Europaleta EUR 1 120x80 cm (No. 7214949)

Pallet transport

Pallets are used to move loads of different kinds – they work as "a cushion" for shipping sets of small packages, items or some bulky machines difficult to move. Pallet transport is frequently chosen kind of transport for moving large items.On pallets you often ship loads above 70 kg ranging from entrance gates, boxes, construction equipement etc. To get the best price 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 check the precise number, weight and type of objects 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 size is 800x1200x150 milimeters. These dimensions can be different depending on the type and use of pallets, although europalet size is rather similar from one producer to another. In the industrial shipping there are also so-called EUR2 pallets. They are 1000 mm wide, 1.2m long and 144mm tall.  The ones 1135 x 1133 mm are dedicated for transporting intermodal 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 pallet shipping on international routes is 120 GPB and 10p per km.