Collo + Sammelkarton

English translation: Collo = packaging/packaging unit - Sammelkarton = consolidation carton

07:40 Nov 1, 2000
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German term or phrase: Collo + Sammelkarton
This is from a manual explaining how to fill in an on-line form with details on damaged goods. The first time these two expressions occur is in the following sentence:
"Geben Sie die Nummer des Collos oder des Sammelkartons ein."
There is another mention of Collo later on in the document:
" Wenn über alle Verursacher simuliert wird, gilt der Haftungsbetrag pro Collo. Sonst gilt die Haftungsbasis, die für den ausgesuchten Verursacher zum Schadenszeitpunkt gültig war."
Sammelkarton is never mentioned again.
I'd be grateful for any clue. Thanks!
Anita Millar (X)
Local time: 06:13
English translation:Collo = packaging/packaging unit - Sammelkarton = consolidation carton
Explanation:
Kolli = shipping container/packaging unit/packaging
They probably mean "Kolli" which is the German spelling for an all-encompassing Italian term for transport package/container (in the old sense of container = Versandbehälter). It could be a box, carton, barrel, crate, in wrapping paper, or anything.

Sammelsendung is consolidation consignment so I believe consolidation carton would be OK for Sammelkarton

- HTH - Dan
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Dan McCrosky (X)
Local time: 07:13
Grading comment
Thanks, Dan!
Your sound really clued up and confident.
Thanks also to the others who provided useful suggestions. I'll keep the multi-pack carton in mind.
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Summary of answers provided
naCollo = packaging/packaging unit - Sammelkarton = consolidation carton
Dan McCrosky (X)
naCollo (plural= colli)
Evert DELOOF-SYS
naconsolidated/pooled shipment, multi-pack carton
Kristina M (X)


  

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13 mins
Collo = packaging/packaging unit - Sammelkarton = consolidation carton


Explanation:
Kolli = shipping container/packaging unit/packaging
They probably mean "Kolli" which is the German spelling for an all-encompassing Italian term for transport package/container (in the old sense of container = Versandbehälter). It could be a box, carton, barrel, crate, in wrapping paper, or anything.

Sammelsendung is consolidation consignment so I believe consolidation carton would be OK for Sammelkarton

- HTH - Dan


Dan McCrosky (X)
Local time: 07:13
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 1541
Grading comment
Thanks, Dan!
Your sound really clued up and confident.
Thanks also to the others who provided useful suggestions. I'll keep the multi-pack carton in mind.
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14 mins
Collo (plural= colli)


Explanation:
Italian (but used in German, Dutch, etc) for 'package' (unit of package), sometimes also translated as 'pieces', 'units'...
The plural 'colli' is often also used as singular. Used mainly when talking about piece-goods.

'Please enter the number of packages/pieces or collective cardboard boxes...'

Term(s) very often used here - no dictionaries needed (for once :-)).

Evert DELOOF-SYS
Belgium
Local time: 07:13
Native speaker of: Native in DutchDutch, Native in FlemishFlemish
PRO pts in pair: 148
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47 mins
consolidated/pooled shipment, multi-pack carton


Explanation:
Just a few more options.

Kristina


Kristina M (X)
Local time: 01:13
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman, Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in pair: 94
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