What Is a EUR-Pallet and Why Does It Matter for Drink Distribution?

EUR-Pallet Basics

A EUR-pallet (also called an EPAL pallet) is the standardised wooden pallet used across European freight:

• Dimensions: 120cm × 80cm × 14.4cm (length × width × height)
• Weight (empty): approximately 25kg
• Maximum load: typically 1,000–1,500kg depending on carrier
• Maximum stacking height: typically 160–180cm (product + pallet)

EUR-pallets are standardised so that warehouses, trucks, and loading docks across Europe are built to handle them interchangeably. A truck that fits EUR-pallets in Germany fits the same pallets in France, Spain, or Sweden.

How Many EUR-Pallets Fit in a Truck?

A standard European semi-trailer (13.6m loading length) accommodates 33 EUR-pallets in a single layer. This is the basis for full truckload (FTL) freight pricing.

For partial truckload (LTL/groupage) shipments, you pay for the pallets you use. A 10-pallet shipment uses roughly 30% of a truck's capacity.

Why It Matters for NOCCO and Vitamin Well Orders

Our products are palletised on EUR-pallets as standard. Knowing the pallet configuration helps you:

• Calculate how many cases you're ordering
• Estimate freight costs (number of pallets × cost per pallet)
• Plan warehouse space at your end
• Verify that your receiving dock can handle standard EUR-pallets

NOCCO: 80 cases per pallet (1,920 cans). Vitamin Well: ~125 cases per pallet (~1,500 bottles). Barebells: ~100 cases per pallet (~800 milkshakes).

Pallet Exchange

EUR-pallets are typically exchanged — you return empty pallets to the carrier, or a pallet exchange fee is included in freight pricing. Your freight forwarder will advise on the arrangement for your specific route.

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