Reusable transport packaging generally includes pallets, bins, tanks, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs), reusable plastic containers (RPCs) and other hand-held containers and totes, trays and dunnage that move products efficiently and safely through supply chains.

These packaging products are designed for lasting use in a system that ensures their effective recovery and return for continuous purpose.  Typical uses involve the transport of raw materials, commodities, ingredients or parts to facilities for the manufacture or processing of goods, and then for the shipment of finished goods to distribution centres or warehouses in route to commercial markets such as wholesale or retail outlets.  Reusable transport packaging products are largely designed for business-to-business applications, although the growth of e-commerce and home delivery applications is opening opportunities for the effective use of reusable packaging for transporting merchandise to households.