International transport of goods often includes smaller units that must be packed so that they can be loaded and unloaded quickly and conveniently. Another advantage of packaged unit loads is the possibility to protect the goods inside from damage. Palletizing is one of the main ways to package goods into units that are convenient for transport.
The standard pallet sizes facilitate loading, unloading and transport
Pallets used for international transport are of standard sizes. This makes them easy to load, unload and position in the transport vehicles. A Logistics uses standard pallets for packaging customer goods for international transport. Faster loading and unloading lead to savings of time, labor, and resources, which reduces the overall costs of international palletized cargo transport.
Advantages of palletized goods regarding temperature and ambient humidity
Palletized and stretch-wrapped goods are protected from temperature changes. Therefore the use of pallets for international transport of a range of products, temperature-sensitive is preferred by A Logistics. In addition, palletized goods do not allow moisture to penetrate inside the loads, and in a humid environment drying is easily achieved.
Securing the goods in the pallets
After being packed on pallets for international transport, the units are wrapped in stretch film or other packaging materials and secured further with straps and special tape. A Logistics offers various types of packaging according to the nature of the goods and the clients’ preferences.
Use of reusable pallets
Depending on the materials from which they are made, pallets can be used for single-use or for multiple-use. The repeated use of pallets contributes to the expansion of the green logistics trend, which A Logistics joins, with material savings.
Types of pallets used in international transport
Pallets used in international transport have one or two decks, with the latter can be turned over on either deck and facilitate loading and unloading, as well as moving from one vehicle to another in intermodal transport and cross-docking.
Using sensors to label pallets
Sensors are placed on the pallets to label each of them and easily obtain information for each pallet, as well as for easy handling with automated systems when storing the pallets before shipment and before distribution. This is still a new trend that will certainly have wide application in the future.
Convenience for recipients of palletized shipments
Palletized shipments of goods are handed over easily and quickly to recipients, who can quickly check the contents of the shipments. Therefore a number of A Logistics’ clients prefer palletizing their shipments to partners and clients in other countries.
International transport of palletized shipments by A Logistics
A Logistics offers international shipments of palletized shipments to clients in a number of European and Middle Eastern countries. The transportation of goods consolidated in pallets and loaded into trucks, from Europe to Russia, Iran and Georgia is a regular service of the company. A Logistics’ clients can choose between groupage international transports or full-load transports of palletized goods.