Logistics and materials handling keep moving. New practices, technical innovations, local or European initiatives: this page gathers our recent articles and analyses on wooden pallets and the way they are managed.
Palettes Europe follows the sector closely so that the solutions presented here stay in step with current logistical, economic and environmental demands.
Latest articles
- Principles, benefits, the various players and the criteria that matter when choosing an express carrier.
- Multi-site storage has become a strategic lever to smooth flows, shorten lead times and secure pallet stock when a crisis hits.
- In Spain, local initiatives are strengthening the timber sector and giving value to short supply circuits for making and repairing pallets.
- Cost reduction, automation, traceability: companies are investing in optimisation strategies where the pallet plays a central part.
- Elastic straps secure a load quickly, safely and repeatedly. A practical answer that replaces stretch film and cuts packaging waste.
Sector trends
Automation
Automated warehouses are reshaping pallet handling with robotic systems and software that optimise flows.
Sustainability
Companies favour PEFC certified pallets and short supply circuits to lower their carbon footprint.
Digital traceability
QR codes, RFID tags and shared registers allow pallets to be followed in real time along the chain.
Circular economy
Repair and reconditioning keep growing, extending the working life of each carrier.
Innovation and technology
IoT and sensors
- Temperature and humidity sensors
- Real-time geolocation
- Monitoring of transport conditions
- Automatic alerts when something drifts
New materials
- Reinforced composite wood
- Low impact treatments
- Hybrid wood and plastic pallets
- Biobased materials
Automated systems
- Handling robots
- Smart conveyors
- Automatic sorting systems
- Predictive stock management