# Package

*Last updated: 2026-06-22*

> A package is the smallest independent transport unit within a shipment – a sealed carton, a stretch-wrapped pallet, a drum, or a steel container that freight operations handle as a single entity.

A package is the smallest independent transport unit within a shipment – a sealed carton, a stretch-wrapped pallet, a drum, or a steel container that freight operations handle as a single entity. In customs and forwarding practice, the precise count and description of packages is authoritative: it appears on the commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading, and forms the basis for customs examination as well as for damage and loss claims. Any discrepancy between the physical count on arrival and the accompanying documents must be noted immediately upon receipt – failure to do so can undermine later claims. A package should not be confused with a loading unit or container, which consolidate multiple packages into a single handling unit.

**Source:** [https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packst%C3%BCck](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packst%C3%BCck)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | Package |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 121 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-22 |
| Source | https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Packst%C3%BCck |

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