Export & logistics

How many punnets fit in a 40 ft container?

Short answer

It depends on the pack. For AVI's 250 g PNG 250 / 75 clamshell, a 40 ft container takes 629,650 pieces on pallets (23 cartons per pallet, 1,225 per carton) or 722,750 loose-loaded. Flat heat-seal punnets nest far tighter: the A-30 / 45 reaches 924,000 on pallets and 1,159,200 without.

Based on AVI Global Plast's own catalogue and production data · Reviewed by AVI technical team · Updated

Part of the guides: Exporting packaging: cartons, pallets and container loads and Grape packaging guide

Common packs and their cartons

PackTypeSize (L × W × H)Empty weightHoldsPer carton
PNG 250 / 75 Hinged lid 128 × 94 × 75 mm 9 g 250 g 1,225
A-30 / 45 Flat lid heat-sealed to base 145 × 120 × 45 mm 7 g 250 g, 250 g heat-seal 2,100
PNG 501 / 85 Hinged lid 190 × 115 × 85 mm 16 g 500 g 760 / 750
FLW 180 120 / 60 Wrapped on a flow-wrapping line 184 × 117 × 60 mm 9 g 500 g flowpack 1,420
PNG 108 / 40 Hinged lid 108 × 108 × 40 mm 9 g 4.4 oz 725
PNG 501 / 126 Hinged lid 190 × 115 × 126 mm 31 g 1 kg 550

All packs are rPET. Figures from AVI's catalogue; tolerances and fill depend on the produce, so samples are the final check.

What changes the number

  • Pallets or loose loading: loading cartons without pallets fits about 15–25% more.
  • Pack height and shape: low, open trays nest deeper than tall hinged clamshells.
  • Carton size: each pack has a fixed carton count in AVI's export packing data.

Every product page in the catalogue lists its own carton count and container load where AVI has export data for it. For mixed containers, AVI's team can plan the load with you.

Related questions

How many punnets are in a carton?

From 282 for large 18 oz packs to 2,100 for flat heat-seal punnets. The 250 g PNG 250 / 75 packs 1,225 to a carton.

Do you ship 20 ft containers?

Yes. Ask AVI's team for the load of your packs in a 20 ft container; the catalogue lists 40 ft figures.

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