Plastic Pallets for Shipping, Storage & Export

This lightweight nestable plastic pallet offers a simple, cost-effective alternative to wooden pallets. Its hygienic, space-saving design is ideal for one-way distribution and fast-moving warehouse environments, helping you move goods efficiently without the hassle of returns.

Technical details

Where This Product Works Best

This pallet is designed for moving goods, not storing heavy loads long-term. If you’re shipping products out, sending pallets to customers, or moving stock around your warehouse, this is exactly what it’s built for.

Ideal for export shipments, one-way deliveries, ecommerce distribution, retail stock movement and general warehouse use. It’s especially useful where space matters, as the pallets stack inside each other when empty to save room.

If you don’t need to store heavy loads on racking and instead need a lightweight plastic pallet for transport and day-to-day handling, this is a strong fit.

Handling & Daily Use

This pallet is easy to use in everyday operations. It has entry points on all four sides, meaning forklifts and pallet trucks can pick it up from any direction, saving time when loading and moving goods.

Because it’s much lighter than a wooden pallet, it’s far easier to move and reposition by hand when needed.

The open top design supports boxes and trays securely, and the pallet performs reliably when moving loads of up to 700kg while in motion (dynamic load).

Strength, Lifespan & Material Performance

Made from recycled HDPE plastic, this pallet won’t splinter, rot or absorb moisture like wood. It stays consistent in shape and strength, even in damp or cold conditions.

It can hold:

  • Up to 700kg when being moved (dynamic load)
  • Up to 2000kg when sitting still (static load)

That means it’s strong enough for most transport and staging uses, even though it’s lightweight.

Compared to wooden pallets, you get:

  • No nails, splinters or breakage
  • Cleaner, more hygienic handling
  • Longer usable life in repeat use
  • No need for heat treatment for export (ISPM15 compliant)
Storage, Delivery & Logistics

When empty, these pallets nest inside each other, meaning they don’t stack flat like wooden pallets. Instead, each additional pallet only adds around 30mm in height, dramatically reducing the space they take up.

  • 80 pallets in a single stack
  • Up to 2080 pallets per full truck load

This makes a huge difference to storage space and inbound transport costs.

For delivery:

  • Smaller quantities can be sent via parcel
  • Larger quantities are delivered on pallets

If you’re used to wooden pallets, switching to nestable plastic pallets can significantly reduce both storage footprint and shipping costs.

At a Glance

  • Virgin High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)

  • –30°C to +60°C

  • 80 units per pallet space

  • 2080 units per truck load

  • 700kg dynamic weight capacity

  • Fully Recyclable

Store More Pallets in Less Space

Unlike traditional wooden pallets, these nestable plastic pallets stack inside each other, meaning each additional pallet only adds around 15mm in height. This allows you to store and transport significantly more pallets in the same space, reducing storage requirements and lowering inbound transport costs. Ideal for high-volume operations where space efficiency directly impacts cost.

Reduce Shipping Weight and Simplify Export

These lightweight plastic pallets are much easier to handle than wooden alternatives, making day-to-day movement quicker and less labour-intensive. Their lower weight also reduces overall shipping costs, especially for export. Fully ISPM15 compliant, they can be shipped internationally without treatment, helping avoid delays and simplifying global distribution.

FAQs

What is a nestable plastic pallet?

A nestable plastic pallet is designed so that empty pallets stack inside each other rather than sitting flat like traditional wooden pallets. This type of plastic pallet saves space because each additional pallet only adds around 15mm in height, allowing you to store and transport more pallets in the same space. Nestable pallets are ideal for export, shipping and warehouse handling where space and transport costs matter.

What is the difference between static load and dynamic load on a plastic pallet?

When choosing a plastic pallet, it’s important to understand load capacity. Dynamic load is the weight the pallet can carry while being moved using a forklift or pallet truck. Static load is the weight it can support when sitting still on the ground. This nestable plastic pallet is designed for transport and handling, supporting up to 700kg dynamic load, making it suitable for most shipping and warehouse applications.

What are the standard pallet sizes in the UK and Europe?

The most common pallet sizes are:
Standard UK pallet size: 1200 x 1000mm
Euro pallet size: 1200 x 800mm

The 1200 x 1000 plastic pallet is widely used in UK warehouses and distribution, while the Euro pallet (1200 x 800) is commonly used across Europe and in systems designed around Euro dimensions. Choosing the right pallet size ensures better compatibility with your storage, transport and handling setup.

Are Euro pallets compatible with Euro stacking containers and tote boxes?

Yes, Euro pallets (1200 x 800) are specifically designed to work with Euro stacking containers and plastic tote boxes. These containers typically use a 600 x 400mm footprint, meaning they fit perfectly on a Euro size pallet with no wasted space. This creates stable loads and improves efficiency in warehouse storage, picking and distribution.

Are plastic pallets better than wooden pallets for shipping and storage?

Plastic pallets offer several advantages over wooden pallets, especially for shipping, export and warehouse use. They are lighter, more consistent in size and free from nails or splinters. Unlike wood, plastic pallets do not absorb moisture and are easier to keep clean. For export pallets, plastic options are also ISPM15 compliant, meaning no heat treatment is required, helping reduce delays and costs.

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