A need for more efficient standards concerning transport packaging and export packaging has been identified. The exporting industry today has problems finding the right transport packaging materials and solutions for different markets when it comes to performance. There is a lack of knowledge and guidelines to determine the properties of the box that are relevant and contribute to mechanical performance at different points of the distribution chain. In addition each industry branch faces different requirements and demands.

To meet the need, Innventia has started a study aiming towards uniform function standards to optimize corrugated board packaging. In this paper, an overview of the producers and brand owners requirements and demands on transport packaging will be presented. A range of test methods on paper, panel and box level will also be presented. An analysis will be given about their pros and cons.

Further, it will be possible from this study to map out the direction for a focused development effort. There will be in-depth analyses, including:

• Current status, background and problem description with technical and economic implications

• An overview of existing test methods and the need to change or modify them

• Illustrative cases from some goods exporting companies