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• Outer Packing/Outer Packaging - The outer most enclosure that contains or prevents unintended release of contents 
• Over-Packaging/Overpacking - Items that are packaged in more than one layer or enclosure. Example: A box within a box, or multiple sacs within a larger carton. Over-packaging is common in handling of dangerous goods. 
• Handling Unit - The lowest unit at which cargo is handled, usually at the box or carton level.
• Unit of Accounting - the lowest level inventory unit that is tracked and accounted for. 
• Shipping Unit - the lowest unit at which cargo is handled for shipping - may be the same as the handling unit, or may be accounted for at the pallet/Unit Load Device level. 
• Common Package Types:
  • Bale/Bundle 
  • Carton/Box
  • Roll
  • Pallet
  • Set/Kit
  • Crate
  • Drum
  • Bag/Sack
  • Loose/Bulk/Individual Unit

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