Shipping Pallet from Italy

What is a pallet?

The term "pallet" is used to define the platform made of wood, plastic or other material, raised and on which packaged goods can be stacked. Normally, pallets are used for the storage and handling of heavy or very bulky materials. In practice, this type of shipment is used when it is not possible to ship goods packed in a simple cardboard box.

Do you need to ship large items, such as a refrigerator or washing machine, furniture, bicycles, tires, sports equipment or other items that are difficult to handle? Or do you want a series of large packages to reach their destination quickly and without risk? Contact europacco and you'll find the solution that suits you. Our offer is aimed both at companies used to handling goods in large quantities and at private individuals. Thanks to our pallet shipping service, you'll have the opportunity to send what you want in an economic way all over the world.

Shipment of large objects abroad

With europacco it is possible to ship furniture, sofas, bicycles, washing machines or dishwashers, refrigerators, tires, motorcycle parts, engines, auto parts, wheels, sports equipment, bicycles, skis, snowboard and many other large objects that are difficult to handle. All these items can be shipped online in a simple way with europacco.com. It is enough to insert on our site the pickup and the delivery address, pay by credit card or PayPal and pack the items correctly. The next day or another desired day, the pallet will be collected directly from home or from another address indicated at the time of the order confirmation and delivered to the recipient.

If the pallet exceeds the allowed dimensions, you will need to request a personalized quotation by contacting our customer service directly by e-mail. It will be sufficient to indicate the dimensions of the pallet and the weight, the pickup and the delivery address and you will receive a price quotation on the same day.

Type of goods to be shipped and preliminary packaging

How to ship a pallet containing furniture?
People who are planning to move abroad for work reasons or students about to move to other cities to continue their studies, have in the pallets the best solution to safely ship the necessary furniture. But how should the furniture be prepared for shipment? The first thing to do is to place the bulkiest items (tables, sofas, armchairs or closets) on the pallet, also in this case using a strap (alternatively a rope will do, as long as it is strong). It will prevent the furniture from slipping. In the presence of very large pieces of furniture, it is better to disassemble them before placing them on the pallet. Another good idea would be to use bubble wrap to pack each piece of furniture individually, in all its parts; by sacrificing additional time, scratches (or damage) to the surface will be saved. It is advisable to use additional foam elements or cardboard and other packing materials. For the smaller elements of the furniture, we suggest the shipment of the parcel type. The latter, in fact, lends itself very well to cardboard boxes whose dimensions, adding up the three sides of the packed goods, do not exceed the maximum dimensions displayed on the site. Also, the declared weight must respect the chosen range, as well as the maximum allowed weight reported online.

Suitcases to send? The europacco solution
Are you already organizing your next vacation? Do you have to go on a business trip or has a friend left a suitcase to be collected from outside Italy? In this case, in order to organize the shipment on a pallet, you will be asked to wrap the luggage in nylon film or cardboard. We suggest to put the suitcase in an upright position, fixing the film or the cardboard with adhesive tape. Remember to insert inside a transparent plastic envelope the waybill or DDT, applying it on the surface of the baggage to be shipped. As anticipated, there is a valid alternative to the film: a container (ideal would be a cardboard box) of slightly larger size than the suitcase or the same size. In case there should remain some free spaces, it is better to fill them with bubble wrap or, in its absence, with simple rolled up paper. After having sealed the opening with adhesive tape, proceed as indicated a few lines ago regarding the waybill/DDT.

Car tires and tires in general
A tire company or a person who needs to send a set of tires to a relative or a friend: two events that are not as rare as you might think. Strapping is also the protagonist here, but the tires should be previously wrapped in foil. It is also possible to forgo the pallet, packing the tires individually with cellophane or placing them in special black bags. If you find the idea of using bags appealing, the parcel option will satisfy you completely. And the 190 cm limit for the sum of the sides will allow you to pack the tires individually or, in some cases where the tires are small, in pairs. Given the two possible routes (pallet or package), how should you proceed with the packaging? Arrange the tires on the pallet, placing them one on top of the other and secure them with straps or rope, packing everything with film. If the choice will fall on our package option, we suggest packing them individually or in pairs using cardboard, cellophane, nylon film or black bags.

Bikes
In recent times, many people have discovered that they have a great passion for bicycles. And it may happen that some are looking for an optimal option to ship the two-wheeled vehicle from one city to another. Before doing so, it is a priority to assess the size and value of the bike owned. The pallet, for example, is suitable for models of medium category that can be dismantled into large parts. We suggest you first of all to disassemble handlebars, pedals, wheels and frame, wrapping each component with bubble wrap and cardboard. Cellophane or strapping will then allow you to secure the individual pieces. Do not forget the small accessories usually present in the bike, such as baskets, locks and pumps (if you usually train with this, means also computer and water bottle), disassembling and packing them one by one. When the model to be shipped is easily decomposable into small parts, why not choose the package type shipping? If the bike you own is professional, and the presence of not indifferent technical elements does not allow the organization of the package type shipment (and makes it risky or difficult to disassemble), shipping it in its entirety would be the perfect option. It will be up to you, turning to europacco, to decide whether to choose between pallets, medium-sized cartons or professional cartons. Regardless of the decision made, classic packing materials such as bubble wrap, cardboard and more will be available to help you in the packing phase. Once again, we would like to remind you that the transport document will have to be applied at sight.

• Sending furniture
• Pack suitcases properly
• Sending tires
• Shipping a bicycle