Shipping weight
The lighter your pallet, the cheaper your shipping costs. Freight rates are usually calculated by overall weight, and that includes shipping materials. Selecting the lightest possible crate for your load keeps your costs as low as possible, especially important if you ship frequently. Plastic pallets are much lighter than wood, but can still hold plenty of weight, and so are a cost-effective option.
How much it can hold
It's crucial that your pallet can hold your goods both in transit or storage. Commercial pallets and crates come with a maximum weight and it's important you keep this in mind to avoid damaging your pallets and products.
Checking pallet size is also important to make sure it will fit into racking or other storage facilities, and that your larger products will sit comfortably on top.
Pallets that carry food or pharmaceutical products need to be easy-to-clean and sanitise.
Hygiene requirements
Depending on what you ship and where you send it, sanitation may be a priority. Heavy duty plastic pallets that carry food or pharmaceutical products need to be easy-to-clean and sanitise without risk of moisture retention or mildew. Plastic pallets are an excellent choice where hygiene is important, and can make getting through customs simpler than when using wood as there is less risk of infection.
Compatibility with pallet trucks
If your logistics rely on your pallets and their goods being transported by jacks or forklifts, it's crucial that you select a product that fits with your existing machinery.
At Huading, we have a wide range of products to suit the needs of any business. Contact our friendly team today to discuss which of our pallets will work with your existing supply chain to provide the solution you need.