Euro-pallet EUR 1 120x80 cm (No. 7189761)

Pallet transport

Pallets are used to move objects of different types – they serve as "a cushion" for carrying sets of small parcels, objects or some heavy materials difficult to ship. Pallet transport is one of the most frequently chosen kind of transport for shipping big loads.On pallets you often transport deliveries above 70 kg ranging from iron gates, boxes, construction appliance etcetera. To get the best quotes for shipping pallet from skillful transport providers that specialise in pallet transport list your delivery on Clicktrans. The key thing in calculating a value of pallet transport is to doublecheck the exact number, weight and type of items that will be shipped. Loaded pallets are lifted by forklifts.

Europallets and other kinds of pallets 

Europallet, otherwise called EPAL or EURO is the one most frequently used in pallet transport. Its standard size is 800x1200x150 mm. These numbers can vary depending on the type and use of pallets, however europalet size is rather consistent from one producer to another. In the industrial transport there are also so-called EUR2 pallets. They are 1000 mm wide, 1.2m long and 144mm tall.  The ones 1135 x 1133 milimeters are dedicated for transporting connex boxes. Oftentimes, wooden pallets are replaced by plastic ones due to their longer usability. Plastic pallets can be useful from 10 up to 15 years.

Cost of pallet transport in the EU

Average cost of pallet shipping on global routes is 120 pounds and 10p per kilometer.