Design around the product and journey

Consider weight distribution, vulnerable surfaces, permitted orientation and the number of handling stages. A retail box may need additional transport protection, while a heavy or irregular item may require a purpose-built base or crate.

Measure after packing

Use the outer dimensions and gross weight of the complete unit, including the pallet and protective materials. Tell the manager about overhang, non-stackability or unusual lifting requirements before the quotation is confirmed.

Published pallet formats and equipment ratings do not establish one universal Cargo Euro Hub acceptance limit. The actual unit, vehicle and handling arrangement must be suitable together. Use the articles below to prepare accurate information and a workable package.

Build a suitable package

• How to Pack a Pallet for Shipping

  Pack commercial goods on a pallet with a suitable base, stable load, protected edges and secure restraints, then check dimensions, weight and labels.

• What Are the Most Important Freight Packaging Tips?

  Prepare freight packaging around product protection, load stability, handling access and identification rather than relying on wrapping or fragile labels alone.

• Transport Packaging vs Sales Packaging

  Learn why attractive retail packaging may need extra protection for freight transport and how to assess the complete packaging system before collection.

• Is Bubble Wrap Enough for Freight Transport?

  Understand the role of bubble wrap in freight packaging and why goods may also need rigid protection, internal supports and a suitable securing system.

• How to Pack Goods Without a Pallet

  Prepare non-palletised commercial packages with suitable boxes, internal protection and accurate dimensions, and check when a pallet or other base is needed.

• Can I Ship Unpackaged Goods?

  Learn why unpackaged commercial goods require individual assessment and what protection, lifting and service information is needed before transport acceptance.

• Which Packaging Materials Should I Use?

  Choose freight packaging materials by the job they must perform, from cushioning and edge protection to load restraint, rigid support and identification.

• How to Pack Fragile Commercial Goods

  Prepare fragile freight with product-specific supports, protected surfaces and suitable outer packaging, then agree handling restrictions before booking.

• Pallet vs Wooden Crate: Which Should I Use?

  Compare pallets and wooden crates for commercial freight, considering support, protection, lifting access, measurements and destination wood-packaging rules.

• How to Pack Boxes for Freight Transport

  Pack commercial cartons with suitable strength, internal cushioning, secure closures and clear labels, and decide whether the shipment needs palletisation.

Pallet formats and measurements

• How to Measure Freight Correctly

  Measure freight after packing and include the pallet, crate, protection and all projections when recording length, width, height and gross weight.

• Euro Pallet Sizes & Dimensions

  Check EPAL Euro pallet dimensions and learn how to calculate the finished palletised shipment size, gross weight and handling requirements for transport.

• Euro Pallet vs One-Way Pallet: What Is the Difference?

  Compare Euro and one-way pallets by dimensions, suitability and exchange expectations, then choose a sound load carrier that fits your commercial goods.

• Can Goods Overhang a Pallet?

  Learn why pallet overhang creates handling risks, how to measure an overhanging unit and when a larger pallet or purpose-built base should be considered.

• How High Can a Pallet Be for Freight Transport?

  Check pallet height against the chosen vehicle, handling equipment and receiving site, and measure the complete unit from the base to its highest point.

• How Heavy Can a Pallet Be?

  Understand the separate limits of a pallet, vehicle and unloading equipment, and provide verified gross weights for an accurate commercial freight assessment.

Securing and identification

• How to Secure Goods to a Pallet

  Secure palletised goods with suitable supports, restraints and edge protection while preserving stability, lifting access and the product’s handling limits.

• Stackable vs Non-Stackable Freight

  Understand stackable and non-stackable freight, how packaging and load-bearing strength affect classification and why it must be declared before quotation.

• Stretch Film vs Strapping for Pallet Freight

  Compare stretch film and strapping by their packaging roles and learn why heavy, fragile or unusual goods need a securing system suited to the actual load.

• How to Label a Pallet for Transport

  Label each freight handling unit with the correct shipment identification, keep barcodes readable and check destination details before collection.