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A pallet is a flat platform that holds goods as one unit for forklifts and pallet jacks. Its parts, sizes, types, uses in shipping and warehousing, and what pallets cost.
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A pallet is a flat platform that holds goods as one unit for forklifts and pallet jacks. Its parts, sizes, types, uses in shipping and warehousing, and what pallets cost.
Blue CHEP, red PECO and black iGPS pallets are rented, not sold. How pallet pooling works, what it costs, and what to do with pooled pallets you don't own.
How to ship a single pallet LTL: measure, weigh, wrap and book it, work out the freight class under the 2025 density rules, and keep the cost down.
The main types of Gaylord boxes explained - wall counts (2 to 5-wall), materials (cardboard, plastic, metal), and shapes like octagonal octabins.
A practical guide to handling Gaylord boxes - how to assemble and fold them flat, secure them on a pallet, stack them safely, and store used boxes.
Learn how to recycle Gaylord boxes the right way - how to prep and bale them, what can't be recycled, and when to reuse or resell instead.
Five options for a surplus IBC tote, from selling and reconditioning to recycling and disposal. Only one of them costs you money, and it should be the last resort.
Diesel usually yes, gasoline never. Flash point decides what a plastic IBC may hold, and this guide covers fuels, water, food products, chemicals, and the rules behind each.
There is no universal IBC outlet thread, which is why so many adapters do not fit. How to identify the valve you have, pick the right adapter, and replace a worn one.
A standard 55 gallon drum is 22.5" diameter × 33.5" tall, holds 208 liters, and weighs 38–55 lbs empty (steel) or 22 lbs (plastic). Full chart of dimensions, weights, and types.
A standard bulk bag is 35" × 35" × 40" and holds 28 cubic feet at a 2,200 lb safe working load. Full FIBC size chart with capacities, weights, pallet fit, and how to size a bag from your material density.
New box prices absorbed three rounds of 2026 containerboard increases, including a $140-per-ton hike effective September 1. Our marketplace data shows where used boxes actually list — and the price-per-use math that decides when switching pays.
The U.S. shipping industry is facing a seismic shift. With steep tariffs triggering a collapse in import volumes, ports are emptying—and the ripple effect is now shaking up the secondary market for industrial packaging.
This case study highlights how reevaluating procurement strategies and leveraging competitive tools can generate significant cost savings for businesses. By addressing outdated contracts, exploring alternative suppliers, and tapping into online marketplaces, our client achieved a dramatic reduction in pallet costs, freeing up thousands of dollars annually.
How to ship a single pallet LTL: measure, weigh, wrap and book it, work out the freight class under the 2025 density rules, and keep the cost down.
How to stack boxes on a pallet, how high to go, and how to stretch wrap and strap a load by hand so it arrives intact. Patterns, height limits and common mistakes.
How to work out how many boxes fit on a pallet: boxes per layer, layers per pallet, ti-hi, pallet cube and CBM, with worked examples for a 48 × 40 pallet.
Volume, condition, standard sizing, contamination, and freight decide what a buyer will pay for your surplus pallets, gaylords, totes, drums, and bulk bags — and whether reuse beats scrap.
A step-by-step audit to inventory every packaging stream leaving your dock, price its current disposition, and surface the reusable pallets and totes you're paying to throw away.
How to decide whether a used IBC tote should be reconditioned, rebottled, or recycled — the inspection criteria for the bottle, cage, and valve, and when prior contents force the recycling path.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming logistics, but the pallet industry remains one of the biggest blind spots. The fact that AI still gets it wrong exposes a bigger truth: the pallet industry isn’t in the data — yet.
RePackify is excited to announce the successful close of our seed fundraising round, led by SNAK Venture Partners. This investment will accelerate our mission to streamline warehouse shipping and to make our marketplace the go to spot for all warehouse procurement.
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