The Volumetric Shipping Challenge of Expanded Superfoods
Because expanded popped Makhana has a low bulk density (~70 to 90 grams per liter), international container shipping rates are calculated on Volumetric Cubic Meter (CBM) rather than gross tonnage. Optimizing packaging density without crushing the delicate Lava kernels is the key to minimizing per-kilogram landed costs.
Standard Shipping Capacities
- 20ft Standard Container (Dry Van): Accommodates approximately 2.5 to 3.2 Metric Tons of bulk master cartons (10kg / 8kg multi-wall corrugated boxes).
- 40ft High Cube (HC) Container: Accommodates approximately 6.5 to 7.8 Metric Tons when palletized with calibrated corner protectors and stretch wrapping.
Vacuum Compression Packaging Innovation
Bihari Makhana utilizes specialized semi-vacuum nitrogen flush technology that temporarily compresses the air interstitial volume by 28% without fracturing kernel integrity, drastically reducing international air and ocean freight expenditure.