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More articles from the Isotec guide hub: choosing containers, eutectic plates, measurement, regulation and notes from the field.

How many containers fit in a 20-foot box
6 September 2025
How many containers fit in a 20-foot box

The answer comes from internal dimensions, not litres: width, length and tiers multiplied give the count. The choice of orientation alone can change the count, and the weight limit is checked separately.

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Which measurements shape cold-product flow in a new facility?
5 September 2025
Which measurements shape cold-product flow in a new facility?

Map receiving, production, storage, washing, and dispatch with distances and crossings on a scaled plan.

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How to organise use and costs in shared cold storage
4 September 2025
How to organise use and costs in shared cold storage

Set product compatibility, access, cleaning, meter data, and fault decisions in a written operating plan.

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How to measure the need for shade in a loading area
3 September 2025
How to measure the need for shade in a loading area

Match waiting time, sun or shade position, and internal readings; assess canopy value with a site comparison.

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Prepare and store containers off-season
2 September 2025
Prepare and store containers off-season

Choose storage based on moisture, sunlight, maintenance and model-specific stacking instructions.

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Marking stacking zones and floor lines
1 September 2025
Marking stacking zones and floor lines

A line on the floor outlasts a notice on the board. Vehicle routes are marked with continuous yellow or white strips and fire equipment in red; the meaning of the other zones is set by the site in a legend.

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Stacking limits for containers on racking
31 August 2025
Stacking limits for containers on racking

There are two limits and both can be exceeded: what the rack carries and what the container itself takes. Which of the two is lower shows once they are put side by side.

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How to size reserve containers for a pool
30 August 2025
How to size reserve containers for a pool

Avoid a fixed reserve ratio. Track cycle time from dispatch to usable return and actual demand peaks by container ID.

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How to reconcile a returnable-container inventory
29 August 2025
How to reconcile a returnable-container inventory

Compare physical counts with issue, return and customer records at one cutoff time. Investigate variances by container ID and last movement.

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How to measure warehouse space for empty containers
28 August 2025
How to measure warehouse space for empty containers

Measure floor space separately for dirty, clean and pending-check containers. Test the layout against actual peak stock and aisle use.

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How to manage product handoff to a rented cold store
27 August 2025
How to manage product handoff to a rented cold store

Document receipt, inventory ownership, record access and incident notification between parties.

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Matching a meal packing line to the container
26 August 2025
Matching a meal packing line to the container

Boxes piling up at the end of the line show that the container and the line do not match. Four measures and one trial settle the fit.

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