Comparison of Wooden Pallets  vs Plastic Pallets

Wooden Pallets

Unica Lightweight Nestable Plastic Pallets

Fumigation of pallets

A requirement for exports to certain countries.

No fumigation required.  Cost saving.

Space saving

Require large area to store these pallets.

Stackable, space saving.

Safety

Splints, nails, screw and fire hazards.

Safe to handle, no sharp edges.

Weight

As heavy as 16kg.

Lightweight - About 7.8 to 9kg. Cost saving if cargo is transport by Air Freight.

Chemical resistant

Less resistant.

Stronger resistant.

Hygiene

Possible bacterial growth.

Washable, no bacterial growth and odourless.  Longer lifetime.

Environment Friendly

More trees being cut down to produce wooden pallets.

Recyclable