Palletization is the use of pallets in freight and logistics. It’s a relatively recent shipping technique that has steadily drifted into the mainstream market, with players in the logistics industry now using pallets as a unit of measure. This article will discuss some of the benefits of palletization and why it should be a must-have in your freight business’s arsenal.
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Reduced risk of product damage
Packaged products on pallets face a lower risk of damage as they are held in place using a racking system. Pallets also sit between the products and the floor, protecting them from fluid spills and other types of damage. The fact that there is no hook use in pallet loading and unloading also reduces damage on the packaging and saves you money on repackaging costs.
It simplifies measurement
Pallets reduce the hassle of product quantification as you only need to count the number of pallets being shipped and multiply it by the number of items on each. This might, however, only be applicable for companies transporting goods in identical packaging.
When mixed products are being transported, pallets facilitate the separation of goods by type, destination, or client. This minimizes damage and brings order into loading at the warehouse and unloading at the destination.
Pallets are relatively strong
Compared to cardboard boxes and wrappers, pallets are more robust and can come in handy in transporting heavy items. One pallet can carry several items stacked on top of each other without breaking or causing damage to the goods.
While pallets are more expensive in upfront costs, they are more likely to give value for money in the long run as they can be reused. Wrappers and boxes are only used once, meaning you have to obtain new ones every time you ship products. This is not only unnecessarily costly but also damaging to the environment.
Pallets help to save space
Since pallets only sit on the base of the goods they hold, they are pretty space-saving when not in use. The fact that they are made of lightweight materials also makes them manageable. The standard pallet can be moved by a single worker, so you don’t have to worry about investing in special equipment to manage empty pallets.
It simplifies loading and unloading
Loading and unloading each product separately from a shipping container is a hassle that can set you back a fortune in the long run. Palletization ensures that products are handled in clusters, reducing the time and manpower required in loading and unloading. Consequently, this frees up your containers and trucks for use elsewhere.
It reduces loss and misplacement of cargo
Since it allows customers to make orders by pallet, palletization is one of the easiest ways to separate different clients’ goods during shipments. This saves the freight company time locating various products at the destination and money replacing lost items.
Endnote
Palletization is here to stay, and freight companies should accept that this is the standard way of shipping cargo in modern logistics. The above benefits show why this is the case.
