First, the concept of packaging
Logistics is the process of packaging protection product, easy storage and transportation, to promote sales, container used according to certain technical methods, materials and auxiliary materials and other items will be properly encapsulated and the work of general equipment and signs. In short, the packaging is the packaging and packaging operations in general.
Second, the status of packaging in the logistics
In the process of social reproduction, packaging in the production process and logistics process at the end of the beginning of the end of both the production, but also a starting point for logistics.

Before the formation of the concept of modern logistics, packaging, production was only right and proper manner as the end. Which has been the production activities in the area, packaging design often requires major departure from the production end, they often fail to meet the distribution requirements. Logistics research suggests that the relationship between packaging and logistics, and production than the much closer relationship, as a starting point the significance of logistics as the production end than the much larger meaning. Therefore, the packaging should enter the logistics system, and that this is a new concept of modern logistics.

Third, the packaging features and functions

Packaging of the three features: protection, the unit concentrated and convenience.

Packaging of the four functions: to protect the goods, to facilitate logistics, promote sales, to facilitate consumption.

Fourth, the classification of packaging

Packaging can be divided into:

Commercial packaging: It is mainly to promote sales of Distinctive in the packaging, this packaging is characterized by appearance, the need for decoration, packaging units for customer purchases and store furnishings requirements. Process in the flow of goods closer to customers, the more requirements of packaging for sales results.

Transport Packaging: refer to strengthen the delivery, protection products for the purpose of packaging. The important feature of the transport package is to meet the logistics requirements, based on the packaging costs as low as possible. Therefore, we must in the packaging and logistics costs between the time of loss to find the optimal results.

Moreover, the protective packaging can be divided into moisture-proof packaging technology, rust packaging, pest control packing, preservation packaging, shock packaging, dangerous goods packaging.

Fifth, packaging materials

Paper and paper products: kraft paper, cellophane, parchment plants, asphalt paper, paperboard, corrugated board.

Plastic and plastic products: polyethylene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, Gaisu materials.

Wood and wood products.

Metal: tin plate, paint iron, aluminum alloy.

Glass and ceramics.

Composite materials.