One of the biggest decisions facing
bulk shippers is whether to use palletized freight shipments or non-palletized
shipments. If your business heavily relies on shipping, especially bulk quantities
of goods, then you will want to take advantage of multi-pallet shipment to save
costs and reduce losses. Pallets can be loaded with boxes, secured, and then
easily transported about the warehouse floor, or into and out of containers or
trailers. This packing method provides maximum durability of shipments, and
cost efficiency in terms of freight space. For this reason, they are a popular
choice for any company that frequently ships large quantities of goods.
1. Shipping Pallets are Cost Effective:
When you need to ship a high volume of goods, pallet pricing offers a
significant financial advantage. Carrier pricing is typically based on weight,
with some consideration to the type of goods. However, with palletized
shipments, you can easily negotiate pricing by pallet, than by weight. It is
also much easier to arrange delayed receipt of goods in order to achieve even
lower rates.
2. Pallets are Easier to Move: The
great thing about pallets is they can be shipped by land, sea, or air. Most
companies prefer to choose ground transportation because it is often cheaper,
and it is a method that can be monitored easily while being loaded and
unloaded. Pallets are also inexpensive and easy to source, making them an incredibly
cheap packaging option if you produce and store goods in-house.
3. Pallets are More Secure: A final
benefit of palletized shipments is that when properly loaded, pallet shipments
offer greater durability and stability than any other method. Boxes can be
stacked in an interlocking pattern for greater lateral stability, or in columns
for greater compression strength. Usually the entire load is shrink wrapped
several times keeping the load from shifting during transit.
To arrange your next multi palletshipment, contact the logistics and shipping professionals at ShipPGL.com for
even more great cost saving tips.
