A FIBC is a flexible container, sometimes called a big bag or bulk bag, with a capacity up to 3 cubic metres, carrying loads from half tonne to 2 tonnes. FIBCs are suitable for any free-flowing material in powder, granular or flake form, latterly the transport and storage of logs has become commonplace . They are lifted from above by conventional handling equipment such as forklift trucks and cranes. They are the most cost-effective packaging and transport unit load system of all, as they require no secondary packaging or pallets.