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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.
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