 김종경 (경북과학대학 포장개발전공) ;
  • 김수일 (경북과학대학 포장개발전공) ;
  • 하영선 (대구대학교 식품, 생명, 화학공학부)
  • Published : 2000.06.01
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Abstract

In order to improve cut-flower export packaging on the distribution process, newly developed T-type(trapezoid type) container was tested and evaluated on the viewpoints of the protection, workability, and economics. T-type container performed better in protection and workability comparing to 0201 and modified 0201 type containers. Especially, load efficiency of T-type container was 33 percent higher than others, indicating that total distribution costs from Korea to Japan can be saved up to 1.7million dollars per year. T-type container is also advantageous because of its superior display performance and environmentally friendly design. We recommend that T-type container is suitable for most of cut-flowers which are usually horizontally packed such as roses, chrysanthemums, and lilies.

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