Pallet
A flat wooden, plastic, or metal platform used to stack, store, and transport freight. The standard pallet in the US (GMA pallet) measures 48 inches by 40 inches. Palletized freight is handled by forklifts and pallet jacks, making loading and unloading faster and safer. A standard 53-foot dry van can fit 26 pallets loaded two-deep (13 rows of 2).
Detailed Explanation
A flat wooden, plastic, or metal platform used to stack, store, and transport freight. The standard pallet in the US (GMA pallet) measures 48 inches by 40 inches. Palletized freight is handled by forklifts and pallet jacks, making loading and unloading faster and safer. A standard 53-foot dry van can fit 26 pallets loaded two-deep (13 rows of 2).
Example
A warehouse stacks 40 cartons of canned goods on a standard 48x40 pallet, stretch-wraps it, and labels it. The pallet weighs 1,800 lbs and stands 52 inches tall.
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