Euro-pallet EUR 1 120x80 cm (No. 7273012)

Pallets transport

Pallets are used to ship loads of different types – they work as a protection for carrying sets of small parcels, items or some heavy machines difficult to move. Pallet transport is commonly chosen type of transport for moving large loads.On pallets you often transport deliveries of weight above 70 kilograms ranging from iron gates, boxes, construction materials and so on. To get the best price for shipping pallet from professional shipping companies that specialise in pallet transport list your delivery on Clicktrans. The key aspect in quoting pallet transport is to know the precise number, weight and type of items that will be transported. Loaded pallets are lifted by forklifts.

Europallets and other types of pallets 

Europallet, otherwise called EPAL or EURO is the one most frequently utilised in pallet transport. Its standard dimensions are 800x1200x150 milimeters. These numbers can vary depending on the type and application of a pallet, though europalet size is rather similar from one producer to another. In the industrial transport there are also so-called EUR2 pallets. They are 1m wide, 1.2m long and 144mm tall.  The ones 1135 x 1133 mm are used for transporting conteiners. Frequently, wooden pallets are overtaken by plastic ones due to their longer usability. Plastic pallet can be useful from 10 up to 15 years.

Cost of pallets transport in Europe

Average cost of pallets shipping on global routes is 120 pounds and 10p per km.