From Packing to Stacking: Optimizing Temperature Control and Vibration Protection for Garlic Export Supply Chains

From Packing to Palletizing: A Proven Cold Chain Strategy for Garlic Exporters

For exporters shipping garlic in bulk—especially to European markets—the biggest challenge isn’t just compliance or customs—it’s loss prevention during transit. Traditional woven bags often lead to mold, bruising, and uneven stacking, costing up to 25% of total shipment value. Here's how a simple shift to 10kg mesh-bag packaging, combined with smart cold chain execution, can reduce spoilage by over 70%, improve space utilization by 30%, and deliver measurable ROI.

Why Standard Packaging Fails the Global Market

A recent EU import audit revealed that 43% of garlic shipments from Asia experienced mold damage due to poor airflow in traditional jute or PP woven sacks. These materials trap moisture, especially when stored at 8–12°C—a common temperature range for sea freight. In contrast, our 10kg netted bag design allows for consistent air circulation around each clove, reducing internal humidity buildup and preventing microbial growth.

Real-Time Cold Chain Execution: From Warehouse to Container

The real power lies not just in the bag—but in how it’s handled. At our facility in Yantai, we now use temperature-controlled pallet racking (set at 10°C ±1) and load containers using a “bottom-up” stacking method where each 10kg bag is placed vertically, allowing airflow between layers. This reduces physical stress on individual cloves while enabling better cooling uniformity inside the container.

We also integrate IoT sensors into the first and last rows of every pallet to monitor real-time temperature and humidity. When deviations exceed thresholds (e.g., >12°C or <80% RH), alerts trigger immediate corrective actions—from adjusting refrigeration settings to rerouting shipments if necessary.

Ready to Optimize Your Garlic Supply Chain?

If you're tired of losing margins to preventable spoilage—or want to future-proof your export operations—we’ve compiled a detailed “Cold Chain Packaging Playbook” based on over 50 successful shipments to Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands.

This guide includes step-by-step visuals for proper pallet stacking, temperature logging templates, and supplier vetting checklists used by top-tier exporters.