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What is Stacking Test?

Stacking Test A test required by UN regulations to confirm a packaging’s ability to withstand a specified compressive load over time, simulating stacking during storage and transport.

Source: Incoterms 2020 (ICC), FIATA, IATA DGR, WCO

How is “Stacking Test” Used in Practice?

All UN-approved drums and boxes must pass stacking tests to ensure safety when stored or transported in multiple layers.

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Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Freight Forwarders
  • Supply Chain Managers
  • Customs Brokers

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What is Stacking Test?

A test required by UN regulations to confirm a packaging’s ability to withstand a specified compressive load over time, simulating stacking during storage and transport.

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