What is the meaning of "palletize" in international logistics?

In the logistics industry, ogistics pallet refers to the convenience of loading and unloading handling, reduce cargo damage and poor, improve packing efficiency, reduce logistics costs, and a certain number of scattered goods into the form of pallets - that is, from bulk goods into pallet goods process (Palletization). In international logistics, goods transportation is often required to pallet. So, what are the benefits of pallets, and what are the precautions?

02. The benefits of pallets

The purpose and benefits of palleting are: reduce the number of spare parts, reduce the probability of loss of goods (after all, the probability of losing a pallet is much lower than the probability of losing a small box of goods), and after palleting, the overall goods are stronger, and you do not have to worry about the deformation of goods.

Of course, after the pallet of the goods, it will also reduce the space utilization rate when the goods are coded. However, it can reduce the time of loading goods. Because you can use a forklift truck to put the goods into the container.

03. Operation steps of hitting pallets

Step 1: The first is the preparation of materials: trays, stretch film, packing tape.

The second step: followed by workers code goods: the code goods are divided into 4 flowers, 5 flowers, 6 flowers, etc., according to the proportion of goods and pallets for appropriate distribution.

The third step: Finally, the packing belt (if the customer needs) wrapping film: can play a fixed goods will not fall apart, but also can play the role of moisture-proof, the most important is to facilitate loading and unloading.

04. Precautions for pallets

1.The goods label on the pallet should face out, so that the bar code on each carton can be scanned without moving.

2. When the goods pallet is used, the pallet fork should be in the place that facilitates the turnover and handling of the equipment to cooperate with the use of the equipment.

3. When stacking the goods, it is not recommended to exceed the edge of the pallet, and try to choose the pallet with the size and type more suitable for the commodity;

4.Do not use damaged or unknown source of pallets.

5. When there are multiple different categories of goods shipped on a pallet, pack the goods separately so that it is not easy to cause errors when receiving the goods. Labels indicating different types of goods are recommended.

6. It is recommended to stack the heaviest goods at the bottom of the cargo pallet.

7, do not let the carton beyond the edge of the pallet.

8. Pallets must be close to the standard height to allow pallet clearance and stacking opportunities.

9. Use the winding film to bracket the carton to ensure that the winding film completely covers the goods on the tray, so as to prevent the moving goods from falling in transportation and ensure that the stacked pallets are stable in transportation.