180° Stack And Nest Plastic Crate Ventilated Moving And Storage Fruit And Vegetable Crates

A stack and nest plastic crate, also known as a plastic nestable crate, is a highly efficient storage and transport solution designed for modern logistics, warehousing, agriculture, retail distribution, and food supply chains. By combining stacking stability when loaded and nesting efficiency when empty, stack and nest plastic crates help businesses significantly reduce storage space, transportation costs, and operational complexity.

Our stackable and nestable plastic crates are engineered for high-frequency use in demanding industrial environments. Manufactured from high-quality PP or HDPE material, each plastic nestable crate delivers excellent impact resistance, long service life, and consistent performance across a wide range of applications.

What Is a Stack and Nest Plastic Crate?

A stack and nest plastic crate is a reusable plastic container that can be securely stacked when full and nested (inserted into each other) when empty. This dual-function design makes plastic nestable crates one of the most popular choices for returnable transport packaging (RTP) systems.

Compared with traditional stack-only plastic crates, stack and nest crates can reduce empty return volume by up to 60–70%, making them ideal for closed-loop logistics, supermarket distribution, agricultural harvesting, and warehouse operations.

Designed for Space-Saving Logistics Efficiency

One of the key advantages of a plastic nestable crate is its ability to optimize space throughout the entire supply chain.

When loaded, the stack and nest plastic crate provides excellent stacking strength and stability, ensuring safe vertical storage in warehouses and during transportation. When empty, the crate can be rotated and nested inside another crate, drastically reducing storage and return shipping space.

This space-saving benefit makes stackable and nestable plastic crates a preferred solution for:

• Warehouse storage systems

• Distribution centers

• Supermarket back-of-store logistics

• E-commerce fulfillment

• Reusable transport packaging systems

Durable Material for Repeated Industrial Use

Our stack and nest plastic crates are produced using industrial-grade PP or HDPE, offering an ideal balance between strength, flexibility, and weight.

Key material benefits of our plastic nestable crates include:

• High impact resistance for heavy-duty use

• Excellent performance in low and high temperatures

• Resistance to moisture, chemicals, and cleaning agents

• Long lifespan for repeated stacking and nesting cycles

• Fully recyclable material supporting sustainable logistics

Whether used in a warehouse, farm, or distribution center, these plastic nestable crates are built to withstand frequent handling, stacking, and transportation.

Ventilated and Solid Options for Multiple Applications

Our stack and nest plastic crate range is available in both ventilated and solid wall designs to meet different industry requirements.

• Ventilated stack and nest plastic crates are ideal for fresh produce, fruits, vegetables, seafood, and cold chain logistics, allowing airflow and moisture control.

• Solid plastic nestable crates are suitable for industrial parts, packaged goods, and retail distribution where protection and cleanliness are required.

This flexibility allows businesses to select the most suitable stackable and nestable plastic crate based on product type and transport conditions.

Wide Industry Applications

Thanks to their versatile design, stack and nest plastic crates are widely used across multiple industries:

• Agriculture & harvesting – fruit and vegetable collection, farm logistics

• Food & beverage – food grade plastic nestable crates for processing and distribution

• Retail & supermarkets – back-of-store handling and daily turnover

• Warehousing & logistics – storage, picking, and distribution operations

• Cold chain logistics – temperature-controlled transport

• Manufacturing & automotive – parts handling and internal logistics

In each of these sectors, plastic nestable crates provide a reliable, reusable, and cost-effective alternative to disposable packaging.

Ergonomic Design for Easy Handling

Every stack and nest plastic crate is designed with daily operation efficiency in mind. Smooth surfaces, reinforced corners, and ergonomic handholds allow for safe and comfortable manual handling.

The balanced structure ensures that stackable and nestable plastic crates remain stable during stacking while maintaining easy rotation for nesting. This reduces handling time, minimizes worker fatigue, and improves overall operational efficiency.

Reusable, Sustainable & Cost-Effective

As businesses increasingly shift toward sustainable packaging, plastic nestable crates play a critical role in reducing waste and lowering long-term costs.

Unlike single-use cartons or fragile containers, a stack and nest plastic crate can be reused hundreds of times. This makes it an essential component of reusable logistics containers and returnable transport packaging systems.

Key sustainability advantages include:

• Reduced packaging waste

• Lower carbon footprint from optimized transport

• Long service life with minimal maintenance

• Fully recyclable at end of life

Customization Options Available

To support different logistics systems, our stack and nest plastic crates can be customized in terms of:

• Size and load capacity

• Color options

• Logo printing or embossing

• Material selection (PP or HDPE)

Customized plastic nestable crates help improve brand visibility and warehouse identification while maintaining full stacking and nesting functionality.

Why Choose Our Stack and Nest Plastic Crates?

By choosing our stack and nest plastic crates, you benefit from a proven logistics solution designed for efficiency, durability, and scalability. These stackable and nestable plastic crates help businesses streamline storage, reduce transportation costs, and build a more sustainable supply chain.

If you are looking for a reliable plastic nestable crate for logistics, agriculture, retail, or industrial use, our stack and nest plastic crate solutions are engineered to deliver consistent performance in real-world operations.

FAQ – Stack and Nest Plastic Crate

1. What are the outer and inner dimensions of this stack and nest plastic crate?

The outer dimensions of this stack and nest plastic crate are 620 × 415 × 315 mm, while the inner dimensions are 485 × 360 × 290 mm.
This size provides a balanced combination of storage volume and handling efficiency.

2. What is the nested height when the crates are empty?

When empty and nested, the plastic nestable crate has a nested height of only 65 mm, allowing significant space savings during storage and return transportation.

3. What material is this plastic nestable crate made of?

This stack and nest plastic crate is made from high-quality PP (polypropylene) material, offering excellent durability, impact resistance, and suitability for repeated logistics use.

4. What is the load capacity of one crate?

Each plastic nestable crate supports a maximum load of up to 25 kg, making it suitable for warehouse handling, retail distribution, and agricultural transport.

5. How much weight can the crates support when stacked?

When stacked correctly, the stacking capacity of this stack and nest plastic crate is up to 100 kg, ensuring stable and safe vertical storage.

6. Can this crate be stacked when full and nested when empty?

Yes. This is a true stack and nest plastic crate.
It can be securely stacked when loaded and nested when empty, helping reduce empty return volume and logistics costs.

7. What colors are available for this plastic nestable crate?

Standard colors include blue, green, and yellow.
Custom colors and logo marking are available for bulk orders.

8. How many crates can be loaded into a 20GP or 40GP container?

• 20’GP: approximately 1500 pcs

• 40’GP: approximately 3000 pcs

The nestable design improves container loading efficiency.

9. What applications is this stack and nest plastic crate suitable for?

This plastic nestable crate is widely used in:

• Warehousing and logistics

• Supermarket and retail distribution

• Agriculture and produce handling

• Reusable transport packaging systems

10. Is this crate suitable for repeated and long-term use?

Yes. The PP structure and reinforced design make this stack and nest plastic crate ideal for high-frequency, long-term reusable logistics applications.