LOAD / NEST
Nesting geometry
Where the product design allows, we mould a nesting taper so units stack inside each other in transit and are separated at the destination.
Commercial terms ALK / PROC
Load plans, minimums and lead times — before you commit
This page states how we quote, what we need to quote accurately, what a container actually holds, and what happens between a confirmed order and a loaded container.
Container optimisation
What fits, and what limits it
Plastic goods almost always fill the volume before they reach the weight limit. We quote the volumetric fit, then check it against the road weight limit at destination.
| Container | Internal dimensions | Usable volume | Max payload | Standard pallets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FT | 5.90 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 33 m³ | 21,800 | 10 × (1200 × 1000) |
| 40FT | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.39 m | 67 m³ | 26,700 | 21 × (1200 × 1000) |
| 40HC | 12.03 × 2.35 × 2.69 m | 76 m³ | 26,500 | 21 × (1200 × 1000) |
Unit counts per container are issued per SKU with the quotation, because nesting behaviour changes the answer completely: nested crates can more than double the units of the same nominal volume.
Volumetric efficiency
Three ways we increase units per container
LOAD / KD
Knock-down packing
Handles, lids and closures ship separately and are fitted at destination, removing the void space a fitted assembly carries.
LOAD / PAT
Fixed pallet patterns
Each SKU has a locked pallet pattern and tier count, so the load plan on the quotation is the load plan that is actually stuffed.
Order parameters
Minimum order quantity & lead time
Minimums exist because a line change-over consumes machine time and purged material. Larger volumes shorten the per-unit cost, not the lead time.
| Product class | MOQ | MOQ by weight | Production lead time | Tooling status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blow-moulded containers | 5,000 | ≈ 2,500 | 15–20 | Mould held in stock |
| Injection crates & trays | 2,000 | ≈ 3,000 | 15–25 | Mould held in stock |
| Closures & caps | 50,000 | ≈ 750 | 10–15 | Mould held in stock |
| HDPE pressure pipe | By weight | 4,000 | 12–18 | Die head held in stock |
| Blown film & liners | By weight | 3,000 | 10–15 | Not tool dependent |
| Custom part to drawing | On application | On application | 45–70 | New tooling required |
Lead time is counted from written order confirmation and receipt of the agreed advance, not from the date of first enquiry. New tooling adds a separate lead time, quoted at the time.
Incoterms
Commercial terms we quote on
We quote EXW and FOB as standard. Anything beyond the Port of Tripoli is arranged through the buyer's nominated forwarder.
EXW — plant, Tripoli
Price covers goods packed and labelled, available at our loading bay. Collection, export clearance and freight are the buyer's responsibility.
FOB — Port of Tripoli
Price covers inland haulage to the port, export clearance and loading on board the nominated vessel. Sea freight and insurance sit with the buyer.
Documentation
Commercial invoice, packing list with lot numbers, certificate of origin, and material declarations where the grade requires them.
Payment
Advance against order confirmation, balance against shipping documents. Letter of credit is available for framework volume, subject to agreement.
Framework agreements
For recurring international orders
If you are buying the same specification every month, a framework agreement is cheaper and faster than repeating the enquiry cycle.
FWK / CAP
Reserved line hours
An agreed share of monthly capacity is held for your call-offs, so your volume is not displaced by spot orders.
FWK / PRC
Price stability window
Pricing is fixed for an agreed period, with a resin-index clause defining exactly when and how it can be revisited.
FWK / SCH
Call-off scheduling
You confirm quantities against the framework on a rolling forecast, instead of raising a fresh enquiry for each shipment.
FWK / TOOL
Held tooling & stock
Tooling stays mounted or stored ready, and an agreed buffer of finished goods can be held against your forecast.
Order sequence
Enquiry to loaded container
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Enquiry
You send specification, quantity, destination port and required incoterm. Missing any of these delays the quotation more than it delays the order.
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Quotation & load plan
We return unit price, MOQ, lead time and the container load plan showing units per 20FT, 40FT and 40HC.
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Confirmation
Written order confirmation and agreed advance start the lead-time clock and place the order in the production schedule.
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Production & release
First-article approval, production, inspection release, then packing to the agreed pallet pattern and labelling standard.
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Loading & documents
Container stuffed to the quoted plan at the plant or at the port, with the document set issued against the shipment.
Send the four things we need to quote
Specification or drawing, annual or monthly quantity, destination port, and the incoterm you buy on. With those four, you get a real number.