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Pallets transport

Pallets are used to carry deliveries of different kinds – they serve as a protection for transporting sets of small packets, objects or some bulky materials awkward to move. Pallets shipping is frequently chosen type of transport for carrying large items.On pallets you often transport loads above 70 kg for instance entrance gates, boxes, construction equipement etcetera. To get the best price for shipping pallets from trustworthy transport companies that specialise in pallet transport post your listing on Clicktrans. The key aspect in calculating pallet shipping is to doublecheck the precise number, weight and type of items that will be transported. Loaded pallets are lifted by forklifts.

Europallets and other kinds of pallets 

Europallet, also called EPAL or EURO is the one most frequently utilised in pallet transport. Its regular size is 800x1200x150 mm. These figures can be different depending on the type and use of a pallet, though europalet size is rather consistent from one manufacturer to another. In the industrial shipping there are also so-called EUR2 pallets. They are 1000 mm wide, 1200 mm long and 144mm tall.  The ones 1135 x 1133 mm are dedicated for transporting 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 shipping in Europe

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