Palet EUR 2 120x100 cm x 9 (No. 7235449)

Pallet transport

Pallets are used to move deliveries of different kinds – they work as a protection for carrying sets of small parcels, items or some heavy materials awkward to ship. Pallets shipping is one of the most frequently chosen mean of transport for moving heavy loads.On pallets you often transport loads above 70 kilograms for example iron gates, boxes, construction appliance etc. To get the best quotes for shipping pallets from skilled transport companies that specialise in pallets 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 shipped. Loaded pallets are lifted by forklifts.

Europallets and other pallets 

Europallet, otherwise called EPAL or EURO is the one most frequently used in pallets transport. Its standard size is 800x1200x150 milimeters. These dimensions can vary depending on the type and use of a pallet, however europalet dimensions are rather similar from one manufacturer 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 dedicated for shipping conteiners. Frequently, wooden pallets are overtaken by plastic ones due to their longer usability. Plastic pallets can be useful from 10 up to 15 years.

Cost of pallets transport in the EU

Average cost of pallets shipping on European routes is 120 GPB and 10p per km.