Europalet EUR 1 120x80 cm (No. 6460086)

Pallets transport

Pallets are used to ship items of different kinds – they serve as a protection for carrying sets of small parcels, objects or some heavy machines difficult to move. Pallets shipping is commonly chosen mean of transport for moving heavy objects.On pallets you often transport deliveries above 70 kg for example entrance gates, boxes, construction materials etc. To get the best quotes for shipping pallet from skillful transport companies that specialise in pallet shipping post your listing on Clicktrans. The key thing in calculating pallet shipping is to know the precise number, weight and type of items that will be transported. Loaded pallets are lifted by forklifts.

Europallets and other pallets 

Europallet, also called EPAL or EURO is the one most frequently utilised in pallet transport. Its regular size is 800x1200x150 milimeters. These dimensions can vary depending on the type and use of pallets, however europalet size is rather consistent from one manufacturer to another. In the industrial transport there are also so-called EUR2 pallets. They are 1m wide, 1200 mm long and 144mm tall.  The ones 1135 x 1133 milimeters are used for transporting conteiners. Often, 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 the EU

Average cost of pallets transport on European routes is 120 pounds and 10p per km.