Pallet Loading
Consignments must be packed in accordance with the following guidelines.
Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in refusal to collect the goods and could incur excess surcharges. In the event of damage or loss to your goods whilst in transit it may cause insurance cover to be reduced or refused.
Pallet base:
- Must be of robust construction and suitable for the type of goods carried upon it.
- Must have no missing boards or chocks.
Goods on the pallet:
- Must not exceed the dimensions for the size of pallet entered.
- Must not overhang the pallet edges.
- Must be stable when packed or placed on the pallet.
- Must not be top-heavy and must be stable enough to undergo at least six transhipments.
- Must be firmly and properly secured to the pallet base by shrink-wrap, fibre or steel banding, chains, or any other appropriate means.
- Must have sufficient packaging, such as bubble wrap, cardboard, or any other appropriate packaging to reasonably protect the goods.
We are restricted from carrying hazardous goods so if in doubt please contact us and always declare the contents accurately.
