Pallet Shipping
Pallet shipping with Logisticoo means: from one to 34 pallets, a fixed price in 30 minutes and the most economical production route in each case. Individual pallets run in the general cargo network; from about four to six pallet spaces the part load without handling is often the economical choice; full vehicles run as a full load from ~€1.95/km — your personal dispatcher compares the routes transparently instead of squeezing you into a fixed grid. We carry all common load carriers: the Euro pallet (120 × 80 cm, up to around 1,000 kg per space in the general cargo network), the industrial pallet (120 × 100 cm), disposable and special formats, mesh pallets and half pallets. Important for the price and smooth handling are honest details on dimensions, gross weight and stackability, as well as a transport-proof packing method: goods flush without overhang, wrapped into a unit with stretch film, heavy layers at the bottom. Collection is by tail-lift vehicle and pallet truck — you do not need a ramp, and we serve private addresses too. Euro pallets we exchange on request under the pallet exchange scheme. Collection in 147 German cities, delivery across Europe to 55 countries.
Service features
- All load carriers: Euro, industrial, disposable, special pallets, mesh pallets, half pallets
- Route choice by economics: general cargo, part load or full load
- Collection without a ramp — tail lift and pallet truck are standard
- Delivery to commercial and private addresses with advance notification
- Euro pallet exchange by arrangement
- Fixed price in 30 minutes based on real dimensions and weights
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When pallet shipping is the right choice
Pallet shipping is the standard route for everything that can sensibly be placed on load carriers and falls between a single pallet and a full truckload. It is ideal for stacked cartons, sacks, canisters, components and trade goods that are palletised, wrapped and stackable. Whether an online retailer restocking the warehouse, a manufacturer with partial quantities to customers, or a trade business with material for the building site — as soon as it is more than one parcel but less than a specialist run, pallet shipping applies. It is not suitable for loose, overhanging or extremely heavy individual items without a load carrier; there the route leads via part load or machine transport. For the vehicle and route choice, the number, dimensions, gross weight and stackability of the pallets are enough.
Load carriers, packing method and loading in detail
We carry all common load carriers: the Euro pallet (120 × 80 cm, up to around 1,000 kg and about 2.20 m in height per space in the general cargo network), the industrial pallet (120 × 100 cm), disposable and special pallets, mesh pallets and half pallets. Decisive for damage-free arrival is the packing method: stack goods flush without overhang, heavy layers at the bottom, wrap everything firmly onto the pallet with stretch film, protect edges and label clearly — an overhang gets damaged during handling and costs loading space. Collection and delivery are by tail-lift vehicle and pallet truck, so that neither a ramp nor a forklift is needed; we serve private addresses too with telephone advance notification. Euro pallets we exchange on request under the usual pallet exchange scheme, one for one.
General cargo, part load, full load — the route choice for pallets
The number of pallets determines the most economical route. One to about three pallets run most cheaply in the general cargo network: bundled with other goods, one to two handling operations, transit time usually 24 to 72 hours. From about four to six pallet spaces the part load often becomes attractive — handling-free, faster and gentler, because your pallets do not leave the vehicle until the recipient. From around 15 to 20 pallet spaces, or where a deadline or exclusivity is required, the full load with the whole vehicle pays off (up to 34 pallet spaces, from ~€1.95/km). You do not have to know the threshold yourself: with every enquiry, the dispatcher automatically checks which route is cheapest for your specific pallet count and lane.
What does pallet shipping cost?
Individual pallets in general cargo are calculated not per kilometre but via the chargeable weight (from real weight, volume and loading metres) — for one to a few pallets this is the cheapest route. Part and full loads we calculate on a per-kilometre basis (±15 %): Sprinter van ~€1.10/km from €89, 7.5 t truck ~€1.45/km from €169, 12 t truck ~€1.65/km from €219, curtain-side semi-trailer ~€1.95/km from €379. Example: a full load with 33 Euro pallets from Nuremberg to Hamburg (around 620 km) on the curtain-side semi-trailer falls roughly in the €1,020–1,390 range, that is around €31–42 per pallet. Price drivers are excess weight per space, lack of stackability and private delivery. You receive the fixed price based on your real dimensions in 30 minutes.
Pallet count and the most economical route
| Pallet count | Recommended route | Transit time | Cost basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 pallets | general cargo | 24–72 hrs. | chargeable weight |
| 4–14 pallets | part load (handling-free) | 1–2 days | km-based |
| 15–33 pallets | full load (FTL) | direct, 1 day | from ~€1.95/km |
| single pallet urgent | express Sprinter van | hours | from ~€1.10/km |
Frequently asked questions
How heavy and how tall may a pallet be for shipping?
In the general cargo network, up to about 1,000 kg per pallet space and around 2.20 m packing height are readily carried; heavier or taller units travel without problem as a part or full load. Decisive is the honest declaration — the vehicle choice, load securing and your fixed price hinge on it.
Do I have to pack my goods onto the pallet myself?
Ideally yes: stacked flush, heavy goods at the bottom, firmly bound to the pallet with stretch film. If you have neither a pallet nor the ability to pack, the driver brings a pallet along and palletises on site for a surcharge — a common service on private collections.
Do I need a ramp or a forklift for the collection?
No. We collect with a tail-lift vehicle and pallet truck and deliver the same way — this works at commercial as well as private addresses without any loading infrastructure. We give advance notification of the delivery by telephone so that someone is on site. Just tell us whether the access is suitable for a larger vehicle.
Do you exchange Euro pallets?
Yes, on request under the usual pallet exchange scheme, one for one: the driver takes along empty, exchangeable Euro pallets in the same number and quality. Disposable, special and damaged pallets are not exchangeable. Whether an exchange or a charge applies we record at booking, so that the pallet accounts stay clean.
What does pallet shipping cost?
Individual pallets in general cargo we calculate via the chargeable weight (the cheapest route for a few pallets); part and full loads on a per-kilometre basis (7.5 t ~€1.45/km, FTL ~€1.95/km, ±15 %). A full load with 33 Euro pallets Nuremberg–Hamburg on the curtain-side semi-trailer falls at roughly €1,020–1,390, around €31–42 per pallet. You receive the fixed price based on your real dimensions in 30 minutes.