Pallets keep goods sturdy and can be packed to optimise available cargo space, they’re also recyclable at the end of a life cycle. This means that choosing pallet delivery can help you maximise haulage, save big money, and help the earth while your products get delivered.
For businesses who rely heavily on goods being delivered on time to clients, some couriers offer same day pick up. Whether it’s fine glass-cut chandeliers or a car part, items can be safely secured to the pallet for the duration of their delivery.
Here are a few tricks to help you get your goods rolling on a safe, environmentally friendly platform that’s good for your budget.
The mile-high club
If you’ve packed all that you need into one truck and find yourself with spare pallets, don’t waste recourses on a second truck load. Chances are that the spare pallets in the first truck have been thrown haphazardly in the back, but what makes pallet design work so well for shipping and warehouse storage is their stackable structure. A stack of pallets is called a skid; a standard wooden pallet skid stacks 17 pallets in a regular truck. Plastic pallets have a special advantage due to their nest-like leg design, maximise on the stack and you can fit up to 53 of these pallets onto one skid.
Puzzling packaging
Loading goods onto your pallet might not be as exhilarating as playing Jenga, but as with the game your items should be thoughtfully placed on each platform so as not to end up lopsided. Leave no gaps in-between boxes, and be sure to keep the heaviest items at the bottom. Doing so will help you make the most of each pallet load. Chances are you don’t have too many items that add up to 1000KG, so consolidate.
Pallet Type
The pallet we see most often is the standard wooden variety. That’s because this type of pallet can offer up a number of benefits. It’s one of the cheapest pallets to produce, can carry huge loads of up to 1000KG and is comprised of easily replaceable parts. The difficulty with any wooden pallet is wood rot. Wooden pallets are susceptible to wood lice and will attract mould and other pests if left out in wet climates. Plastic pallets cost a little more but are easy to wash and can withstand any weather condition. They’re also lighter, which, if being used for airfreight will compensate for the higher price of the pallet. The problem with plastic pallets is that not all warehouses are designed to facilitate their form factor. If your shipping needs demand that you deliver to multiple warehouses you may prefer to stay with the standard wooden variety.
There’s always going to be a little tug and pull. An incentive that costs more initially might save your business money in the long run. Partner up with a trusted courier service in order to discuss the best shipping practices for your needs.