300kg of product on a single pallet air freighted from Australia to UK
Product Weight
Pallet Weight
Total Weight
Cost Per Kilo
Total Cost
1
Plastic Pallet
300kg
8kg
308kg
$5.00 AUS
$1540
2
Wooden Pallet
300kg
30kg
330kg
$5.00 AUS
$1650*
3
Difference
0kg
22kg
22kg
$0.00 AUS
$110 AUS
When you have many businesses export tonnes and tonnes of product and plastic pallets are a cheaper option, the transition / adoption is bound to be. Time will tell.
PLASTIC PALLET ADVANTAGES
More than 10 years life span (vs 1 year life of wooden pallets)
Lightweight yet strong load bearing capacities
Safe to handle – free from screws & nails
Cleanliness
Hygienic and non-toxic
Resistant to chemicals – particularly acids and alkalis
Non-absorbent to moisture
Dimensionally stable under all climatic conditions
Odourless
No fumigation required for export
Minimum maintenance – free from splinters and chipping
Resistant to U.V. Radiation
Anti-Slip with rubber stoppers
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