Logistics Solutions
Describe your freight or shipping pallet needs once, and we connect you with partner suppliers in the New Orleans area.
Freight Transportation Pallets
Freight pallets are handled at several points between shipper and consignee, so condition and consistent dimensions matter. We connect you with partner suppliers who can quote the grade and size you describe.
- Stringer and block designs are both common in freight; say which your carriers and equipment prefer
- The standard 48x40 GMA size suits most freight equipment
- Grade A, B and C options can match different shipping needs
- Consistent dimensions help with load planning
- Ask for ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets if a load is going abroad; a partner supplier can confirm availability
- Describe your carrier requirements in the request so a supplier can respond to them
LTL Shipping Pallets
Less-than-truckload freight is handled more often than full loads, so pallet condition matters:
- Standard sizes are generally easier for carriers and terminals to handle
- Stronger grades suit shipments with multiple handling points
- Lower grades may be enough for lighter, single-stop shipments
- Note the product weight and how it is stacked in your request
- Availability depends on partner suppliers
- Pricing is by quote from partner suppliers
Cross-Docking Operations
Pallets at a cross-dock move from inbound to outbound doors with little storage time. When you request a quote:
- Say which sizes your dock equipment handles
- Mention whether pallets will be reused or leave with the freight
- Mixed sizes can be requested for mixed freight
- Describe how many pallets you expect to need so suppliers can respond
- A partner supplier follows up with what is available
- Request pickup of surplus pallets in the same form
International Shipping
Export pallets are generally expected to meet ISPM 15, the international standard for treating wood packaging. Heat treatment brings the wood core to 56 °C for 30 minutes, and compliant pallets carry the HT stamp.
- Ask for ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets in your request; a partner supplier can confirm availability
- Look for the HT stamp on the pallet
- Check current regulations for your destination country
- One-way pallets are often chosen for export loads
- Partner suppliers may be able to build to your dimensions for container loading
- Describe container or load dimensions in your request
Choosing a Grade for Your Freight
Not every shipment needs the same pallet. These are the general meanings of the grades:
- Grade A: the most uniform, typically newer or like-new pallets
- Grade B: sound pallets that may show repairs or wear but remain usable
- Grade C: older or mixed pallets, typically for lighter or one-time use
- Stronger grades suit repeat handling and heavier freight
- Capacity depends on design, condition and how the load is supported
- Ask a partner supplier which grade fits your freight
Last Mile Delivery
Final delivery operations often need pallets that are easy to move and fit the vehicle:
- Ask about lighter pallet options if handling weight matters
- Describe the vehicles and docks your pallets will move through
- Specify sizes for different product types
- Request one-way pallets for deliveries you do not expect to get back
- Pickup and delivery are arranged by partner suppliers where available
- Availability depends on partner suppliers
Reverse Logistics and Pallet Recovery
Returned and surplus pallets can often be reused, repaired or recycled:
- Partner suppliers may buy used pallets that are in reusable condition
- Repair is often possible for pallets with broken boards
- Pallets that cannot be repaired can often be recycled
- Pickup can be requested for used pallets in the New Orleans area
- Describe the quantity, condition and location of the pallets in your request
- Any payment for used pallets is set by the partner supplier
How the Referral Process Works
New Orleans Pallets is a free referral service. We do not stock, sell or deliver pallets ourselves.
- Fill in one request form with what you need
- Choose buy, sell, repair, recycle, pickup or delivery
- Your request goes to partner suppliers in the New Orleans area
- A partner supplier follows up with you directly
- Partner suppliers set pricing, terms and delivery
- The quote request is free with no obligation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pallets hold up best in freight networks?
Stronger, more uniform pallets, typically Grade A and B, tend to handle repeated forklift and carrier handling better. The right choice depends on your load weight and how many times the pallet will be handled.
Can I request pallets for LTL and FTL shipments?
Yes. Describe the size, quantity and handling in the request form, and a partner supplier follows up with what is available.
Can I ask for ISPM 15 pallets for exports?
Yes. Ask for ISPM 15 heat-treated pallets in your request. A partner supplier can confirm availability. Check current regulations for your destination country.
Can I say when I need pallets for a busy terminal?
Timing depends on the partner supplier. Note when you need the pallets in your request and a supplier follows up.
Can salvageable pallets be sold back?
Partner suppliers may buy used pallets in reusable condition. Describe the quantity, condition and location in your request.
Can pallet loss in transit be reduced?
We do not manage pallets for you. Choosing a suitable grade and planning which pallets travel with the freight and which stay put can help reduce losses.
Are lighter pallets available?
Partner suppliers may be able to source lighter pallet options. Mention weight limits in your request.
Are custom dimensions available for special freight?
Partner suppliers may be able to build to your dimensions. Describe them in your request.
Can pallets be supplied to more than one location?
Describe each location in your request. Whether a partner supplier can serve them depends on the supplier and the area.
Are recycling options available?
Yes. Partner suppliers may repair used pallets or recycle those that cannot be reused. Wood that cannot be reused can often be ground into mulch or other materials.