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Factors to be considered for reducing losses
Factors to be considered for reducing or avoiding losses during transport
Bulk transport Produce handled in bulk in general is either of low value or relatively resistant to bulk handling. The maximum depth to which produce is stacked depends on the commodity, for example citrus fruits may be loaded 1-1.5 m deep with some padding on the floor. Produce loaded loose and transported on poor roads or long distances should not be stacked more than 1 meter and should always be placed on some form of floor and wall padding such as leaf, grass or foam rubber. Palletization Handling produce as units of 24-60 containers on a pallet has greatly improved produce handling and efficiency in marketing. Pallets are made from a range of materials eg. wood, moulded plastics. Disposable pallets have also been developed using plastic and fiberboard. The main problems faced in the adoption of palletization have been:
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