Method for transport of one unit packed products which give off moisture and need cooling, and packings for use in carrying out said method

A shipping and storing assembly for products which give off moisture and require cooling without direct contact with the cooling medium, said assembly comprising:

• (a) an outer container comprising a box including a cover, peripheral wall means and a bottom cooperating to define a container holding chamber, said bottom including a plurality of drainage openings for permitting drainage of said container holding chamber, and base means detachably mounted on the lower extent of said peripheral wall means and defining a moisture receiving chamber positioned below said drainage openings;
• (b) an inner container removably positioned in said container holding chamber comprising a box-like means including a liquid impervious top member, a liquid impervious side means extending downwardly from said top member and a removable bottom cover cooperating to define a storage chamber, said removable bottom cover including a plurality of drain perforations for permitting liquid to drain from said storage chamber;
• (c) said portion of said container holding chamber surrounding said inner container being of sufficient volume and shape to receive and hold a cooling medium;
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• (d) wherein said cover is removably mounted on said outer container for permitting the positioning of said inner container in said container holding chamber.