Parcel and LTL Shipments Call for Different Test Plans
ISTA lists separate procedures for parcel and less-than-truckload distribution. Selecting a test starts with the actual route and packed product.
The International Safe Transit Association lists Procedure 3A for individual parcel shipments within its stated mass range and Procedure 3B for common less-than-truckload shipment scenarios. Its descriptions make clear that distribution mode and package form drive procedure selection.
Match the test to the journey
A reusable protective case may travel as a parcel, on a pallet or in a mixed freight load. Each route exposes it to different handling and stacking conditions. Before requesting a certification claim, specify the packed mass, route, handling pattern and acceptance criteria.
- Map the real distribution route before choosing a protocol.
- Test the case with the equipment and interior configuration it will carry.
- Keep a report identifying the exact sample and procedure edition.
This article summarizes public ISTA descriptions only. It does not provide a full test procedure or claim that any CASEROVA case is ISTA certified.
Source: ISTA — Test Procedures
