Study on Distribution Stability of Fordable Containers Based on Recycled Materials for Fresh Delivery

Delivery services in Korea are available in a number of alternatives, including one-day, next-day, and earlymorning delivery. Particularly, the market for early-morning delivery is expanding due to the preference for customer convenience, the demand for contactless shopping, and the increase in single-person households. For fresh food delivery, consumers widely use early-morning delivery services, with EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) boxes commonly used. While EPS boxes are cost-effective and have excellent insulation properties, the introduction of reusable containers is being implemented to replace them due to environmental pollution issues. This paper evaluates the performance of a reusable logistics container made from recycled materials. The container carried out tests for distribution environment suitability, impact resistance, and temperature maintenance performance. The results showed that the container passed all tests successfully, confirming that it has the appropriate performance for fresh food delivery via early-morning delivery. Additionally, it demonstrated similar performance to reusable logistics containers currently in use, indicating its applicability in the market.