1. General Packing Requirement:

Packaging must be ensured to provide adequate protection of the contents and prevent contamination of other load or spillage or leakage.

Perishable cargo classified as wet cargo must be packed in leak-proof containers in accordance with the requirements of Vietnam Airlines Wet Cargo Regulations. 

Perishable shipments packed in and refrigerated by dry ice or liquefied gases must be treated in accordance with the requirements of the IATA and Vietnam Airlines Dangerous Goods Regulations

Perishable shipments consisting of "Live Animals" must be shipped in containers that meet the requirements of the IATA Live Animals Regulations.

2. Packaging Methods:

Methods of packaging depends largely on the nature of the products and its perishability.

Packaging materials commonly used for perishable cargo include:

• Styrofoam boxes
• Polyethylene bags
• Waxed cardboard cartons
• Wooden barrels, Crates, Boxes
• Plastic containers
• Polyethylene sheeting
• Moisture-absorbent tissue.
• Some perishable commodities require both inner and outer packaging for adequate protection from contamination and to insulate the contents.  A refrigerant is often used in conjunction with combination packaging of this type.