A pallet is generally described as a convenient, forklift friendly timber structure used to convey goods. The standard Australian pallet is made from hardwood and measures 1165mm * 1165mm. They are suitable for road transport though are too large for utilisation in containers for international transport.
The largest pallet supplier in Australia is Chep. You will probably recognize these immediately and they can be seen around businesses all over the country. The second largest pallet supplier is Loscam which provide the same service. Both companies charge their customer a pallet rate which cents per pallet per day. The rate is determined by the number of pallets 'on hire' and can add up quite quickly as many new customers often discover.
An example of rates might be that a multinational grocery chain is charged 2 cents per day and a small busines might be charged 15 cents per day. The actual value of a pallet is approximately $50 each and if you 'lose' a pallet or cannot balance your pallet account, you will be forced to either pay for the pallets or continue to hire them indefinately.
There are other pallet companies that provide solutions for holding freight. One example is Palletmasters based in Brisbane. While Chep and Loscam dictate the pallet dimensions to the customers, companies such as Palletmasters will be able to tailor pallet construction to your requirements.
When choosing a method of carrying your freight, the first consideration is the security and integrity of your freight when being loaded/unloaded and while in transit. Unless the consignment is light enough for one person to carry, consider alternative options that are forklift friendly.
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