Custom Pallets & Crates — Logistics Shipping Services

The cost to ship a pallet of freight depends on pallet size, weight, freight class, distance, pickup and delivery requirements, and whether special handling is needed. Businesses can reduce avoidable charges by using properly sized pallets, secure packaging, accurate labels, and compliant export materials when required. Skid Management Services helps customers source suitable pallets and packaging to support safer, more efficient freight movement.

Pallets are typically transported by forklift, pallet jack, box truck, dry van, flatbed, or less-than-truckload freight carrier, depending on shipment size and destination. Products should be properly stacked, wrapped, strapped, and labeled before loading. For international shipping, heat-treated ISPM-15 pallets may be required. The right pallet design helps improve handling safety and reduce freight damage.

Custom pallets are used when standard pallet sizes or specifications do not properly support a product. They can be designed around product dimensions, weight, handling methods, racking needs, and shipping requirements. Custom pallets help improve load stability, reduce product damage, and make freight handling more efficient, especially for irregular, heavy, delicate, or high-volume goods.

Most international shipments using solid wood packaging require ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets. These pallets are treated, stamped, and documented to show compliance with international phytosanitary standards. Without compliant pallets, shipments may face customs delays, rejection, fumigation costs, or return shipping. Skid Management Services offers ISPM-15 heat-treated export pallet service for customers shipping across borders.

Yes. Skid Management Services offers a broad range of packaging products in addition to pallet supply. Available materials include corner boards, stretch film, strapping, labels, tapes, poly bags, boxes, void fill, pallet covers, and other packaging products. This helps customers consolidate sourcing and maintain consistent supply for palletized freight, warehouse operations, and shipping programs.

Used pallets can be a strong option when cost control and availability are priorities. They are commonly used for routine freight, warehouse storage, and domestic shipping where new pallet specifications are not required. The best choice depends on load weight, condition requirements, and handling environment. Skid Management Services provides used wood pallets through its inventory and supplier network.

Yes. Pallet pickup and reverse logistics programs help recover used pallets from customer sites and return them to productive use through reuse, repair, recycling, or closed-loop management. These programs can reduce waste, improve dock space, and support sustainability goals. Skid Management Services offers pallet pickup and reverse logistics as part of its broader pallet management capabilities.

Start by reviewing the product’s weight, dimensions, stacking pattern, destination, handling equipment, and compliance requirements. Domestic shipments may work well on new or used standard pallets, while export shipments often require ISPM-15 heat-treated pallets. Custom pallets are ideal when freight needs added support, special sizing, or improved load stability during transport and storage.