Abstract: A collapsible, reusable container is provided which may be easily and rapidly assembled and disassembled. In its assembled state, side panels are engaged with a base pallet by a pin-and-hole arrangement, with the side panels extending perpendicularly from the base pallet. Securing members prevent the side panels from tilting significantly with respect to the base pallet. Upon disengagement of the securing members, the side panels are tiltable with respect to the base pallet. When tilted sufficiently with respect to the base pallet, the respective side panels are each easily disengageable from the base pallet. The side panels are nestable following their disengagement from the base pallet and may be accommodated within the enclosure formed upon bringing together the lid and base pallet to provide a compact shipping unit.

Abstract: A container for shipping bulky and/or heavy objects. The container includes a skid portion with a base panel and support frame, and skid runners are coupled to the exterior of the base panel. A cradle is fixedly coupled to the skid portion and a plurality of side and end panel portions with coupling devices join the side and end panels to the skid support frame. A cover portion fits within the side and end panels to provide a smooth exterior surface, and handling straps bind the container portions together.