Send Pallets with Transportify

Would you like to send large packages, both in size and weight? This article is made for you and allows you to send your voluminous parcels at a small expense and as soon as possible. Save money on freight charges with our price comparison service from our international partner carriers.

What is a pallet?

A pallet delivery service  is defined by a loading unit. It is based on a loading platform (wood, aluminum or plastic) on which the goods will be placed during transport. For best retention of the products loaded on it, the best solution is to wrap the whole in a plastic film, called palletizing film. Palletizing corresponds to the fact to load products or goods on a pallet.

The maximum weight cannot exceed 300kg. Moreover, its height should not exceed 180cm. The pallets used are generally in conformity with international standards (Euro EPAL or Europe pallet). The weight of a vacuum pallet is minimum 20kg and its dimensions are 120cm x 80cm x 180cm.

It is essential to provide easy access for its removal and routing due to the use of a forklift truck or pallet truck. However, be aware that pallet shipments by carriers are reserved exclusively for companies. Indeed, a regulation prohibits an individual from carrying a package of more than 30kg units.

Why use this mode?

The packaging of goods on a pallet facilitates their transport, in particular for large volumes, and protects them from possible shocks which they might suffer during their conveyance to their destination. The pallet has facilitated the handling of parcels, partly thanks to the movement of these with pallet trucks.

There are several types of pallets (wood, aluminum, plastic) depending on the goods to be transported and the type of transport chosen (lighter and stronger pallets for air freight).

Practical aspects of pallet shipment:  

Pallets are mainly used in road transport, but they can also be used for any other type of transport.

In the case of international shipments, however, it is advisable to obtain information on the transport rules of the country in question and to ensure that the latter accepts the pallets as a shipping medium for the goods. Indeed, some countries are very restrictive on the use of pallets because they can contain and spread disease, especially with the use of wood. A wood treatment must then be carried out beforehand to prevent these inconveniences.

The pallets can be of different colors when they are logged, you will then have to inquire with the sender in order to guarantee the return of this one. If you have more than 30kg of unpalletted merchandise, most carriers will not take care of it. Similarly, if you do not have a loading dock, give it to your carrier to come with the proper loading equipment.

Types of Pallet Load Services in Europe

Load & GO - Partial Load / Full Load

Very economical and suitable solution for those who wish to carry the maximum quantity of merchandise at low prices on distant language's but also for those who are able to carry out their own packaging and product protection as well as to help our driver with the Loading/unloading van or truck - side of the road only. This is also known as part load service in Europe.

You might be surprised how much you can save on your move by doing these few "extra services" yourself.

In a world where prices continue to rise, we are all looking to save money whenever we can!

Loading / Unloading - Truck (s) with full load

Our driver will attend with the loading/unloading of your goods - roadside only. You have a 3-hour window for loading/unloading unless prior agreement has been made with our sales team.

Adequate labor is required at both collection and delivery points to load/unload the vehicle. Namely, if you have sofas and beds that require 2 people to lift them and you have only booked 1 van with 1 driver, then you will need to arrange at least 1 person capable on the day of pickup/delivery of 'Help our driver. If you have larger and heavier cabinets that require 4 people to lift them, then you need to provide 3 people.

Pickup / Delivery - Truck (s) with full load

We can reserve the pick-up day after acceptance of our quotation. You can also indicate your dates in advance and simply confirm the acceptance of the estimate. With fully loaded trucks we generally try to organize the pickup in the morning - with a few exceptions, such as in Paris or London where we may be required to make a collection or delivery either very early in the morning or in the evening for Avoid traffic and parking problems, this being obviously organized in advance and with the agreement of the customer.

You can change the date of transport of a full load truck without any charges provided that we are notified at least 3 days before the originally scheduled transport date. A change of date to less than 3 days of the scheduled date will entail financial penalties because at this point the vehicle is firmly booked, and often we have declined other transport to make yours.

The exact time of arrival of trucks at full load will be transmitted by our logistics department between 36H and 12H before transport unless you have made a reservation for a specific time.

Loading / Unloading - Truck (s) ½ load

This service is suitable for customers who wish to carry less than 12m3 and 600kgs maximum on the longest possible distance at the lowest price. Just as for trucks with the full load the customer carries himself the packaging of the objects for their protection during transport.

The client must provide assistance to the driver to load and unload the van or truck. 
Our driver helps to load and unload the truck, limited assistance from the ground floor of your property, your house or the building where your apartment is located). You have 1 hour for loading and 1 hour for unloading unless a specific agreement has been reached with our sales team, prior to the date of the move.

Find out more about wood pellets or pellets

Pellet is the English name given to wood pellets. The pellet delivery service is a fuel derived from the compaction of the by-products of the first processing of wood (such as sawdust) which are refined, dried and then highly compressed without glue or additive (max 2%). 

The diameter of the wood pellets oscillates between 6 and 8 mm and it measures between 15 and 25 mm. Their moisture content is very low less than 10%, which optimizes their combustion and calorific output (5 kWh per kg).
700,000 tons were produced in 2012 by the 131 producers, which makes it possible to meet the national demand.

Shipments of cargoes

When you book a complete cargo shipment, you get the strong network partnerships transport that allows CSA to be one of the first companies shipping goods partial load (CP) Canada / State -United.

- Pellets Delivery

Pellets are supplied in bags (15kg in general), in the range of 1 ton (950 to 1050kg depending on the manufacturer) or bulk per ton (if that requires a 

specific truck called "blower truck").

The freight costs are quite high because delivery monopolizes a delivery driver and a large truck. A carrier asks on average 60 € for 1 pallet delivery service and not much more 2 pallets ... so it can be interesting to make reservations if you have enough storage space.

It is sometimes possible to take the pellets on hand to avoid shipping 

- Pellets Price

The price mainly varies according to the distance of delivery, packaging and product quality. The purchase of bulk costs less than the pallet of 65 bags (on average), as is the purchase of an uncertified product (vs din +, NF HQ, En + which we speak elsewhere).

- Storage pellets

Pellets are fragile and it is important to avoid shocks (Otherwise the granules become dust and lose some of their calorific value).
Also, avoid any moisture! It is not only a matter of storing them in the rain, but also of finding a dry place (to prevent the pellets from being loaded with water contained in the air).

If you buy bags, avoid pouring the pellets directly into the tank. Go through a container (a bucket for example) to spread the "thin".

- Use in a pellet stove

Except to use a cart to pellets, the pellets are not used in wooden vessels.
The use of these specific devices that are stoves or pellet boilers brings many benefits:
* A controlled combustion and optimized (due to near real-time electronic settings).
* An easy installation in ducts
* Lack of chore or almost
ignition and supply are automatic. The harder to put wood back every hour ... The ash rate is less than 1%.
* Environment and air quality preserved (Burning pellets in a burning stove pellets