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What is a Storage Tote?

In material handling the word tote is used to describe a wide range of containers. Depending on the industry you’re in or the region you live in you might have a much different perception of what a tote looks like.

 

Plastic storage totes are used in industry for transporting or storing materials. In logistics, a tote is a container that’s used to transport or store a large volume of liquid, semi-solids, or solids. Other names for a tote include plastic agricultural cases and bulk bins. Intermediate bulk containers are the most common solution utilized in the supply chain management industry.

 

An intermediate bulk containers is a cube shaped unit and is designed to efficiently carry and store material to help reduce logistics costs. These containers are washable, reusable and recyclable making them a versatile option for all types of cargo. Intermediate bulk containers are frequently made with built-in pallets beneath them that allow forklifts to easily lift them for warehouse storage. They are also designed to be stacked for seamless, safe transport.


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