Supply chain expenses may be telling you that it's time to find new avenues to reduce costs. Are you currently using wood and other heavy-duty pallets that quickly add up in shipping expenses?

Switching from wood pallets to sustainable plastic pallets can help reduce shipping expenses, resulting in long-term savings. However, with numerous types of plastic pallets to choose from at varying costs, it might be hard to make the switch. In the content below, we explore the different plastic pallet components that influence value and explore how much plastic pallets truly cost.

Buying a new pallet for every load quickly adds up after continually restocking your supply. However, if you use plastic pallets for more than one-way shipping applications, you can buy pallets and reuse them for other shipping and storage needs. Built to last and perform well over time, reusable pallets are durable and easy to clean.

Although plastic pallets have a higher purchase price than wooden pallets, their durability, and longevity of up to 10 years, or 250 trips, exponentially increase their value. Therefore, the higher initial price points are offset by longer life cycles, reduced risk of injury, and contamination due to nails, and broken wood.

While more expensive than lightweight pallets, heavy-duty pallets are durable and provide a low cost per trip. Below, we explore two excellent heavy-duty pallet types: rackable and export.

Rackable pallets are heavy-duty and work perfectly with a racking system and large loads. These pallets are known for their durability, strength, and safe design with impact-resistant features. Additionally, they save coveted warehouse floor space when paired with storage racking systems. These pallets work with any industry and warehouse, perfect for processing, manufacturing, and distribution. These pallets also work well with automation.