People relocating to San Diego tend to prepare for the big things. They research neighborhoods, compare rents, and budget for the cost of living. What catches them off guard is rarely the price of the city. It is the physical reality of moving into … [Read more...] about Moving to San Diego? The Local Logistics Newcomers Always Underestimate
Snowbird Logistics: Managing a Seasonal South Florida Move and Storage
Every fall, as temperatures drop across the Northeast and Midwest, a familiar migration begins: hundreds of thousands of snowbirds pack up and head south to spend the winter in the warmth of South Florida. Come spring, they reverse course and head … [Read more...] about Snowbird Logistics: Managing a Seasonal South Florida Move and Storage
Why Pallet Pooling for the Polymer Industry Is Different: Inside Europe’s PRS System
Europe’s polymer industry has operated a specialized pallet return system for nearly three decades. Its roots in the CP chemical pallet standard, combined with a highly dispersed customer base and unusually high pallet losses, help explain why … [Read more...] about Why Pallet Pooling for the Polymer Industry Is Different: Inside Europe’s PRS System
GoPlasticPallets Recycling Program Passes 3,000-Tonne Milestone
More than 540 truckloads of end-of-life plastic pallets and boxes have been collected since 2019, as the UK supplier moves 60% of the way toward its 2030 recycling target. GoPlasticPallets.com has recycled 3,000 tonnes of plastic pallets and … [Read more...] about GoPlasticPallets Recycling Program Passes 3,000-Tonne Milestone
RPC Buyers Guide: Reusable Plastic Container Suppliers & Pooling Providers
This RPC Buyers Guide is part of our Reusable Transport Packaging Hub and Suppliers Hub. Reusable plastic containers, commonly called RPCs in fresh-food logistics, have become an established alternative to corrugated cartons, foam boxes and other … [Read more...] about RPC Buyers Guide: Reusable Plastic Container Suppliers & Pooling Providers
Reusable Containers & Totes Buyers Guide: Suppliers, Types and Pooling Options
This article is part of our Reusable Transport Packaging Hub and Suppliers Hub. Reusable plastic totes and containers have become standard equipment in retail distribution, manufacturing, automotive, grocery, pharmaceutical, e-commerce and … [Read more...] about Reusable Containers & Totes Buyers Guide: Suppliers, Types and Pooling Options
Wood Pallet Suppliers Guide: How to Find Manufacturers, Recyclers and Pallet Companies
This article is part of our Pallets Hub and Suppliers Hub. Wood pallets are by far the most widely used pallet type, but finding the right supplier is often more complicated than it looks. Unlike plastic, metal or presswood pallets, the wood … [Read more...] about Wood Pallet Suppliers Guide: How to Find Manufacturers, Recyclers and Pallet Companies
Can Loaded Pallets Be Double-Stacked?
Can loaded pallets be double-stacked? Yes, provided the lower load and pallet can safely support the additional weight, and the combined stack remains stable. Product and packaging strength, pallet condition, load distribution, stack height and the … [Read more...] about Can Loaded Pallets Be Double-Stacked?
Should Cartons Overhang a Pallet or Be Set Back From the Edge?
Should cartons overhang a pallet or be set back from the edge? For most corrugated unit loads, cartons should be positioned close to the perimeter of the pallet without unintentionally hanging over the edge. Overhang can leave carton edges and … [Read more...] about Should Cartons Overhang a Pallet or Be Set Back From the Edge?
Why Do Pallet Loads Shift During Transportation?
Why do pallet loads shift during transportation? Pallet loads shift because braking, acceleration, cornering, vibration and road impacts put forces on the load that aren't present when it is sitting on the warehouse floor. Poor pallet patterns, gaps … [Read more...] about Why Do Pallet Loads Shift During Transportation?
