A. In order to minimize problems associated with spillage of fish slime and
liquids, certain water-tight shipping containers are used by air carriers
and shippers.
(1)Wax-impregnated cardboard boxes.
(a)
A two-piece fully-telescoping wax-impregnated cardboard box is cur-rently used with some degree of success. It has reinforced gussets
at the bottom and top. An example is the Wet Lok Line of boxes from
Menasha Corporation, V1L860.
(b)
The size of the box should be limited for maximum of 80 to 100 pounds
of fish.
(c)
A 4-mil polyvinyl or plastic liner of a sack type should be used
which will allow the fish to be wrapped a minimum of 3 times.
(d)
Dry ice to keep the fish cool should be added as required. If dry ice
is added to the shipment the air carrier must be notified.
(e)
Nylon or plastic tape should be used to wrap the width and the length
of the box.
(f)
On large shipments some operators place the boxes in large open
topped fiberglass containers.
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(2)Plastic tub with cover
(a)
A plastic tub made from high-density polyethylene is also used for
high-volume shipment (Fig. 1, Detail I). An example is the KT-8 tub
from Trayco, Inc., V5X376.
(b)
The tub is designed for about 500 pound (8 bushel) capacity, and has
nesting characteristics for storing.
(c)
The cover has seals. Indentations in the cover permit stacking.
Cover-tiedown provisions are also available if you drill appropriate
holes in the cover.
(d)
But, if you want to use it again, you must bring it back empty at
additional cost.
(3)Aluminum totes
(a)
Several shippers have designed and made their own aluminum contain-ers with covers. Some of these containers have legs of extruded alu-minum for stacking and handling with forklifts or pallet jacks (Fig.
1, Detail II).
(b)
The covers have seals and can be strapped to minimize leakage.
(c)
These containers are suited for shipment of large quantities of fish
but again the drawback is the deadheading at a tariff for reuse.
5. Shipment of Live Fish
A. Some requirements exist for the shipment of live fish.
B. One operator which transports only live fish ships the fish in a plastic bag
sealed with water and oxygen. The bag is then placed in a can or cardboard
box.
C. The live fish are normally shipped in cargo compartments for containerized
loading or the cargo floor and wall is lined with a one piece vinyl mat. The
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