EUR pallet is an indispensable infrastructure in the European logistics system, and its standardized design originated from the economic reconstruction needs of Europe after World War II. This rectangular wooden pallet with dimensions of 800 × 1200mm adopts a nine legged structure design, allowing forklifts to operate from four directions, significantly improving loading and unloading efficiency. As a standard product certified by the European Pallet Association (EPAL), European standard pallets occupy a dominant position in EU countries and global supply chains, and their core value lies in achieving seamless connection of logistics equipment through unified specifications.
Cost savings brought by standardization
The European standard pallets have increased transportation efficiency by over 40% by reducing the number of replacement steps. Its standardized interface design enables forklifts, shelves, containers, and other equipment to be fully supported, avoiding damage to goods caused by mismatched specifications. According to calculations, using European standard pallets can reduce logistics costs by 15% -20%.
Environmental Protection and Circular Economy Practice
The European standard pallets made of recyclable wood have an average service life of 5-8 years. The EPAL certification system requires each pallet to have a unique number for easy tracking and management. This "shared tray" model has formed a circulation system with an annual turnover of over 200 million times in Europe, significantly reducing resource waste.
The passport to global trade
As an international standard certified by ISO, European standard pallets have been recognized by over 100 countries worldwide. In cross-border e-commerce, automobile manufacturing and other cross-border supply chains, European standard pallets have become a key tool for breaking trade barriers. For example, after using standard pallets, the customs clearance time for goods on the China Europe freight train has been reduced by 30%.
Technological evolution of European standard pallets
Modern European standard pallets have developed multiple variants: EPAL certified lightweight plastic pallets weigh only 15kg, but can support up to 1500kg; moisture resistant plywood pallets can meet the needs of the food and pharmaceutical industry; The intelligent tray embedded with RFID chip can achieve full tracking of goods throughout the process. These innovations have revitalized traditional wooden pallets and demonstrated unique advantages in automated warehouses, cold chain logistics, and other scenarios.
With the advancement of national trade, European standard pallets are becoming a logistics link connecting the Asian and European continents. After obtaining EPAL certification, domestic enterprises can directly supply their products to the European market. According to data in 2023, the export volume of European standard pallets in China increased by 25% year-on-year, with strong demand in high-end manufacturing fields such as automotive parts and electronic equipment. In the future, with the improvement of logistics standardization in China, European standard pallets are expected to achieve greater breakthroughs in the domestic market.
2025-12-25
