The EUR/EPAL Euro pallet is the dominant standard for European trade and international pharmaceutical logistics. Learn specs, ISPM-15 requirements, and sourcing options through Florida Pallet Supply.
The Euro pallet (also called EUR pallet or EPAL pallet) is the standard platform for European logistics. Measuring 1200mm x 800mm, it is narrower and shorter than the US 48x40 GMA pallet but carries impressive load ratings - especially in racking.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (metric) | 1200mm x 800mm |
| Dimensions (imperial) | 47.2" x 31.5" |
| Certification | EUR/EPAL certified |
| Static Load Capacity | 4,000 lbs (1,800 kg) |
| Dynamic Load Capacity | 3,300 lbs (1,500 kg) |
| Racking Capacity | 2,200 lbs (1,000 kg) |
| Export Requirement | ISPM-15 heat treated required for US exports |
| Forklift Entry | 4-way (block pallet construction) |
| Pallet Weight | 33 lbs (15 kg) typical |
Florida Pallet Supply can source ISPM-15 compliant Euro pallets for import/export customers shipping through Florida ports and across FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE.
Get a QuoteThe Euro pallet is a block pallet - built with 9 wooden blocks (3 rows of 3) rather than stringers - which gives it full 4-way entry and excellent load distribution. The EPAL (European Pallet Association) oversees certification of new Euro pallets produced in Europe and increasingly in the US market. For American companies importing goods from Europe or exporting to European customers, the Euro pallet footprint is a daily reality.
One critical compliance requirement: all wooden pallets moving between countries must meet ISPM-15 phytosanitary standards. This means heat treatment at 56 degrees Celsius core temperature for 30 continuous minutes, with proper IPPC marking. The IPPC ISPM-15 standard governs all international wood packaging movement. The European Pallet Association (EPAL) maintains certification and quality standards for EUR pallets in circulation. Florida Pallet Supply can source heat-treated Euro pallets for customers using Florida's import/export infrastructure. See our ISPM-15 heat treatment guide for full compliance details.
Importers receiving European goods and exporters shipping to European markets encounter Euro pallets constantly. Florida's ports - particularly Port Miami, Port Everglades, and Port Tampa Bay - handle significant transatlantic container traffic on Euro pallets. Florida Pallet Supply supports import/export logistics companies and freight forwarders with Euro pallet sourcing and ISPM-15 compliant heat treatment across all five states we serve.
Get Euro Pallets →US companies supplying European retailers, distributors, or manufacturers often need to package their products on Euro pallets to meet receiving requirements at European DCs. The 1200x800mm footprint fits European truck and rail dimensions that differ from North American standards. Florida Pallet Supply can source certified Euro pallets with required ISPM-15 treatment for outbound export shipments.
View Options →Pharmaceutical companies with global distribution networks often specify Euro pallets for product moving through European regulatory channels. GDP (Good Distribution Practice) compliance in European pharma logistics frequently requires EUR/EPAL certified pallets. Florida's pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution sector - including operations in the Miami and Tampa corridors - may need Euro pallet sourcing for international shipments. Florida Pallet Supply can advise on pharma-grade pallet options.
Request Quote →The Euro pallet (1200x800mm / 47.2x31.5 inches) is narrower and shorter than the US standard 48x40 GMA pallet. The Euro pallet uses block construction (9 blocks) while the GMA uses stringer construction. The Euro pallet has a higher racking capacity relative to its size due to its block design. Euro pallets are the standard in Europe, while GMA pallets are the standard in North America - the two systems are not directly interchangeable in most supply chain configurations.
Yes. Any wooden pallet - including Euro pallets - moving in international trade must comply with ISPM-15 phytosanitary standards, which require heat treatment. Euro pallets used within the US domestically do not require heat treatment, but any Euro pallet entering or leaving the US as part of an international shipment must carry the IPPC HT marking confirming treatment to ISPM-15 standards. Florida Pallet Supply sources ISPM-15 compliant Euro pallets for export customers.
Euro pallets can be used in US warehouses but require rack beam adjustments. The 800mm (31.5 inch) width is significantly narrower than the 40-inch US standard pallet width, so standard US rack systems designed for 48x40 pallets will need beam repositioning to support the shorter Euro pallet dimension properly. Consult our racking compatibility guide for configuration guidance.
EPAL (European Pallet Association) certification means the pallet has been produced by a licensed manufacturer to the exact EUR pallet specification, with quality control and traceability. Certified pallets carry the EPAL logo on one of the blocks along with the producer's license number. EPAL certification ensures load performance consistency and pallet exchange compatibility within Europe's pallet pool system. Not all Euro-format pallets in the US carry EPAL certification - contact Florida Pallet Supply to discuss your specific certification requirements.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply can source Euro format pallets for customers in FL, GA, NJ, MD, and DE who require them for import/export operations, pharmaceutical distribution, or European trade. Because Euro pallets are not produced in high volumes domestically, lead times may vary. Contact our team with your quantity requirements and timeline for current availability and pricing.
Fast delivery across Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Maryland, and Delaware. New, recycled, and custom options available.
Kiln-dried hardwood meets NWPCA Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets; moisture content verified <19% at dispatch, blade-cut deck boards, no visible bark.
Florida Department of Agriculture inspects pallet treatment facilities under the federal cooperative inspection agreement; our Tampa and Jacksonville locations are stamp-authorized facilities.
Citrus packers operating in Florida's three citrus belts (Indian River, Polk County, Highlands County) require Florida-specific phytosanitary documentation; we coordinate with the Florida Citrus Mutual office for compliant freight.
Standard 48x40 GMA pallets feature 5/8 inch deck boards with a 4-board face pattern; bottom configuration is 3-board for four-way fork entry; nail pattern uses 2.5 inch screw-shank galvanized fasteners.
48x40 GMA load capacity is 2,800 lb racked (face-loaded), 4,600 lb static, and 2,500 lb dynamic per ASME MH1 2016; deck board span 3.5 inches; deflection under rated load <0.5 inch.
Drop-trailer programs maintain a customer-dedicated 53-foot trailer on-site; we swap full-for-empty on a scheduled 24/48/72-hour rotation; preferred for high-throughput dock operations.
Beverage distributors (beer, soda, water) move primarily 48x40 GMA in dry-van loads; standard week sees Mon/Wed/Fri delivery rotation; volume discounts kick in at 200+ pallets per week sustained.
Volume pricing kicks in at 100 pallets, 500 pallets, and 2,000 pallets per month; sustained standing orders lock pricing for 12 months; spot orders subject to current lumber market pricing.
Pallet recycling diverts ~80% of returned stock from landfill; recycled pallets carry 60-70% lower embodied carbon than new GMA; our annual sustainability report documents tons diverted per customer.
Florida Pallet Supply's lumber sourcing prioritizes Southeast US mill stock from Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and the Carolinas. Mixed hardwood blends typically include oak, maple, ash, and hickory at 600+ specific gravity, kiln-dried to 12-19 percent moisture before fabrication. Southern Yellow Pine #2 grade dominates new GMA builds because of consistent dimensional stability, predictable nail-holding capacity, and competitive economics against Pacific Northwest stock. Regional sourcing reduces transport carbon by approximately 60 percent compared to PNW lumber delivered to Florida operations.
Heat treatment to ISPM-15 specification at Florida Pallet Supply runs in computer-monitored kilns sized for 1,200-pallet batch loads. Wood core temperature is verified by 9-point thermocouple grid: 4 surface probes plus 5 deep-core probes inserted into representative deck boards on each batch. Compliance demands 56 degrees Celsius core temperature held for 30 continuous minutes; our standard cycle holds 58 degrees for 35 minutes for a documented compliance buffer. Each batch generates a treatment log with timestamp, temperature curve, kiln number, lumber lot reference, and inspector signature, archived in the chain-of-custody database for the full 7-year retention period required for export verification.
Plastic HDPE pallets supplied by Florida Pallet Supply meet FDA 21 CFR 178.3520 for indirect food additive contact and tolerate wash-down cycles at 180 degrees Fahrenheit. Closed-cell injection-molded construction eliminates wood splinters, biological contamination harborage points, and moisture absorption. Standard 48x40 HDPE units weigh 28-32 lb empty (versus 38-42 lb for wood GMA) and carry 4,000-5,000 lb static load ratings. Lifespan typically reaches 8-12 years in closed-loop pool service, returning a per-cycle cost 60-75 percent below wood pallet replacement economics for high-rotation pharmaceutical, dairy, and frozen-protein operations.
Recycled-grade sorting at Florida Pallet Supply uses a 12-point inspection protocol applied to every returned pallet. Stage 1 visual inspection checks for visible damage, contamination, and stamp integrity. Stage 2 structural test applies a 4,000 lb dynamic load via hydraulic press to verify no hidden cracks. Stage 3 moisture verification with handheld meter confirms below 19 percent water content per NWPCA standard. Stage 4 stamp authentication for ISPM-15 returns confirms the IPPC mark, country code, facility number, and treatment code remain legible and untampered. Pallets failing any stage are routed to repair lane or chip-and-mulch stream; pass-rate runs 73 percent for Grade A, 91 percent across A+B combined.
CP (Chemical Pallet) series are specialized European specs designed for chemical industry export. CP1 measures 1200x1000mm, CP2 1200x800mm, CP3 1140x1140mm, CP9 1140x1140mm reinforced. All carry ISPM-15 heat treatment. EUR/EPAL pallets measure 1200x800mm, use an 11-board pattern, weigh ~25 kg, and are the dominant general-purpose European spec. Florida Pallet Supply builds both CP and EUR/EPAL for European exporters; lead time 7-10 business days, EPAL certification optional.
Yes. Knockdown (KD) pallets ship flat to save freight space and assemble on-site. Common for international shipments where dimensional weight constraints favor flat-pack. Florida Pallet Supply builds KD pallets in 48x40 GMA and custom sizes; assembly hardware (nails, brackets) included. Per-pallet pricing runs 10-15 percent higher than pre-assembled but freight savings often offset for trans-oceanic shipments.
Yes - when properly inspected and graded. Recycled Grade A pallets must demonstrate no broken or replaced boards, fully legible GMA stamp, and pass dynamic load test before grading. Load capacity meets the 2,500 lb dynamic / 4,600 lb static specification per ASME MH1 2016. Recycled Grade B pallets retain structural integrity but show repaired boards; load capacity is typically reduced to 2,000 lb dynamic for non-critical industrial loads.
Net 30 standard for established customers with credit approval. First three orders run Net 15 or COD. ACH transfer is preferred for invoice payment; credit card accepted with 2.5 percent processing surcharge above $10,000 per transaction. Wire transfer accepted for large orders and international customers. Letter of credit available for export orders over $50,000 on request.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply offers API integration with major WMS systems including Manhattan Active, Oracle WMS Cloud, SAP EWM, Blue Yonder, HighJump, and Mecalux Easy. Custom integration with proprietary ERP systems supported via REST API or EDI. Per-pallet barcode data, lot traceability records, treatment certificates, and POD documentation flow automatically to the customer system.
Same-day delivery in 19 Florida same-day counties carries no premium over standard pricing for orders confirmed by 2 PM EST. Next-day statewide delivery also has no premium. Emergency dispatch (24/7 outside business hours) carries a $250-500 freight surcharge depending on origin yard and destination distance. Weekend dispatch with 24-hour notice runs $100-250 freight premium for premium-account customers.
The IPPC stamp is branded into the wood (not painted or stickered) on at least two opposite sides of each pallet, after heat treatment completes. The stamp shows the IPPC wheat-stalk logo, US country code, the facility's APHIS-registered number (assigned by USDA), and the HT treatment code. Hand-drawn, painted, or stickered marks are rejected at customs because they can be falsified. Stamp legibility must survive normal pallet handling for the full export trip.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply ships mixed orders routinely. Common scenarios: new pallets for high-visibility customer-facing shipments (DTC e-commerce, retail-ready displays) and recycled Grade A for industrial inbound. Pricing applies per pallet type; freight bundles all types on a single truckload. Standing-order programs can lock pricing on a multi-type basket.
Wood GMA pallets typically last 8-15 trips in a typical distribution cycle (warehouse to retail and back). Heavy-duty builds with reinforced stringers and 7/8-inch deck boards stretch lifespan to 20+ trips. Block pallets last longer than stringer pallets - typically 25-40 trips - because the continuous-face deck distributes load forces across nine support blocks instead of three stringers.
Pool pallets are owned by the rental company (CHEP blue, PECO red) and circulate in a closed-loop. You pay per trip and return them. Owned pallets are yours - bought once, depreciated over service life. Pool models work for closed-loop CPG-to-major-retailer flows (Costco, Walmart, Kroger). Owned models work for variable distribution lanes, export, custom specs, and any operation outside the major-retailer pool network. Florida Pallet Supply supplies owned pallets and supports the buy-back program at end-of-life.
Both. Per-pallet pricing is standard for orders under 1,000 pallets per quote. Per-truckload pricing applies when orders fill a 53-foot dry van (~600 pallets for standard 48x40 GMA, ~300 for oversized custom). Truckload pricing typically saves 5-15 percent over per-pallet equivalent because freight bundles efficiently. Standing-order customers receive freight bundled into per-pallet pricing for predictable accounting.
Yes. Florida Pallet Supply welcomes customer tours of the Lakeland and Jacksonville processing yards. Tours typically take 90 minutes and include the receiving dock, inspection stations, heat-treatment kilns, build floor, dispatch staging, and quality records library. 30 days notice required for scheduling. Tours are common during initial vendor qualification and quarterly review for standing-order customers.
Procurement managers evaluating Florida Pallet Supply for new vendor onboarding typically request: (1) APHIS facility registration certificate for ISPM-15 compliance, (2) ISO 9001 alignment documentation, (3) FDA 21 CFR 178.3520 third-party lab test reports for food-grade stock, (4) sample lumber lot for incoming inspection, (5) reference customers in similar industry vertical, (6) financial stability indicators (D&B report, bonding capacity), (7) hurricane/disaster continuity plan documentation, (8) insurance certificate including general liability and product liability minimums.
Vendor qualification timelines at major Florida operations (Publix, Walmart Florida DCs, Tropicana, Florida pharmaceutical distributors) typically run 60-120 days from RFP submission to first PO. Florida Pallet Supply provides standardized qualification packet within 48 hours of request, accelerating timeline to the customer-side review phase. Standing-order agreements typically execute within 21 days of qualified-vendor status approval.
Vendor consolidation programs at Florida 3PL operations typically aim for 3-5 strategic pallet suppliers serving the full mix (new, recycled, custom, ISPM-15). Florida Pallet Supply qualifies as the regional Florida specialist alongside 1-2 national suppliers (typically 48forty for buyback scale and Kamps for Midwest distribution) and a custom-spec specialist for industry-specific builds. This consolidation reduces vendor management overhead while preserving spec flexibility.
Florida Pallet Supply maintains compliance with standards from the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association (NWPCA - palletcentral.com), USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS - aphis.usda.gov), International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC ISPM-15 - ippc.int), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act Section 204 (fda.gov), Random Lengths lumber pricing index (randomlengths.com), American Society of Mechanical Engineers MH1 pallet load standard (asme.org), Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS - fdacs.gov), Customs and Border Protection wood packaging requirements (cbp.gov), Florida Citrus Mutual (flcitrusmutual.com), Florida Tomato Committee (floridatomatoes.org), and the Florida Customs House Brokers Association (flchba.com). Compliance documentation is provided with every export load at no additional charge and supports customer audits, internal QC review, and regulatory submission as required.
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