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What is ISPM 15?
Understand the wood packaging standard, what it covers and what to check before buying export pallets.
Read guideTreatmentISPM 15 heat treatment explained
What HT means, how the treatment requirement differs from drying, and what buyers should ask their supplier.
Read guideMarkingsHow to read an ISPM 15 pallet stamp
Understand country and provider codes, HT markings and the limits of a visual pallet check.
Read guideDocumentsDo ISPM 15 pallets need a certificate?
The difference between the pallet mark, supplier paperwork and documents required for the goods you export.
Read guideTreatmentHeat treated vs kiln dried pallets
Separate plant-health treatment from moisture control when specifying pallets for export.
Read guideReuseUsed, repaired and remanufactured pallets
What to ask before reusing a marked pallet or buying used pallets for an export shipment.
Read guideMaterialsWhich packaging materials are exempt from ISPM 15?
Understand processed-wood and non-wood alternatives, and why mixed-material packaging needs care.
Read guideMaterialsPallet collars, crates and dunnage
Assess every raw-timber packaging component used to support, secure or protect an export consignment.
Read guideBuyingPallet sizes, loads and forklift entry
Why pallet footprint, load distribution and handling matter alongside ISPM 15 treatment.
Read guideBuyingHow to buy the right ISPM 15 pallets
A practical brief for comparing export pallet quotations without leaving critical requirements unstated.
Read guideDispatchThe export pallet dispatch checklist
A practical final review for packaging condition, markings, shipment records and last-minute changes.
Read guideStorageStoring export pallets: moisture, mould and pests
Keep pallet condition under control between delivery, packing and dispatch.
Read guideDestinationsISPM 15 pallets for exports to the EU
Plan wood packaging for shipments from Great Britain to EU destinations, with a focus on pre-dispatch checks.
Read guideDestinationsWood pallets moving to Northern Ireland
Distinguish Great Britain, Northern Ireland and EU movements when planning wood packaging.
Read guideDestinationsISPM 15 pallets for exports to the USA
Prepare pallet markings, condition checks and supplier records for US-bound goods.
Read guideDestinationsISPM 15 pallets for exports to Australia
Understand why compliant timber packaging and Australian import documentation need to be reviewed together.
Read guidePallet options1200 × 1000 mm export pallets
A familiar UK pallet footprint, specified around your cargo and handling process.
Read guidePallet options1200 × 800 mm Euro-size export pallets
Clarify whether you need a Euro footprint or a specific licensed exchange pallet.
Read guidePallet optionsUsed pallets for export
Assess condition, consistency and marking before choosing a used pallet for a shipment.
Read guidePallet optionsBespoke export pallets and skids
Build the enquiry around the load, lifting method and shipment requirements.
Read guidePallet optionsChemical pallet requirements: CP designs
Specify the exact chemical pallet design and cargo requirements before requesting supply.
Read guidePallet optionsPlastic and processed-wood pallet alternatives
Compare non-wood and processed-wood options with the demands of your export shipment.
Read guidePriority delivery areasISPM 15 pallets in Southampton
Export pallet enquiries for Southampton: pallet options, cargo specifications, treatment, delivery planning and direct contact.
Read guidePriority delivery areasISPM 15 pallets in Portsmouth
Export pallet enquiries for Portsmouth: pallet options, cargo specifications, treatment, delivery planning and direct contact.
Read guidePriority delivery areasISPM 15 pallets in London
Export pallet enquiries for London: pallet options, cargo specifications, treatment, delivery planning and direct contact.
Read guideAboutAbout ISPM15Pallets.co.uk
Practical export pallet guidance and purchasing enquiries through Palletmove Limited.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceDebarked wood and bark limits
Understand the difference between removing bark, treating timber and inspecting a finished pallet.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceHT, DH, MB and SF: ISPM 15 treatment codes
Know what treatment abbreviations mean and how to specify the method your shipment requires.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceHow to check an ISPM 15 pallet supplier
Separate the seller, treatment provider and marking authority when assessing export pallet supply.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceMissing or unreadable ISPM 15 marks
A practical response when export pallet markings cannot be identified clearly.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceDoes ISPM 15 treatment expire?
Why age alone does not decide whether a pallet can be used for another export shipment.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceGoods-in inspection for export pallets
Build a practical acceptance check around the specification, marks and condition of delivered pallets.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceWhat happens if wood packaging is rejected?
Prepare an exception plan for a shipment questioned over its wood packaging.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceWho is responsible for export wood packaging?
Coordinate the buyer, supplier, packing team, forwarder and importer before shipment.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceWhat affects the cost of ISPM 15 pallets?
Compare quotations by construction, quantity, treatment and delivered cost.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceISPM 15 pallet myths and common mistakes
Clear up the assumptions that cause avoidable purchasing and packing problems.
Read guideISPM 15 guidanceAn export pallet specification template
The information to put on a repeat order, drawing or supplier enquiry.
Read guidePallet constructionTwo-way entry export pallets
Two-way entry allows fork approach from two opposite sides. It is a construction choice, not a treatment category. A runner-based pallet or skid can be useful where the handling route consistently allows that approach, but access needs to be checked at the destination as well as the dispatch site.
Read guidePallet constructionFour-way entry export pallets
Four-way entry designs provide access from all four sides for suitable equipment, but not every opening works with every pallet truck. Block arrangement, lower boards and entry geometry influence practical compatibility. Check the actual design rather than relying on a four-way label.
Read guidePallet constructionTwo-way vs four-way pallets
The best entry design depends on how the loaded pallet moves. Compare access, construction, equipment compatibility and cost against the same cargo and destination requirement. Neither entry label establishes a load rating or ISPM 15 status.
Read guidePallet constructionNew heat-treated export pallets
New pallets can be specified around consistent dimensions and construction. Their new condition does not by itself establish treatment, marking or capacity. Include those requirements when requesting a quotation, alongside any customer drawing or acceptance standard.
Read guidePallet constructionNew vs used ISPM 15 pallets
Condition is a commercial and operational choice. A new pallet can offer a controlled specification; a used pallet can suit applications that accept the offered condition and construction. Either option needs appropriate treatment and marking where required by the movement.
Read guidePallet constructionHeavy-duty export pallets
Heavy duty is a description that needs a design behind it. Cargo weight, point loads, support spans and movement determine the requirement. A thick-looking board or a treatment stamp is not evidence of a safe working load.
Read guidePallet constructionExport skids and machinery bases
A skid or base may be chosen to support equipment during packing and transport. Terminology varies, so show the intended construction and handling rather than assuming every supplier means the same thing by skid.
Read guidePallet constructionLow-profile export pallets
Reducing base height can help meet a loaded-height constraint, but it changes the space available for supports and fork entry. Begin with the complete loaded dimension and equipment requirement rather than choosing the thinnest visible pallet.
Read guidePallet constructionLong export pallets
Long products require a base matched to their support needs and the handling route. Overall length alone does not show where the cargo needs support, whether it can flex or how it will be restrained.
Read guidePallet constructionWide export pallets
A wide pallet can support a broad cargo footprint, but usable loading width, door access and handling equipment must all be checked. A pallet that fits the goods may still be unsuitable for the chosen transport route.
Read guidePallet constructionClose-boarded export pallets
Closer deck-board spacing can help support certain cargo formats, but the appropriate arrangement depends on the load and its packaging. Board gaps, thickness and support underneath the boards should be specified together.
Read guidePallet constructionPallets with additional deck boards
Adding deck boards changes how the cargo is supported, but does not automatically increase an established load rating. The rest of the construction and the support conditions still govern performance.
Read guidePallet constructionPallets with heavier runners
Runner dimensions are one part of pallet design. Heavier sections may be considered for a particular support span or point-load arrangement, but a runner specification alone does not establish complete pallet performance.
Read guidePallet constructionExport pallets made to drawing
A controlled drawing gives the supplier a precise starting point for bespoke supply. It should identify geometry, construction, tolerances and the intended loading and handling conditions.
Read guidePallet constructionExport pallets made to sample
A sample can help describe an existing pallet, particularly when no drawing is available. It cannot by itself establish its original capacity, treatment history or suitability for a different cargo.
Read guidePallet constructionPallet collars for export
Collars change a pallet into a different packaging assembly. Their dimensions, material, hinges, stacking and fixing method need to work with the base and cargo. Raw-wood collars also need review under the destination’s wood-packaging requirements.
Read guidePallet constructionExport crates and cases: pallet-base requirements
An enclosed case may combine panels, a pallet base, framing and internal blocking. The material description needs to cover the entire package, including solid timber hidden behind processed-wood panels.
Read guidePallet sizes1200 × 1000 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
UK-size pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes1200 × 800 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
Euro-size pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes1000 × 1000 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
Square pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes1100 × 1100 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
1100 mm square pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes1140 × 1140 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
1140 mm square pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes1200 × 1200 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
Large square pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes1200 × 1500 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
Extended rectangular pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes900 × 1200 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
900 × 1200 mm pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes800 × 600 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
Half-size pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizes600 × 400 mm ISPM 15 pallet enquiries
Quarter-size pallet enquiries: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet sizesCustom-size ISPM 15 pallets
Custom-size pallets: dimensions, orientation, construction and export requirements to include in your pallet enquiry.
Read guidePallet constructionCP1 to CP9 pallet sizes and specification guide
Compare the nine CP design designations and learn why footprint alone cannot identify a chemical pallet.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for heavy export loads
A heavy load requires a specified support system, not a heavier-sounding pallet name. Record the gross mass, centre of gravity and contact points before considering a construction. A supplier needs to understand whether the load is spread over the deck or concentrated into a few feet.
Read guideCargo applicationsExport pallets for forklift handling
Forklift compatibility depends on entry geometry, approach, available fork length and the complete loaded unit. Two-way and four-way labels describe possible approach directions; they do not replace checking the actual equipment.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for pallet trucks
A pallet that accepts forklift forks may not work with a pallet truck. Lower boards, entry openings and wheel paths matter. Tell the supplier that pallet-truck use is required, including any powered or automated equipment.
Read guideCargo applicationsExport pallets for warehouse operations
Warehouse suitability includes space, stock identification, damage control and compatibility with equipment. A pallet is part of a repeated process involving receipt, movement, storage, picking and dispatch.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for static storage
Static storage describes a condition of use, not a universal rating. Floor support, stacked loads, duration and the cargo’s contact pattern all matter. A pallet’s behaviour on a flat floor does not establish its suitability on forks or rack beams.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for racking
Racking creates specific support conditions that must be matched to the pallet and load. Beam spacing, pallet orientation and the racking system influence suitability. An HT mark contains no racking load rating.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for conveyors and automated lines
Automated systems may require consistent dimensions, underside geometry and tolerances. A pallet that works during a manual trial may still create problems at transfer points, stops or sensors in a production line.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for export containers
Container planning starts with the actual packed dimensions, door clearance, cargo weights and securing method. Nominal pallet size is only one input. The container and route must be confirmed with the freight provider.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for one-way export shipping
A one-way pallet is selected for a route where return is not part of the commercial plan. That does not remove structural, handling or plant-health requirements. The destination customer still needs to accept and unload the unit.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for repeat and scheduled deliveries
Repeat supply benefits from an agreed product specification and a clear process for changes. Forecast quantity, order timing and delivery cadence should be discussed alongside the construction and export requirements.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for bulk packaged products
Bulk cargo can arrive in sacks, drums, large bags or other packages, each with different support needs. Identify the package format and how it bears on the deck before choosing a base.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets and skids for machinery exports
Machinery often places concentrated loads on small feet and may have an uneven centre of gravity. Drawings, lifting information and the final packed dimensions are more useful than a broad heavy-duty description.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallets for long products
Profiles, tubes, panels and other long goods need support that matches their shape and stiffness. The support pattern and restraint can be as important as the outer pallet length.
Read guideCargo applicationsExport pallets for drums
Drum layouts create defined contact patterns and concentrated weights. State the number of drums, diameter, gross filled mass and arrangement. Confirm any chemical, customer or dangerous-goods requirements separately.
Read guideCargo applicationsExport pallets for bagged goods
Bags can need different deck support from rigid containers. Filled dimensions, flexibility, stacking pattern and susceptibility to damage should be described to the supplier and packing specialist.
Read guideCargo applicationsPallet bases for crates and cases
A pallet base inside a case has to support the cargo and integrate with the frame, panels and internal restraints. Treat the case as a complete assembly rather than purchasing the base in isolation.
Read guideCargo applicationsChoosing pallets for international shipping
An international route combines destination wood-packaging requirements with practical cargo and handling constraints. Confirm origin, transit and final destination before ordering. The word export alone does not define the product.
Read guideCargo applicationsWooden pallet bases for air-freight consignments
An ordinary wooden pallet base and an aviation unit load device are different things. Agree how the packed cargo will be tendered, built up and handled with the freight agent before choosing a base.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for engineering businesses
Engineering consignments can combine machined components, fabrications and equipment with very different contact points. Specify the packed load rather than using the department name as the pallet specification.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for chemical-sector shipments
Chemical-sector buyers may require a named CP design, a customer-approved construction or another specific package. Identify the requirement in writing rather than selecting a pallet from a general chemical label.
Read guideIndustry requirementsPallet specifications for pharmaceutical supply chains
Pharmaceutical operations can have defined supplier and packaging acceptance procedures. Ask the receiving organisation for the actual pallet specification, including material, cleanliness and any restriction on reused packaging.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for food manufacturers
Food-sector pallet requirements depend on the packed product and the receiving operation. Distinguish a transport pallet under sealed outer packaging from any material intended to contact food directly.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for automotive suppliers
Automotive deliveries often follow a customer packaging instruction. Obtain the current revision, including base dimensions, pack quantity, orientation, labels and any returnable-system requirements.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for steel products
Steel products can create concentrated weights, long spans and vulnerable contact surfaces. Describe the exact product, bundle or fabricated assembly and its permitted support points.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for building products
Building products range from bagged material to panels and fragile finished units. Select the construction around the actual product and its protection needs, not the sector label.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for packaging manufacturers
Packaging businesses may ship bulky but relatively light goods, dense reels or nested products. Volume, contact pattern and customer automation can matter as much as gross mass.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for logistics providers
A logistics operation may handle goods from multiple customers with different destinations and pallet specifications. Keep those requirements connected to the consignment instead of treating all marked pallets as interchangeable.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallet planning for warehouse operators
Warehouse teams need clear acceptance criteria and an easy way to keep questioned stock out of circulation. Pallet identity, condition and intended use should remain visible from goods-in to dispatch.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for aerospace supply chains
Aerospace customers may issue detailed packaging, traceability and preservation instructions. Use the current customer documents to define the requirement; the sector name alone does not identify a compliant pallet.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for electrical products
Electrical consignments can include boxed equipment, cabinets or sensitive assemblies. Record packed dimensions, mass and the product manufacturer’s handling and environmental requirements.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for industrial components
Small components, castings and irregular parts can create very different deck-contact patterns. Describe whether they travel in cartons, bins, fixtures or as individual pieces.
Read guideIndustry requirementsA pallet buying guide for UK exporters
Exporters need a repeatable way to combine the customer’s packaging requirement, the destination’s wood-packaging rules and the practical supply schedule. Start the pallet enquiry before the packing deadline becomes urgent.
Read guideIndustry requirementsExport pallets for distribution centres
Distribution centres need pallet consistency and clear acceptance criteria across multiple suppliers. Provide the actual handling-system requirements, including conveyors, racks and unloading equipment.
Read guideIndustry requirementsPallets for marine and port-related equipment
Marine-sector shipments may involve machinery, spares and irregular assemblies. Establish where packing takes place and whether empty pallets are delivered to a business site or a controlled port facility.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: Wales
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Swansea, Cardiff, Newport, Wrexham, Broughton. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: West Midlands
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Hereford. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: East Midlands
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Northampton. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: Yorkshire
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford, Hull, Doncaster, Rotherham. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: North West England
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington, Chester, Runcorn, Widnes, Ellesmere Port, Macclesfield. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: South West England
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, Plymouth, Exeter. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: Thames Valley and Oxford
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Reading, Slough, Oxford. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: East of England and Milton Keynes
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Cambridge, Peterborough, Stevenage, Luton, Milton Keynes. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: North East England
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Middlesbrough. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: Scotland
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Aberdeen, Glasgow, Dundee, Grangemouth. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideRegional enquiriesISPM 15 pallet enquiries: Northern Ireland delivery enquiries
Pallet specification and delivery enquiries for Belfast. Confirm the product, postcode, handling and export requirement with the team.
Read guideDestinationsISPM 15 pallets for exports to Canada
Plan Canadian wood-packaging enquiries using CFIA requirements and the consignee’s handling specification.
Read guideDestinationsWood packaging for exports to New Zealand
Use New Zealand’s wood-packaging import health standard alongside your importer’s packing instructions.
Read guideDestinationsWood packaging for imports into Great Britain
Specify the packaging requirement with your overseas supplier before goods are dispatched.
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