How to Calculate Pallet Shipment Size and Weight

How to Calculate Pallet Shipment Size and Weight

Knowing how to calculate the size and weight of your pallet shipments can help you estimate shipping costs accurately. Bizfluent’s article How to Calculate Pallet Size explains how to determine the volume and dimensional weight of your pallet shipments. Calculating...
Wooden Pallet Industry Statistics

Wooden Pallet Industry Statistics

Through recent research projects, the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA), Virginia Tech and the USDA Forest Service have collected survey data on the wooden pallet industry, related to the 2016 fiscal year. Below is some of their findings on...
Pallet Markings and What They Mean

Pallet Markings and What They Mean

You may have seen pallets that have markings or colors on them. But what do they mean? In the article, “How to Tell if a Wood Pallet is Safe for Reuse,” 1001Pallets.com goes over the meanings behind the stamps, markings and colors you may find on pallets. Pallets with...
Common Wood Discolorations

Common Wood Discolorations

No one wants to see the dreaded wood discoloration of mold. But not all wood discolorations are mold, and many types are harmless. The article Is It Really Mold? by Pallet Central Magazine reviews some of the common types of wood discolorations, which are more fully...
Pallet Markings and What They Mean

Pallet Packing Tips

There is a right and wrong way to pack a pallet. To ensure the safety of your product and that it travels well during shipment, take a look at these tips based on what UPS says about how to properly palletize your shipment: Select the right pallets for your shipment...
Warehouse Pallet Storage Methods

Warehouse Pallet Storage Methods

The Balance’s article Pallet Storage Methods in the Warehouse looks at seven commonly used pallet storage systems, including: Block Stacking: Pallets are stacked on top of each other on the warehouse floor in lanes or blocks. Pallets are retrieved last-in-first-out...