We get this question all the time:

Can I store pallets outside?

It’s a great question – and we’ve got the answers to help decide what works best for your warehouse.

Where To Store Those Pallets!

Storing empty pallets inside your warehouse, where space is precious, presents challenges.

Maybe you’re increasing inventory levels for your finished goods to get ready for your (hopefully) busy season?

Maybe you’re just running out of room in general?

If your storage equipment isn’t being used and is taking up limited space, you may be considering storing it outside, subjecting it to the elements.

But is this the right thing to do?

Great Question! The answer is not as straightforward as you might think –  but we can break down your decision points to help you find what works best for your situation.

The Greatest Advice For Storing Pallets Outside

First, let me share one of the best pieces of advice when you have no option but to store pallets outside – because sometimes you don’t have a choice!

FIFO – First In, First Out

Use a FIFO (First In First Out) material flow by moving pallets that have been outdoors for the longest period of time indoors and into your indoor production environment.

This way pallets that have been outdoors the longest get a break at the earliest opportunity.

Should You Store Pallets Outside?

Considerations

There are many decision points involved and factor to consider when assessing if storing pallets outdoors is a good solution for your material handling operation.

We’re going to focus on two important factors:

* Pallet Material
* Security

Pallet Material

A pallet’s material may make it more or less suited for outdoor storage. We’ll focus on wood pallets vs plastic pallets.

Storing Wood Pallets Outside

Storing wood pallets outside presents a unique set of challenges, especially in moist and rainy climates. Moisture can cause pallet boards to swell (displacing nails) and rot prematurely.

Rotten pallets can fail unexpectedly and may result in injuries, inventory damage, and operational inefficiency.

Using tarps to protect wood pallets from rain can help. However, care must be taken not to limit airflow that can otherwise trap moisture and prevent it from being carrier away from stored pallets.

If storing wood pallets outside is your only option, make sure to follow these simple tips:

* Elevate Wood Pallets from the ground to reduce moisture from wet surfaces
* Allow Proper Airflow by stacking pallets with sufficient space surrounding them
* Use a tarp to divert rain from contact with the wood pallets (but without limiting airflow)

Storing Plastic Pallets Outside – Works Pretty Well!

Generally speaking, plastic pallets are able to withstand much more exposure to the elements than wood pallets.

Over time, the sun’s rays can weaken the plastic material, but this is a slow process that can be drastically reduced with tarps and other placement strategies that limit pallet exposure to direct sunlight.

So generally speaking, plastic pallets are particularly well-suited for outdoor storage.

But there’s a catch – make sure the pallets are not made of ACM material. Pallets made from ACM material will lose some integrity when wet.

Security

Another important factor to consider when storing pallets outdoors is security. Like any asset, pallets can walk away on their own. So if you have to store them outside, it is ideal to do so in a fenced or gated area.

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Need Help Selecting A Pallet?

Our Plastic Pallet Experts are happy to help you find the right plastic Plastic Pallet and send you a quote that includes shipping costs.

Please contact us to find the perfect pallet at the best price.

Why Choose a 45 x 48 Pallet size?

The Best of Its Features and Benefits

Much can be said about the use of the 45 x 48 pallet size, especially for the shipping and handling in the automotive industry. Based on the standard AIAG footprint, these recyclable plastic pallets offer an extended service life and are perfect for conveying systems, static storage, stack loading, and distribution.

The airtight, smooth design ensures that 45x 48 pallet sizes can be cleaned easily. Additionally, they provide an environmental, economic, and efficient alternative to skids and wood pallets.

Take for example our top seller, the heavy duty pro-pal pallet.

In its own right, the 45 x 48 pallet size is a very durable pallet with a high degree of versatility and cost-saving advantages to boost productivity at every turn. The 45x 48 journey is rackable and stackable with the majority of AIAG-standard pallet (and their boxes) to enhance security and load safety.

It also complies with the packaging requirements for the automotive industry and can handle impressive loads of dynamic 4,000 lb and static 30,000 lb.

AIAG and Choice of Plastic Pallets 

That automotive industry was one of the first sectors to embrace the choice of plastic pallets. The shift from wood pallets comes with performance and economic benefits, as well as showcasing a new world of plastic pallet options useful for automotive industry suppliers.

Whether engine blocks, batteries, compressors, shipping wheels, taillight need, or pistons, logistic managers can streamline these products to their exact specifications.

The automotive industry has been the flag bearer for the transition from wood to plastic pallets, but other sectors can benefit. Almost every industry can enjoy the economic and performance-related benefits from making the switch.

Nestable and Stackable 45 x 48 Pallets 

The nestable design of the 45 x 48 pallet size tailored towards efficiency storage when empty. It provides strength in the automotive supply chain. 45 x 48 pallet size tools are not only cost-effective but also acts as versatile solutions for shipment and storage of automotive components and parts.

This is compliant with the AIAG standard. The nestable 45 x 48 plastic pallets, available at Start Studio, help standardize distribution across all levels of the supply chain.

The structure of the nestable 45 x 48 plastic pallets is structural foam-molded with a molded-in lip and flat deck. The 45 x 48 pallet size is compatible with handheld folding container systems.

Rackable and Stackable 45 x 48 Pallets 

Quite simply, rackable 45 x 48 plastic pallets are the most remain and durable pallets you can get. Designed for optimum storage, they can be used to store products on the rack in a secure manner safely. While also available in different styles at this online pallet store, rackable 45 x 48 pallets are considered impervious to solvents, odors, acids, and fats.

Pallets like this stackable solid deck one are also water absorbent, resistant to bacterial infestation, and NSF approved. Companies can maximize warehouse space with a heavy-duty flat-top deck or cruciform 45 x 48 pallet.

These 45 x 48 pallets are considered as the best option due to the base runners that run through the full length of the sides, which allow them to be racked in either direction. The 45 x 48 pallet uses block design to its fullest, resulting in the building of a comprehensive framework on either side of the pallet.

Why Buy the 45 x 48 Pallet Size

Plastic pallets have proven to be exceptional in their ease of use and advantages on both economic and environmental scales. The benefits attached to AIAG standardized pallets like the 45 x 48 pallet size proves that companies in the automotive sector should jump on the bandwagon as soon as possible.

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Our Plastic Pallet Experts are happy to help you find the right plastic Plastic Pallet and send you a quote that includes shipping costs.

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Let’s talk about size, and how it matters when it comes to pallets.

Dimensions can be a major determining factor when choosing the right pallet for product shipments and storage, so today we are focusing on our most highest volume 40 x 48 plastic pallets.

This standard size is super popular, even beyond our borders and is used in all of North America to help with material handling needs.

That’s because the 40 x 48 plastic pallet is made to International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognized specifications (1219 mm x 1016mm).

This means it can be shipped across countries without issue.

Here’s something you might not know. The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) influences the consumer packaged goods industry around the globe. They suggest standard pallet dimensions to be 48″ x 40″.

Pallets of that size are commonly referred to as GMA pallets. More than 30% of pallets produced in the U.S. each year are GMA pallets. Who knew!

OK now, when it comes to the 40 x 48 plastic pallet, let’s talk numbers for a minute.

A standard pallet is 6 ½” tall. GMA pallets typically weigh 37 pounds (17 kg). The length of the pallet is measured by the stringer length, 48”.

Still with me?

A stringer is a board that runs the length of the pallet between the deck boards, holding the pallet up. The deck boards that are on the top and bottom of the stringers and run perpendicular to them measure 3 1⁄4 inches (83 mm) wide and are 5⁄16 inch (7.9 mm) thick each, and are 40 inches long.

Whew. And that’s how it all adds up for the common 40 x 48 plastic pallet.

Need Help Selecting A Pallet?

Our Plastic Pallet Experts are happy to help you find the right 40 x 48 plastic pallet and send you a quote that includes shipping costs. Please contact to find the perfect pallet at the best price.

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Hungry For More Pallet FAQ?

Check our our article on the 43 x 43 Pallet Size.

Size matters.

Selecting the correct pallet size is first and possibly most important decision point when selecting the proper plastic pallet for your warehouse or storage project.

Let’s dig into when you would best be served by selecting the 43 x 43 pallet size.

Why Choose a 43 x 43 Pallet size?

It’s an ISO Standard Size

The ISO (International Organization for Standardization) officially recognizes sanctions six different pallet sizes in their ISO Standard 6780:2003 specification.

Also known as the 1100mm x 1100mm size, the 43″ x 43″ pallet is more commonly used in Asia, and is designed for use in ISO shipping containers, optimizing 86% of container floor space with only 14% waste.

Sea Containers are narrower than the width of a standard semi truck, so a specialized pallet with, like the 43 x 43 is needed to maximize capacity.

What Industries Use The 43 x 43 Pallet size?

Air freight & Export

The Air Freight industry, especially freight bound to and from Asia, frequently uses the 43 x 43 pallet size, often referred to as Export Pallets in the 1100mm x 1100mm size.

Bulk Chemicals

Because bulk granular chemicals are frequently 42 x 42″ bulk bags, the 43″ x 43″ pallet size is perfectly suited for their transportation.

43 x 43 Pallet Size Options?

Open / Closed Pallet Decks

43 x 43 Pallets are available in both open decks (solid tops) and open decks (perforated tops).

Pallet Base Options

43 x 43 Pallets are available with 9 Feet, 3 Runners, Or 6 Runner pallet bases.

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Need Help Selecting A Pallet?

Our Plastic Pallet Experts are happy to help you find the right plastic Plastic Pallet and send you a quote that includes shipping costs.

Please contact us to find the perfect pallet at the best price.

Why Choose a 48 x 48 Plastic Pallet?

Here’s When to Consider a 48 x 48 Plastic Pallet

As you know by now, plastic pallets come in all shapes and sizes. Choosing one to fit your needs can be a real challenge. That’s why the Pallet Experts here at One Way Solutions are her to help.

Our popular 48 x 48 plastic pallet is a great option when you want a larger stackable base for your product. It provides more square unit inches for larger shipments than our smaller pallet sizes.

48 x 48 Drum Pallets

48 x 48 Pallets make excellent drum pallets. A 55 gallon drum, roughly 23″ in diameter, exceeds the standard 40″ x 48″ & 45″ x 48″ plastic pallet footprints when 4 drums (arranged in a 2 x 2 grid) are palletized.

The 46″ width of two drums hangs off the edge of a 45″ side of the pallet, creating an unstable and potentially unsafe situation.

48 x 48 sized pallets are also used for shipping 5 gallon drums.

We recommend doing the math on your current truckload capacity if the larger 48 x 48 plastic pallet size could make sense for future shipments.

Point Of Purchase Display Pallets (POP Pallets)

The 48 x 48 pallet size is also popular for modular Point Of Purchase Displays.

Nestable and Stackable 48 x 48 Plastic Pallets

The most common and affordable 48 x 48 plastic pallets are either our nestable or stackable plastic pallets with a solid deck.

This brand new option is stackable, made in the USA, and has 3-runners to add extra stability for larger loads.

Rackable and Stackable 48 x 48 Plastic Pallets

When you are looking for more robust options with greater weight capacity, then consider our various rackable and stackable 48 x 48 plastic pallets.

Here are few various features to consider:

9 Legs >

Legs give the pallet extra stability for many applications.

Reinforced Rods >

Rods add reinforcement in the base of the pallet for extra stack loading.

Safety Lips >

Drum pallets with lips will help help reduce freight preparation times, conserve packing materials, secure payloads, increase employee safety, and simplify pallet stacking.

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In order to help minimize and contain the potential spread of COVID-19, One Way Solutions LLC is requiring all subcontractors and freight carriers performing work on site at One Way Solutions LLC facilities and customer delivery addresses to adhere to the following guidance:

Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of State (DOS) guidelines: Stay abreast of and follow CDC and DOS guidelines and take the necessary precautions to limit exposure to the virus.

Employees being tested for or confirmed with COVID-19: One Way Solutions LLC requires that all subcontractors, consultants, and vendors do not send subcontractor, consulting, or vendor personnel to One Way Solutions LLC if they are being tested for or are confirmed with COVID-19. 

Subcontractors or consultants who recently travelled internationally: If subcontractors or consultants have any personnel who traveled internationally in the last 14 days, or who live with someone who has traveled internationally in the past 14 days, or have come in contact with someone being tested for or confirmed to have COVID-19, One Way Solutions LLC prohibits sending these personnel to the One Way Solutions LLC site.

If you have any questions about our commitment to the safety of our customers and business partners, please contact me.

Plastic Pallet Recycling – The Purpose

Are you considering recycling your old plastic pallets? You should, and here’s why. 

As your stockpile of old pallets grows, it also grows in value. Once you have enough plastic pallets that fit a full truckload, it’s time to consider taking advantage of its scrap value. (We will explain more below.)

Remember, because many higher quality plastic pallets can be processed for recycling; and sometimes they can even be recycled for good $ to help your bottom line.

So why not gain a little knowledge in this area so you can take advantage of the opportunity?

As Benjamin Franklin said it, “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”

We’ve got you on this one. Below we will walk you through the process of recycling plastic pallets and include the option to turn retired plastic pallets into savings.

Plastic Pallet Recycling – The Process

There are options when for recycling your plastic pallets. If you want to recycle PE pallets, contact your local recycle stream and make arrangements.

It’s not as hard as it sounds and they will walk you through their process for providing the pallets and take the stress off of you figuring out what to do with them.

Better yet, a local molder who produces regrind is a great option to get rid of your old pallet pile. (Don’t worry, a simple Google search can help you find one.)

The cool thing about the regrind process is that it makes the most of the plastic pallet resin. The resulting excess material and rejected parts can be reclaimed and repurposed as regrind (which is either mixed with new resin, or used on its own).

If you really want to get into the dirty details, there is a whole process when the plastic is exposed to thermal and mechanical stress, it becomes weak and brittle. This degradation is called “heat history.”

Both the heat history of processing, and the grinding process itself may degrade physical, chemical and flow properties of the thermoplastic resin, and anything made from the regrind. (Source: Unilever)

This is why we leave it to the experts to decide.

Will Molders Recycle Any Plastic Pallets?

No, they won’t. Because reground materials are intended for use in the manufacturing of new products, molders will not accept inferior plastics, or plastics whose condition will make it unprofitable to use in regrind.

For instance, used pallets may become imbedded with foreign objects during over their useful lifetime. objects like rocks or metal fragments make it difficult for molders to reuse.

In some cases, reground material may have to be floated in water to separate the useful materials from rocks and metal. That takes time and handling – and costs money.

Speaking of experts and the process of offloading old pallets for profits, there’s one more option.

If we are talking about a lot of pallets (a minimum of one truckload), they are pretty easy to SELL for regrind. This is where it gets good….

Plastic Pallet Recycling – The Profits

We are happy to mention that One Way has its own grinding operation. That’s right, we are here to help you not only help you recycle your old plastic pallets, but actually make money from it.

Because shipping is expensive, this is why you want to make sure you can ship them back in full truckload quantities.

Here’s what it looks like.

We will buy your truckload of plastic pallets back at scrap value minus then freight costs, and then give you a material credit.

It’s a no brainer.

This is the best option if you want to truly make use of your old stock pile of pallets and have it help your bottom line. Agreed?

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We’d love to hear from you – and check our our article on other ways to save money on pallet shipping charges.

Need Help Selecting A Pallet?

Our Plastic Pallet Experts are happy to help you find the right plastic Plastic Pallet and send you a quote that includes shipping costs.

Please contact us to find the perfect pallet at the best price.

Custom Logo Pallets from One Way

OK party people, let’s get wild. This might sound crazy, but did you know you can get custom logo pallets from One Way Solutions?

It’s true. These babies can give your brand a big boost when shipping product to customers. Let’s talk shop for a sec.

What is a custom logo pallet?

A custom logo pallet is a pallet that has added branding to identify the owner.

The are 3 ways to add custom logos to plastic pallets:

• Hot Stamp
• Cold Stamp
• Stickers

Hot Stamp

Hot stamp logs are created by inserting a logo die into the plastic pallet mold, creating a custom logo imprint on the pallet surface during the pallet molding process.

This is a superior option because the logo becomes part of the pallet and is hard to remove or damage – retaining your company logo to increasing branding and reduce theft. 

Cold Stamp

Cold Stamped logos are simply stamped on the pallet after it has been molded. This can be a more versatile option because it can be added to an existing pallet inventory without the need for a special production run of molded pallets.

Because cold stamping requires less setup during production, it is a less costly option.

Pallet Stickers

Adhesive back stickers displaying a custom logo can also be applied to the pallet surface.

This is the least expensive option for adding a custom logo to pallets, but the sticker can be more easily damaged.

How Do I Decide Which Custom Logo Pallet option is Best?

When considering logo options, think about how you would like the logo to appear visually, the costs involved, and the importance of making sure the logo is easily identifiable on the pallet itself.

What’s the benefit of custom logo pallets?

So now let’s talk about why you should order custom logo pallets for your company. The biggest benefit is branding. The more you keep your company name in front of customers, the more you stay ingrained in their mind. Simple touches like a branded pallet can really stand out when your product is being seen amongst many competitors. Especially in a crowded marketplace, any chance you can to stay front and center the better!

Another powerful benefit is that branding your pallets discourages theft and reduces inventory shrinkage. When your logo is placed right on the pallet, it’s less likely someone will want it so you can maintain better inventory levels.

How do you receive a quote for a custom logo pallet?

Sounds like we’ve convinced you to consider ordering some custom logo pallets. Cool! The next step is to send us your vector based artwork. Then we can provide you a basic drawing that shows logo position. If you want to include multiple elements, we can determine the best placement on the pallet for each.

What else to know about ordering custom logo pallets?

This shouldn’t come as a surprise but there are a few things to know about this type of order:

• Increases the lead time for production
• Adds to the pallet price (custom quote provided)
• Non-returnable once order is placed (because, well no one quite appreciates your logo as much as you do)

All things considered…ordering custom logo pallets can be a great way to get your name out there when shipping product around the country (or world).

If you want to talk next steps, reach out so we can prepare a quote.

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* What’s the best reason for you to order a custom logo pallet?

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We’d love to hear from you – please let us know what other ways you use to stand out while shipping product- and check out our custom plastic pallets article if you have special specifications for your pallet and warehouse needs.

Need Help Selecting A Pallet?

Our Plastic Pallet Experts are happy to help you find the right plastic Plastic Pallet and send you a quote that includes shipping costs.

Please contact us to find the perfect pallet at the best price.

One Way Solutions strives to provide the best service in the business – and we’re always improving. Whether we’re connecting our customers with plastic pallet experts, over the phone and online, or answering your questions as quickly as we possibly can, our mighty team continues to find ways to go above and beyond.

That’s why we are extremely excited to share a pretty cool new service feature for our customers. Want to know what it is? We’re Pallet Order Tracking!

Pallet Order Tracking

Proactive, proprietary tracking updates are only offered at One Way Solutions. Need to know when your pallet delivery will be arriving? Our proactive tracking and delivery forecasting will provide you helpful tracking updates on your pallet order before it even leaves our docks!

Check this out – here is an example of a order tracking email that our pallet customers receive before we’re even done packing your order!

Why Is Pallet Order Tracking A Big Deal?

Most of our customers already know, but One Way Solutions already combines the most competitive plastic pallet prices with the most reasonable freight fees.

In order to find you the best possible rate for your shipping, One Way runs your order past more than 30 different truck lines from more 14 separate freight docks across the USA – our shippers bid for your pallet order and the most reasonable price with reliable service wins!

Although this may help save money, it presents a huge challenge for providing updated shipping status due to to all the moving parts.

Managing hundreds of orders and pallet skus, 14 shipping locations, and 30 shippers could be a huge challenge; but our automated shipping tracks makes short work of this crucial and timely information; all in real time.

But that doesn’t stop us from providing superior customer service. We’ve worked tirelessly to come up with a way to share the latest order status to our customers, providing shipping dates and order tracking in real time!

See how cool this really is?

Our pallet customers receive timely notifications at the most important points in the process:

* When we’ve booked a pickup for your order – and –

* when your order leaves our docks – just your pallet order ships:

Trying to hunt down your pallet order is now a thing of the past. One Way’s new pallet order tracking is here to provide you information you need to successfully run your warehouse.

Please contact us if you have any questions on the topic. Otherwise, look forward to receiving your first series of shipment notifications on your next pallet order!

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What is a Pallet Lip

A pallet lip, also known as a pallet safety rim, is a raised edge on all 4 sides of the pallet that extends above the pallet deck.

The pallet safety lip is found along the edge or perimeter of the four sides of the pallet.

The purpose of the pallet lip is to simplify the material handling flow by offering additional benefits over lipless pallets.

Pallet Safety Rims can be found on nestable pallets, stackable pallets, and rackable pallets.

But why would you need a lip on your pallet?

Benefits Of Pallet Safety Lips

As it turns out, there are many benefits to choosing plastic pallets with safety rims.

Pallet lips can help reduce freight preparation times, conserve packing materials, secure payloads, increase employee safety, and simplify pallet stacking.

Reducing Freight preparation times

Pallet Safety Rims reduce freight loading times by reducing the need and time spent banding and shrink wrapping freight while preparing for shipment.

Need to quickly transfer goods to a different area within your facility? Time consuming shrink wrapping can be drastically reduced because loads are more secure from the moment they hit the pallet!

Conserving Packing Materials

Pallet Safety Rims help conserve the use of packaging materials materials and equipment.

Material handling professionals can be less reliant on shrink-wrap, pallet banding, and the machinery and accessories related to those packaging materials), saving warehouses time money.

Securing Payloads

Pallet Safety lips reduce the likelihood of payload unexpectedly separating from the pallet.

This helps reduce the likelihood of repacking charges imposed by freight carriers and limits the considerable expenses incurred by replacing lost or damaged shipments.

Employee Safety

A more secure payload helps reduce the likelihood of injuries caused by slipping / runaway freight.

Easier Pallet Stacking

Safety Rims help when stacking empty pallets; the pallet lips actually help with the registration of top and bottom of stacked pallets to reduce slipping.

Disadvantages Of Pallet Safety Lips

Pallet lips are generally helpful, but you should carefully consider how you plan to use the pallet.

There are certain material handling applications that make Pallet Lips undesirable. Specifically, instances where goods loaded onto a pallet exceed the footprint of the pallet.

In these cases, where the load on the pallet hangs over the edge of the pallet, pallet safety rims can leave marks on the goods carried by the pallet, which may be undesirable if the finished goods are going to be unpacked and brought to a store or showroom floor for sale in their original packaging (packaged for point of sale).

Pallet Lip Options

All pallet safety rims help secure freight, but not all pallet lips are the same.

Pallet Lip Height

Pallet safety rims are available in different heights and lengths. Generally speaking, safety rims are roughly .2″ to .5″ high (5mm – 13mm) high.

Continuous Or Intermittent Pallet Safety Rims

Intermittent Pallet Lips

Intermittent pallet lips do not cover the entire length of a pallet perimeter. This is a good choice when you do not need entire perimeter coverage, often in cases where you are loading larger and more tightly packed boxes onto the pallet.

Continuous Pallet Lips

Continuous pallet lips, like the one pictured below, cover the entire length of the pallet sides, and particularly helpful when shipping smaller or more loosely packed pieces on a pallet.

Pallet Safety Lip Pricing

Do pallet safety rims impact pricing? Absolutely!

Pallet lips are formed by plastic that is molded into the pallet body during the manufacturing process for strength. The additional material required to for the lip means more cost, but these costs are nominal and are far outweighed by the benefits offered to material handlers.

Let me know how I can help!

* What’s the greatest challenge you face in your warehouse?

* We’re here to help meet unique challenges in your warehouse!

Share your Comments!

We’d love to hear from you – please let us know what other tricks you’ve used to save on freight – and check our our article on other ways to save money on pallet shipping charges.

Need Help Selecting A Pallet?

Our Plastic Pallet Experts are happy to help you find the right plastic Plastic Pallet and send you a quote that includes shipping costs.

Please contact us to find the perfect pallet at the best price.