Digipal has announced that beginning in the first quarter of 2026, 100 percent of its reusable plastic pallet fleet will be digitally tracked using active tracking technology.
The UK-based supplier of reusable plastic pallets and asset tracking solutions said the milestone positions it as a leader in traceable pallet pooling, particularly within retail and fresh supply chains where asset visibility and loss prevention remain persistent challenges.
Supply chain and procurement leaders continue to face pressure to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and strengthen sustainability performance. Asset tracking platforms have emerged as one response, offering improved visibility across increasingly complex distribution networks.
Digipal’s system integrates GPS, 4G, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth technologies to provide real-time location and temperature data throughout the supply chain. The company says the approach eliminates the need for fixed scanning infrastructure while supporting loss reduction, leaner inventory management, and operational efficiency.
The move to full tracking coverage marks a significant shift in the level of traceability available to customers operating in logistics, retail, and fresh produce sectors. By equipping all reusable plastic assets with active trackers, Digipal aims to reduce pallet losses while enabling better asset utilization and network control.
“We’re very proud to share that, by Q1 2026, 100% of our stock of reusable plastic containers will be tracked,” said Mattan David, Managing Director at Digipal. “Tracking provides many benefits for Digipal and our customers. It allows us to operate a lean supply chain, reducing losses of asset and monitoring temperature.”
Digipal manufactures its plastic pallets in the UK using recycled materials. The company offers its products through a pooled rental model as well as direct sale. In addition to pallets, its product range includes DigiBox and other reusable plastic containers that are compatible with the same tracking platform.
The company states that its pallets are approximately 10 kilograms lighter than comparable wood pallets and maintain a reported damage rate below one percent. Integrated temperature monitoring capabilities are intended to support fresh and temperature-sensitive applications.
As tracking technologies become more integrated into pooled asset networks, the combination of reusable packaging and digital monitoring is reshaping how pallet fleets are managed. For readers seeking broader context on how pooled pallet systems operate, including rental structures and asset control strategies, see RPN’s guide to pallet rental and pooling management:
https://packagingrevolution.net/pallets/pallet-rental-pooling-management/
Founded in 2020, Digipal launched both its plastic pallet line and the DigiPortal tracking platform as part of a combined hardware and software model. The company reports that its assets are already in use with major UK retailers and brands, including Asda toyou.
The announcement reflects a broader trend within reusable transport packaging, where digital traceability is increasingly viewed as a complement to sustainability goals and operational efficiency.
More information is available at https://digipalsolutions.com.
Rick LeBlanc, EMBA, is the founder and editor of Reusable Packaging News (subscribe to the free newsletter) and editor of Western Pallet Magazine. A supply chain journalist with more than 30 years of experience, he specializes in pallets, reusable packaging, material handling and related operations. Rick is co-author of Pallets: A North American Perspective and Pallets & Progress: A Collected History of Pallets and Palletized Handling 1922–1945. He is also an advisory board member of the Virginia Tech Center for Packaging and Unit Load Design. Read Rick’s full bio.
