Except when referenced to a packaging specified in Title 49 CFR Part 178, means an enclosure used by a single consignor to provide protection or convenience in handling of a package or to consolidate two or more packages.
An enclosure used by a single shipper to contain one or more packages and to form one handling unit for convenience of handling and stowage. (i.e. a warehouse pallet or an "E" container)
In aircargo: the assembling of several goods / items / packages by a shipping agent to form one packaging unit, which is easier to stow or handle. If dangerous cargo is included in such a unit, this has to be marked and handled according to the rules and regulations applicable to dangerous cargo shipments.
an enclosure used by a single shipper to provide protection or convenience in handling of a package or to combine two or more packages. “Overpack” does not include a transport vehicle or a freight container.
Put a smaller container into a larger container, so the larger container can catch any leaks from the small container.
A repackaging system used by a shipper to contain one or more packages so to form one handling unit for convenience of handling. Such overpack can be a simple wooden skid, a crate or a fully closed large box.
Unit used by a single shipper to contain one or more package(s) and to form one handling unit for convenience of handling and stowage. Dangerous goods packages contained in the overpack must be properly packed, marked, labeled and in proper condition as required by the regulations regarding dangerous goods (air cargo).
The act of putting a smaller container into a bigger one to prevent product leakage; often used for product transport or disposal after a hazardous materials incident has occurred. The larger of two containers of which the smaller fits into the larger/ the larger can be sealed.