01

Measure the export carton, not the display box

Use outside carton dimensions after packing and include the number of cartons. Small changes in the presentation box do not necessarily remove a carton or improve a pallet layout. We would first check the existing arrangement, including protection and unused gaps, before redesigning the gift box.
02

A volume calculation with explicit assumptions

CBM = carton length in metres × width × height × carton count.

For illustration, 20 cartons measuring 0.60 × 0.40 × 0.40 m occupy 1.92 m³. The same count at 0.60 × 0.40 × 0.25 m occupies 1.20 m³, a volume difference of 0.72 m³. These are example dimensions, not an MTT shipment or a freight-saving promise. Weight, minimum charges and carrier rules still affect the bill.

03

Flat supply transfers work to the packing location

Purpose-designed collapsible rigid boxes can arrive folded. Confirm erection steps, corner fixing, liner placement and whether assembly is reversible. Time a representative pack-out trial. Do not compare an empty folded shell against a fully loaded gift set; include inserts and accessories on both sides.
04

Compare the decision on one sheet

  • Same quantity and contents for each option.
  • Carton count, outer dimensions and gross weight.
  • Pallet arrangement or parcel constraints.
  • Destination labour and storage assumptions.
  • Protection and sample checks affected by the change.
Ask the freight provider to price each complete arrangement on the same route and delivery scope.
05

When to retain the assembled box

Keep an erected format under consideration when destination assembly is difficult or the shape and finish cannot tolerate the proposed folds. Remove unused space only after confirming product retention and removal access. A triangular carton comparison needs its own packing plan; its result cannot be transferred to a rectangular rigid box.