Bulky & Palletised Freight Shipping Services

When your freight is too heavy, too bulky, or too valuable to leave to chance, PACK & SEND provides pallet transport services that are built on precision and reliability. Whether you’re moving a single pallet locally or shipping multiple pallets interstate, our network ensures your goods are collected, handled, and delivered with the care they deserve.

What Is Pallet Shipping?

Pallet shipping is the most secure and efficient way to move heavy or bulky goods. By consolidating items onto a pallet, freight becomes easier to handle, safer to transport, and less prone to damage. Pallet delivery is widely used by businesses across Australia - from retailers moving stock between warehouses, to manufacturers distributing goods nationwide - but it’s just as valuable for individuals who need a safe and dependable way to send oversized or heavy personal items.

At PACK & SEND, pallet shipping is more than just moving freight. It’s about tailoring the solution to the goods, the journey, and the client.

Why Choose Palletised Freight?

There are many reasons businesses and individuals turn to pallet delivery:

Palletised freight keeps goods stable and protected throughout transit, reducing the chance of damage. It also allows for efficient handling, as forklifts and pallet jacks can quickly load and unload consignments. For bulk shipments, pallets are often the most cost-effective option, consolidating many items into a single load.

PACK & SEND goes further. Where other providers stop at standard pallet transport, we specialise in irregular and complex freight including oversized pallets, fragile items, high-value equipment, or shipments that require extra planning. This is logistics the way it should be done: careful, considered, and customised.

Pallet Sizes, Weight Limits & Skids

In Australia, the most common “standard” pallet size is 1165 mm × 1165 mm, used in both the CHEP and Loscam pooling systems. Depending on construction and usage (static vs dynamic), a standard pallet of this size may be rated to hold around one tonne dynamic load, with significantly higher capacity under static or racking conditions.

What about skids?

Not all freight needs a full pallet. A skid is a freight base with a single top deck and no bottom deck boards, making it lighter and lower profile than a pallet. Skids are useful when:

• The item is bulky, irregular, or heavy and needs a custom base
• You don’t require pallet racking
• A custom timber crate is being built (skids often form the base)
• The freight will move directly from pickup to truck to delivery rather than going through multiple storage points

Because they’re easier to modify, skids are often used for machinery, equipment, awkward items, or bespoke PACK & SEND packing solutions where a standard pallet isn’t suitable.

PACK & SEND manages both standard pallets and custom skids, including oversized, reinforced, or purpose-built bases tailored to the freight.

Preparing Your Pallet

Proper preparation is essential for safe delivery. Goods should be stacked evenly, with the heaviest items at the base, and secured with straps or shrink wrap to prevent shifting in transit. Labels must be clear and durable, ensuring accurate delivery.

If you’re unsure how to prepare your pallet, PACK & SEND can take care of it for you. Our experts can pack, secure, and label your freight, so you have confidence that it will arrive in the same condition it left.

What Affects the Cost of Pallet Delivery?

Pallet shipping costs depend on several factors:

• The size and weight of the load.
• The distance travelled — whether within a city, across states, or into regional areas.
• The nature of the goods, especially if they are fragile or high value.
• The level of service required, from standard delivery to express freight.

Rather than simply quoting the “cheapest price,” we provide transparent, tailored solutions. For clients who want peace of mind, reliability matters more than cutting corners.

Who Can Use Pallet Transport

Anyone who ships goods can use pallet freight. PACK & SEND regularly works with the following clients:

• Businesses that rely on consistent pallet transport, from eCommerce stores to large-scale manufacturers.
• Government departments needing accountable, compliant, and secure freight handling.
• Individuals who want a stress-free way to send large or bulky personal goods without arranging their own equipment.

Whatever the scenario, our approach is always the same: to pack with precision, send with confidence, and handle everything in between.

Pallet Freight Destinations

PACK & SEND provides reliable pallet freight services across both interstate and international shipping routes, giving you complete flexibility no matter where your goods need to go.

• Interstate Pallet Freight – From major metro centres like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide to regional hubs across Australia, we ensure fast, efficient palletised transport tailored to your deadlines and cargo type.
• International Pallet Shipping – With access to a global logistics network, we arrange seamless freight forwarding for pallets bound for Asia, Europe, USA, UK and beyond. Our team manages customs clearance, documentation, and compliance, so your goods move smoothly across borders.

Whether you’re moving pallets across the state or across the globe, PACK & SEND combines local expertise with global scale to deliver with precision, compliance, and confidence.

Book With PACK & SEND for Bulky & Palletised Freight

Many companies can move a pallet. Few can deliver the level of care, service, and customisation that PACK & SEND provides. We offer:

• Tailored freight solutions that adapt to the unique requirements of your goods.
• National coverage combined with international reach.
• Door-to-door services that don’t require forklifts or loading docks.
• A proven process backed by trusted people and personal service.

When it comes to pallet transport in Australia, PACK & SEND stands apart by treating logistics not as a transaction, but as a partnership. Contact or visit one of our PACK & SEND service centres to understand how we can help you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pallet Delivery

Do I need a forklift to send or receive a pallet?

Not necessarily. Many clients don’t have forklifts or loading docks. PACK & SEND can arrange vehicles with tail-lifts and pallet jacks to make collection and delivery simple. Our goal is to remove barriers so anyone can use palletised freight.

Can I send fragile or high-value goods on a pallet?

Yes. Pallet shipping is often the safest way to send fragile or valuable freight because items are kept together as one secure unit. At PACK & SEND, we go further by offering expert packing and additional protection options for sensitive items.

What industries use pallet transport?

Palletised freight is widely used across retail, eCommerce, manufacturing, construction, and government sectors. Individuals also use pallet delivery for relocations, bulky purchases, and personal shipments that can’t be sent through standard parcel services.

Do you ship pallets internationally?

Yes. In addition to domestic pallet transport, PACK & SEND provides international freight solutions. We manage customs requirements, export documentation, and safe handling so your pallets arrive securely at destinations worldwide.

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