{"id":3867,"date":"2024-12-10T06:50:47","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T06:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=3867"},"modified":"2026-06-10T03:16:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T03:16:16","slug":"fish-packing-boxes","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/fish-packing-boxes\/","title":{"rendered":"Fish Packing Boxes for Iced, Chilled &#038; Frozen Seafood"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Three Temperature Zones for Fish: Why One Box Cannot Serve All<\/h2>\n<p>Fish travels through three distinct temperature zones between harvest and table\u2014and each zone demands a fundamentally different box. A single &#8220;universal fish box&#8221; is a myth: the drainage ports that save iced fish become bacterial entry points in chilled storage; the sealed insulation that protects chilled fillets traps meltwater in iced shipments; the -25 \u00b0C-rated walls that guard frozen fish add unnecessary cost to short-haul iced delivery.<\/p>\n<h4>The Three Temperature Zones for Fish<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Zone<\/th>\n<th>Temperature<\/th>\n<th>Fish State<\/th>\n<th>Box Requirements<\/th>\n<th>Halaman PPBOXY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Iced<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>0~4 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Fresh whole fish, gutted fish on crushed ice<\/td>\n<td>Drainage ports, high ventilation, open-top or slotted lid<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/ice-cold-seafood-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ice Cold Seafood Box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chilled<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>-1~4 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Fillets, steaks, prepared portions<\/td>\n<td>Sealed insulation, odor barrier, closed lid, no drainage<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/fish-packaging-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fish Packaging Box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frozen<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>-18~-25 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Blast-frozen whole fish, IQF fillets, frozen blocks<\/td>\n<td>-25 \u00b0C impact resistance, no drainage, thick walls (5 mm+), closed lid<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/frozen-fish-shipping-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frozen Fish Shipping Box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Why Temperature-Specific Boxes Matter<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iced fish<\/strong>\u00a0continuously melt ice \u2192 without drainage, fish sits in meltwater \u2192 rapid bacterial growth (Pseudomonas spp. double every 6\u20138 h at 4 \u00b0C above the water line)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chilled fish<\/strong>\u00a0(fillets) must not contact meltwater \u2192 sealed boxes prevent cross-contamination and odor transfer between species<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frozen fish<\/strong>\u00a0must stay below -18 \u00b0C throughout \u2192 any temperature excursion above -12 \u00b0C initiates ice crystal growth \u2192 texture damage (drip loss &gt;10% on thawing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choosing the right temperature zone box is the single most impactful packaging decision for fish quality. Use the comparison below to find your match.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3870 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Iced whole fish in PP corrugated box with drainage port and crushed ice\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Types of Fish Packing Boxes Compared<\/h2>\n<p>This comparison covers every PP corrugated fish box in PPBOXY&#8217;s catalog\u2014plus one specialist species box. Each type is optimized for a specific temperature zone, fish form, or species.<\/p>\n<h4>5 Types of Fish Packing Boxes<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Box Type<\/th>\n<th>Yang terbaik untuk<\/th>\n<th>Temp Zone<\/th>\n<th>Key Feature<\/th>\n<th>Load Capacity<\/th>\n<th>PPBOXY Link<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Iced Fish Box<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Whole fish on crushed ice<\/td>\n<td>0~4 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Drainage port + slotted lid<\/td>\n<td>15\u201325 kg<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/ice-cold-seafood-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ice Cold Seafood Box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chilled Fish Box<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fillets, steaks, prepared cuts<\/td>\n<td>-1~4 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Sealed lid + odor barrier<\/td>\n<td>10\u201320 kg<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/fish-packaging-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fish Packaging Box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frozen Fish Box<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Blast-frozen whole fish, IQF fillets<\/td>\n<td>-18~-25 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>5 mm+ walls, -25 \u00b0C impact rated<\/td>\n<td>20\u201330 kg<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/frozen-fish-shipping-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frozen Fish Shipping Box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lobster Box<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Live and chilled lobster<\/td>\n<td>2~8 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Ventilation slots + wet-pad holder<\/td>\n<td>10\u201315 kg<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/lobster-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lobster Boxes<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Shrimp Box<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Head-on\/headless shrimp, prawns<\/td>\n<td>0~4 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>Shallow tray + inner dividers<\/td>\n<td>5\u201315 kg<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/plastic-corrugated-shrimp-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PP Corrugated Shrimp Box<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>How to Choose: Decision Guide<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Selling whole fish at dock or market?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Iced Fish Box with drainage<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shipping fillets to restaurants or retailers?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Chilled Fish Box with sealed lid<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exporting frozen fish blocks by sea?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Frozen Fish Box with 5 mm+ walls<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shipping live lobster?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Lobster Box with ventilation slots<\/li>\n<li><strong>Packing shrimp for cold chain?<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192 Shrimp Box with shallow trays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Need a broader comparison across all seafood types? See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/pp-corrugated-box-seafood\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PP Corrugated Seafood Box<\/a>\u00a0hub page. Comparing packaging materials? See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/seafood-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seafood Box<\/a>\u00a0material decision guide.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3869 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Chilled fish fillets in sealed PP corrugated packaging box\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>PP Corrugated Fish Boxes vs EPS Foam vs Waxed Cardboard vs Wooden Crates<\/h2>\n<p>Four materials dominate fish packaging worldwide. Each has trade-offs that directly affect fish quality, logistics cost, and environmental compliance.<\/p>\n<h4>Four-Way Material Comparison<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Ciri<\/th>\n<th>PP Corrugated<\/th>\n<th>EPS Foam<\/th>\n<th>Waxed Cardboard<\/th>\n<th>Wooden Crate<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kalebet kedap air<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Inherently<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Closed-cell<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Wax coating wears off<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Absorbs water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kebolehgunaan semula<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>200\u2013500+ cycles<\/td>\n<td>1\u20133 cycles (fragile)<\/td>\n<td>1 cycle (single-use)<\/td>\n<td>10\u201330 cycles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Ketahanan terhadap impak<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>High (flexes, rebounds)<\/td>\n<td>Low (cracks on impact)<\/td>\n<td>Low (crushes when wet)<\/td>\n<td>Medium (nails loosen)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Stacking (loaded)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>8 layers<\/td>\n<td>4 layers (crush risk)<\/td>\n<td>3 layers (when dry)<\/td>\n<td>6 layers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Drainage Port<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Integrated mold<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Not possible<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Weakens structure<\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Gaps between slats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kualiti Cetakan<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 Full-color CMYK<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Limited labeling<\/td>\n<td>\u26a0\ufe0f Merosot apabila terdedah kepada kelembapan<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Stencil only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight (empty, 60\u00d740\u00d720 cm)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1.2\u20131.8 kg<\/td>\n<td>0.8\u20131.2 kg<\/td>\n<td>1.5\u20132.0 kg<\/td>\n<td>3.5\u20135.0 kg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Temp Range<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>-25 \u00b0C to +70 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>-20 \u00b0C to +60 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<td>0 \u00b0C to +40 \u00b0C (wax melts &gt;40 \u00b0C)<\/td>\n<td>-18 \u00b0C to +40 \u00b0C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Kebolehkitar semula<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2705 100% PP, #5 stream<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Landfill\/incinerate<\/td>\n<td>\u274c Wax contaminates recycling<\/td>\n<td>\u26a0\ufe0f Treated wood only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost per Trip (200-cycle basis)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$0.15\u20130.40<\/td>\n<td>$1.00\u20132.50<\/td>\n<td>$2.50\u20134.00<\/td>\n<td>$0.80\u20131.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Key takeaways:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>EPS foam<\/strong>\u00a0is cheapest upfront but costs 3\u20136\u00d7 more per trip over 200 cycles\u2014and most markets now ban or tax EPS (EU Single-Use Plastics Directive, US state-level bans)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Waxed cardboard<\/strong>\u00a0appears &#8220;eco-friendly&#8221; but the wax coating renders it non-recyclable; it is effectively single-use plastic-coated waste<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wooden crates<\/strong>\u00a0work for whole fish at dockside but absorb water, harbor bacteria in wood grain, and fail ISPM-15 compliance unless heat-treated<\/li>\n<li><strong>PP corrugated<\/strong>\u00a0is the only material that is simultaneously waterproof, reusable 200\u2013500+ times, fully recyclable, and rated from -25 \u00b0C to +70 \u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want a deeper dive into material trade-offs? See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/seafood-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seafood Box<\/a>\u00a0material decision guide (5 materials, 13 criteria).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3871 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Frozen fish blocks in 5mm PP corrugated shipping box at -25\u00b0C\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Features That Matter for Fish Packaging<\/h2>\n<p>Not all PP box features matter equally for fish. Here are the five that make the biggest difference to fish quality, logistics efficiency, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n<h3>Integrated Drainage System for Iced Fish<\/h3>\n<p>Iced fish generates 2\u20135 liters of meltwater per 20 kg box per day. Without controlled drainage:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fish sits in meltwater \u2192 bacterial count doubles every 6\u20138 h<\/li>\n<li>Meltwater overflows \u2192 contaminates boxes below in stack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PPBOXY iced fish boxes offer three drainage configurations:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Drainage Option<\/th>\n<th>Location<\/th>\n<th>Flow Rate<\/th>\n<th>Yang terbaik untuk<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Side Port<\/strong>\u00a0(1 or 2)<\/td>\n<td>Lower side wall<\/td>\n<td>0.5\u20131.0 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>Dock-to-market, short haul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Bottom Drain<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Center base<\/td>\n<td>1.0\u20132.0 L\/min<\/td>\n<td>Warehouse storage, 8+ h hold<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>No Drainage<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>\u2014<\/td>\n<td>Chilled\/frozen fish (sealed insulation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Fish packing tip:<\/strong>\u00a0Never use a drainage box for chilled fillets\u2014meltwater from other boxes can contaminate sealed product through the port. See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/fish-packaging-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fish Packaging Box<\/a>\u00a0for sealed-chilled options.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>-25 \u00b0C Impact Resistance for Frozen Fish<\/h3>\n<p>Frozen fish boxes face a unique threat: at -25 \u00b0C, many plastics become brittle. PP corrugated maintains flexibility down to -25 \u00b0C, passing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>ISTA 3A drop test<\/strong>: 1.2 m free fall at -25 \u00b0C \u2192 zero cracking<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compression test<\/strong>: 300 kg static load at -25 \u00b0C for 72 h \u2192 &lt;2% deformation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thermal shock test<\/strong>: -25 \u00b0C \u2192 +22 \u00b0C \u2192 -25 \u00b0C (3 cycles) \u2192 no delamination<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These ratings are critical for frozen fish exports: a cracked box at -25 \u00b0C means the entire shipment is rejected at customs.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Need a box rated specifically for deep-frozen fish?<\/strong>\u00a0See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/frozen-fish-shipping-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frozen Fish Shipping Box<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>Stackability &amp; Cold Chain Logistics<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Stack Height<\/th>\n<th>Loaded Weight<\/th>\n<th>Application<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>8 layers<\/td>\n<td>15 kg\/box<\/td>\n<td>Warehouse pallet storage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>6 layers<\/td>\n<td>20 kg\/box<\/td>\n<td>Truck transport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>4 layers<\/td>\n<td>25 kg\/box<\/td>\n<td>Dockside staging<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4>Per-Trip Cost Over 200 Cycles<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Cost Factor<\/th>\n<th>PP Corrugated<\/th>\n<th>EPS Foam<\/th>\n<th>Waxed Cardboard<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Box purchase price<\/td>\n<td>$30\u201360<\/td>\n<td>$3\u20138<\/td>\n<td>$5\u201310<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Trips before replacement<\/td>\n<td>200\u2013500<\/td>\n<td>1\u20133<\/td>\n<td>1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Cost per trip<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>$0.15\u20130.40<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>$1.00\u20132.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>$5.00\u201310.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Washing\/sanitizing<\/td>\n<td>$0.10\u20130.20<\/td>\n<td>N\/A (disposed)<\/td>\n<td>N\/A (disposed)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total cost per trip<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>$0.25\u20130.60<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>$1.00\u20132.50<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>$5.00\u201310.00<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>PP corrugated fish boxes break even with EPS foam at 8\u201312 trips and with waxed cardboard at 2\u20133 trips.<\/p>\n<h3>Custom Branding &amp; Compliance Printing<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Print Option<\/th>\n<th>Spesifikasi<\/th>\n<th>Application<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CMYK Full Color<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Up to 6-color process<\/td>\n<td>Brand logo, product imagery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Handling Symbols<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>UV-resistant ink<\/td>\n<td>&#8220;Keep Frozen,&#8221; &#8220;This Side Up,&#8221; &#8220;Fragile&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Traceability Codes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>QR code \/ batch number<\/td>\n<td>HACCP compliance, lot tracking<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Species Label<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Pre-printed or adhesive slot<\/td>\n<td>Salmon, Tuna, Cod, Haddock, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>Food Safety &amp; Regulatory Compliance<\/h3>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Standard<\/th>\n<th>Scope<\/th>\n<th>PPBOXY Compliance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>FDA 21 CFR 177.1520<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Food-contact PP resin<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>EU Regulation 10\/2011<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Food contact materials (EU)<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GB 4806.7-2016<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Food-contact plastics (China)<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>HACCP Compatibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Washable + traceable surface<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>ISPM-15 Exemption<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No wood components \u2192 no heat treatment needed<\/td>\n<td>\u2705<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3872 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Custom branded fish packing boxes with CMYK printing and handling symbols\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes4.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Fish Packing Applications Across the Supply Chain<\/h2>\n<h3>Harvest &amp; Dockside (0\u20134 h post-catch)<\/h3>\n<p>Whole fish on crushed ice \u2192\u00a0<strong>Iced Fish Box<\/strong>\u00a0with side drainage ports. Fish are sorted by species and size at dock, packed with 1:3 ice-to-fish ratio (1 kg ice per 3 kg fish), and staged for transport. Boxes must drain continuously to prevent bacterial bloom.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/ice-cold-seafood-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ice Cold Seafood Box<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Processing &amp; Filleting<\/h3>\n<p>After filleting, fish portions must be sealed away from meltwater \u2192\u00a0<strong>Chilled Fish Box<\/strong>\u00a0with closed lid and odor barrier. Species separation (e.g., salmon and whitefish) prevents cross-flavor transfer.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/fish-packaging-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fish Packaging Box<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Freezing &amp; Cold Storage<\/h3>\n<p>Blast-frozen at -35 \u00b0C, then stored at -25 \u00b0C \u2192\u00a0<strong>Frozen Fish Box<\/strong>\u00a0with 5 mm+ walls and -25 \u00b0C impact rating. No drainage needed; sealed insulation prevents freezer burn.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 See\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/frozen-fish-shipping-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frozen Fish Shipping Box<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Export &amp; Long-Distance Shipping<\/h3>\n<p>Marine container shipping (2\u20136 weeks at -18 \u00b0C) demands boxes that resist 300 kg bottom-pallet compression and survive thermal shock during loading\/unloading. PP corrugated&#8217;s -25 \u00b0C to +70 \u00b0C range handles both reefer container transit and dockside staging in tropical ports.<\/p>\n<p>\u2192 See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/seafood-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seafood Box<\/a>\u00a0material decision guide for export-specific considerations.<\/p>\n<h3>Wholesale &amp; Retail Distribution<\/h3>\n<p>Retail-ready packaging: branded boxes with species labels, handling symbols, and QR traceability codes. Stack 8 high in the cold room, then nest when empty to save 70% return-freight space.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3874 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"PP corrugated fish packing boxes\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-36x36.jpg 36w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Fish-Packing-Boxes6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>FAQ \u2014 Fish Packing Boxes<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Q1: What is the difference between fish packing boxes and fish packaging boxes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Fish packing boxes&#8221; and &#8220;fish packaging boxes&#8221; are often used interchangeably, but in PPBOXY&#8217;s catalog they serve different temperature zones. <strong>Fish packing boxes<\/strong>\u00a0(this page) cover all temperature zones for fish\u2014iced, chilled, and frozen\u2014and help you choose the right box type.\u00a0<strong>Fish packaging boxes<\/strong>\u00a0(our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/fish-packaging-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fish Packaging Box<\/a>\u00a0page) are specifically designed for chilled fish fillets at -1~4 \u00b0C with sealed insulation and odor barriers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q2: Which fish box do I need for whole fish on ice?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Use an\u00a0<strong>iced fish box with drainage ports<\/strong>. Whole fish packed on crushed ice generates 2\u20135 liters of meltwater per day\u2014without drainage, bacteria double every 6\u20138 hours. See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/ice-cold-seafood-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ice Cold Seafood Box<\/a>\u00a0for boxes with integrated side or bottom drainage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q3: Can I use the same box for frozen and iced fish?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No. Frozen fish boxes are\u00a0<strong>sealed with 5 mm+ walls<\/strong>\u00a0and rated for -25 \u00b0C impact resistance; iced fish boxes have\u00a0<strong>drainage ports<\/strong>\u00a0that would let cold air escape in frozen storage. Using an iced box for frozen fish causes temperature excursions above -12 \u00b0C, triggering ice crystal growth and drip loss &gt;10% on thawing. Use our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/frozen-fish-shipping-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Frozen Fish Shipping Box<\/a>\u00a0for deep-frozen applications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q4: How do PP corrugated fish boxes compare to EPS foam fish boxes?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PP corrugated boxes are reusable 200\u2013500+ times vs. 1\u20133 times for EPS foam. At 8\u201312 trips, PP breaks even on cost; by 200 trips, PP costs\u00a0<span class=\"katex\"><span class=\"katex-mathml\">0.25\u20130.60pertripvs.<\/span><span class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"mord\">0.25\u20130.60<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">p<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">er<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">t<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">r<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">i<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">p<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">v<\/span><span class=\"mord mathnormal\">s<\/span><span class=\"mord\">.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>1.00\u20132.50 for EPS. PP is also fully recyclable (#5 PP stream), while EPS is banned or restricted in many markets under the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive. See the four-way material comparison above for full details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q5: Do you offer fish boxes for specific species like salmon, tuna, or cod?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. All PPBOXY fish boxes can be custom-sized for species-specific requirements\u2014e.g., long salmon boxes (120\u00d740\u00d720 cm), shallow tuna loin trays, or standard cod boxes (60\u00d740\u00d720 cm). We also offer species-specific boxes for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/plastic-corrugated-shrimp-box\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shrimp<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ppboxy.com\/ms\/product\/lobster-boxes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lobster<\/a>. Contact us for custom sizing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q6: Are PP corrugated fish boxes food-safe?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes. PPBOXY fish boxes comply with FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 (US), EU Regulation 10\/2011, and GB 4806.7-2016 (China) for food-contact materials. The polypropylene surface is non-toxic, non-absorbent, and HACCP-compatible\u2014fully washable and sanitizable between uses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q7: What sizes of fish packing boxes are available?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standard sizes include 60\u00d740\u00d720 cm (whole fish), 60\u00d740\u00d715 cm (fillets), and 40\u00d730\u00d715 cm (portions). Custom sizes are available from 30\u00d720\u00d710 cm to 120\u00d760\u00d740 cm. Wall thickness ranges from 3 mm (light-duty iced fish) to 5 mm+ (heavy-duty frozen fish). 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