Pallets may not seem like important items to many businesses, but for import-export businesses it’s important to have access to the right pallets and the best pallet service providers who sell used wooden pallets. Fortunately, with so many pallet service providers to select from these days, the standard of the services provided is very high indeed, that’s why it’s important that you hire a reliable wooden pallet wholesaler. Some are even forward thinking enough to work with a service that assists them in marketing a pallet business, allowing them to get the name of their company ahead of competitors. Take note of the following tips to know how to choose the best.
Choose the right delivery service
It’s important to always work with the right service providers when conducting business, so it’s naturally very important that you find and select the right pallet courier company to deliver your pallets for you. Although the rates that a company charges are important, there’s a lot more involved here than the costs alone, so don’t forget to always get a good understanding of the business before you make arrangements with them.
- Rates charged by pallet delivery companies are important, so get a number of quotes from multiple service providers with which to compare
- What’s their business reputation like and how do other companies find them to work with? Word of mouth recommendations aren’t to be overlooked
- The products and services that they offer are naturally very important, so ensure that they can provide you with all the products and services you have need of
Selecting the right service providers, like couriers, delivery service providers, pallet retailers, etc., is very important, so always take the time to find the right companies to work with. Also consider the importance of single window system in logistics. You’ll not only save money, but time as well, not to mention avoid problems.
Pallet packing tips
It’s very important that the pallets you send domestically or overseas are packed properly and that care has been taken to select the right pallets for the load as well as the destination to which they are being sent.
- Select the right pallets for the load as well as the destination. Plastic pallets are, generally speaking, a better choice for import-export purposes as wood pallets need to be heat treated and this can take quite some time to check at borders
- Use a variety of packaging materials to protect the load. Use packaging materials such as bubble wrap and foam to protect the items packed on top of the pallet during freight and ensure all the items are packed securely.
- Place timber sheets over the top of the load. Sheets made from timber or plastic can be placed on top of the load to protect the items packed on top of the pallet from the weight of the other pallets that are packed on top of it during freight
- Ensure the load doesn’t exceed weight capacity. Always weigh the items before loading them on to the pallet to ensure that the load isn’t too heavy and that it doesn’t damage the pallet during freight
Just to share with you: We also had to get a new supplier for thermal pallet covers recently and they have been incredible, so we’re very impressed with them. It doesn’t take much to ensure you work with the right service providers and pack your pallets properly, so take note of these handy tips to send items domestically or overseas without problems.
