WOODEN PALLETS - A FOUNDATIONAL SOLUTION FOR MODERN STORAGE AND CARGO TRANSPORTATION
1. WHAT IS A WOODEN PALLET?
Made from natural wood, a wooden pallet is a flat structure used for stacking, lifting, storing, and transporting goods. It plays a critical role in the logistics supply chain and is widely used across manufacturing, import-export, warehousing, and e-commerce industries.
Considered one of the most important inventions in the logistics industry, wooden pallets - when combined with forklifts - have helped standardize operations and significantly improve efficiency across global supply chains.
2. KEY BENEFITS OF WOODEN PALLETS
☑ Standardizes packaging and transportation processes
☑ Improves storage and handling efficiency, saving labor and time
☑ Protects goods and minimizes damage during transportation
☑ Suitable for a wide range of industries and operating conditions
☑ Reusable, easy to repair, and environmentally friendly
3. TYPES OF WOOD USED FOR PALLETS
☞ Pine Wood: A softwood species with high applicability.
- Yellow pine: Hard, coarse-grained, durable, and cost-effective
- White pine / Red pine: Smooth texture, light color, high aesthetics, suitable for refined packaging
☞ Fir Wood: Belongs to the fir family, fast-growing with high economic value.
- Light yellow or ivory color, mild fragrance, straight grain
- Easy to process, good resistance to decay
- Applications: Construction, bridges, furniture, mining supports, utility poles, shipbuilding, etc.
☞ Mixed Hardwood (Broadleaf Hardwood): Includes elm, birch, locust, willow, etc.
- Hard, heavy wood with fine grain and high load-bearing capacity
- Difficult to source in large sizes
- Moderate cost
☞ Plywood Pallets (Compressed Wood Pallets)
- Made from thin wood layers under 2 mm, bonded with eco-friendly adhesives
- Hot-pressed once under 800 tons of pressure at temperatures above 120°C
- Resistant to termites and mold
- Known as fumigation-free pallets, safe for export
4. WOODEN PALLET MANUFACTURING PROCESS
A professional wooden pallet production process typically follows these standard steps:
Raw material intake ➮ Incoming material inspection ➮ Material storage ➮ Drying treatment ➮ Processing & machining ➮ Edge trimming ➮ Drilling ➮ Assembly ➮ Heat treatment (fumigation) ➮ Hot stamping ➮ Material code spraying ➮ Finished product inspection ➮ Packaging ➮ Storage & warehousing ➮ Dispatch
5. INTERNATIONAL STANDARD PALLET SIZES
Due to different regional standards, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognizes six main wooden pallet sizes under ISO 6780:
- 1200 mm × 1000 mm: Global (most common, especially in China)
- 1200 mm × 800 mm: Europe
- 1219 mm × 1016 mm: United States (48” × 40”)
- 1140 mm × 1140 mm: Oceania
- 1100 mm × 1100 mm: Japan, South Korea
- 1067 mm × 1067 mm: Certain regions in Australia and the Americas
☞ Cargo flow direction affects pallet size Selection:
- Exports to Europe: 1200 × 800 mm or 1200 × 1000 mm
- Exports to the U.S.: 1219 × 1016 mm (48 × 40 inches)
- Exports to Japan & South Korea: 1100 × 1100 mm
- Domestic China market: commonly 1200 × 1000 mm
- Oceania: 1140 × 1140 mm or 1067 × 1067 mm
6. STRATEGIC ROLE OF WOODEN PALLETS IN MODERN LOGISTICS
Since China joined the WTO in 2001, the rapid growth of international trade has driven a continuous increase in demand for wooden pallets. Logistics and manufacturing are currently the two largest sectors utilizing wooden pallets. In smart warehouses and automated storage systems, pallet dimensions and designs are becoming increasingly standardized.
Wooden pallets serve as a foundational solution in modern logistics, offering high efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental sustainability. With a wide variety of types, sizes, and high customization capabilities, wooden pallets are the optimal choice for businesses involved in manufacturing, storage, and global import-export operations.
Hong Trien Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in manufacturing and supplying high-quality wooden pallets for logistics, warehousing, import-export, and industrial production sectors. With a highly skilled workforce, modern machinery, and strict quality control procedures, Hong Trien is committed to delivering optimal, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions to its customers.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
📍 Address: Lot No. 17, Noi Hoang Industrial Cluster, Noi Hoang Ward, Bac Giang City, Bac Giang Province, Vietnam
📞 Phone: +84 352 306 758
📱 Hotline: +84 373 625 972
📧 Email: hongzhan2025@gmail.com
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