Working closely with Weetabix, LPR has delivered major process changes in the past year, concentrating on improving safety, onsite management and efficiency at Weetabix's depot at Burton Latimer.
Pallets and Containers
A pallet or container is a unit load device (ULD) which enables a large amount of products or material to be bundled together for storage and transportation. A pallet is a flat structure that supports goods in a stable fashion while being lifted by a forklift truck, a pallet jack, a front loader, a jacking device, or an erect crane. A pallet is the supporting foundation of a unit load which allows goods to be gathered together, stored uniformly and shipped in an efficient manner.
Pallet Truck Shop pleased by rise in consumer confidence
Sep 13, 2016
The summer months have been somewhat turbulent for the retail sector; multiple reports of stumbling profits, large companies filing for administration and a general sense of fear and uncertainty has left the whole country feeling downbeat about the future of the retail market.
Merseyside Logistics firm lifts UK award for excellence
Aug 30, 2016
Staff at Sovereign Transport in Kirkby have scooped a 'UK award for Excellence 2016' from Palletways, Europe's largest and fastest growing express palletised freight network.
PLUS Pallet strengthens range
Aug 23, 2016
Exporta Global, the UK plastic pallet supplier, has launched the nestable PLUS Pallet to supersede its SP1210 range.
Palletways Oxford looks to future with new general manager
Aug 23, 2016
Palletways Oxford has welcomed a new general manager based at the logistic company's new premises on Milton Park, Abingdon.
Schmitz Cargobull builds on long-term partnership with a score of tough new curtainsiders for APM Commercials
Aug 23, 2016
Schmitz Cargobull has delivered 20 fixed-roof curtainsiders to APM Commercials, the first of the newly launched UK and Ireland-spec trailers to join the Lincolnshire-based company's rental fleet.
Pallet truck experts welcome market growth predictions
Aug 23, 2016
The pallet truck market is often seen as niche. Yet they're used in more settings than people often imagine. Useful for every business – whether large or small – they add value and help businesses go from strength to strength.
Cartwright attracts unique order from Chile for high-specification double deck trailers
Aug 16, 2016
Cartwright has recently established a foothold for the first time in South America following unique orders for its double deck trailers from a company in Chile.
PalletTrucksUK welcome Amazon drone delivery announcement
Aug 09, 2016
The online shopping world is changing at an unprecedented rate – mainly thanks to shopping giant, Amazon.
Palletforce reaches 26 million milestone
Jul 26, 2016
It's another million milestone for the UK and European freight distribution network, Palletforce. The company has just handled the 26 millionth pallet at its central distribution Hub in Burton-upon-Trent.
Pallets
Pallets are an essential part of the global supply chain, and they are used to transport goods all over the world. Pallets make it possible to efficiently load and unload goods, and they help to reduce the risk of damage during transport.
Pallets are made from a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, and metal. Wooden pallets are the most common type of pallet, but they are also the most expensive. Plastic pallets are less expensive than wooden pallets, but they are not as strong. Metal pallets are the strongest type of pallet, but they are also the most expensive.
Pallets come in a variety of sizes, but the most common sizes are EUR1, EUR2, and EUR3. EUR1 pallets are the smallest type of pallet, and they are typically used for shipping goods within Europe. EUR2 pallets are the most common type of pallet, and they are typically used for shipping goods worldwide. EUR3 pallets are the largest type of pallet, and they are typically used for shipping heavy goods
Here are some of the benefits of using pallets:
- They help to improve efficiency in the supply chain.
- They reduce the risk of damage to goods during transport.
- They make it easier to load and unload goods.
- They can be reused multiple times, which reduces waste.
Containers
Containers are large, enclosed boxes that are used to transport goods by sea, land, or air. They are typically made of steel or aluminum, and they have a variety of sizes and configurations. Containers are designed to be stackable and weatherproof, which makes them ideal for long-distance transportation.
- Containers are typically made of steel or aluminum.
- Containers have a number of benefits, including:
- They are weatherproof, which protects goods from damage during transportation.
- They are strong and durable, which can withstand rough handling.
- They are standardized, which makes it easier to transport goods between different countries.
- There are two main types of containers:
- Dry containers: These are the most common type of container. They are used to transport dry goods, such as furniture, clothing, and food.
- Reefer containers: These containers are refrigerated, which allows them to transport goods that require a cool temperature, such as food and medicine.
- Containers are typically measured in terms of their length, width, and height. The most common size of container is the 20-foot container.
Pallets and containers are often used together. Pallets are used to load goods onto containers, and containers are used to transport the goods to their destination. This combination of pallets and containers provides a safe and efficient way to transport goods long distances.
Pallets and containers are both important tools for transporting goods. Pallets are typically used for shorter distances, while containers are typically used for longer distances. The best type of packaging to use depends on the specific needs of the shipment.
