Gebinde

Gebinde is a German noun meaning a container or packaging unit that groups multiple individual items into a single handling, storage, or sales unit. In commerce and logistics, a Gebinde denotes a defined quantity of goods that is packaged, bound, or assembled together for transport and sale. A Gebinde can take many forms, such as crates, boxes, bottles in a case, cans, drums, bags, or pallets. The exact size and composition of a Gebinde depend on the product, market, and distribution practices; the term therefore covers a broad range from small consumer packaging to bulk shipments.

In practice, Gebinde sizes are standardized within industries or defined by producers. This standardization facilitates consistent pricing, inventory control, and logistics planning. For example, beverages are often sold in Gebinde that contain a fixed number of bottles or cans; agricultural products in sacks or bales; chemicals and construction materials in drums or bags. The term is used in price lists, invoices, and transport documents to indicate the bundled quantity rather than a single item.

Etymology: Gebinde comes from the verb gebinden, “to bind together,” reflecting the sense of items bound into a single unit. The concept is closely related to Verpackungseinheit (packaging unit) or Verkaufseinheit (sale unit) in practical usage.