Wooden platforms – a practical solution for logistics and storage
Platform as an alternative to the pallet
Not every load needs to be transported on a pallet. In many situations, a wooden platform proves to be a better solution – it is more stable than a standard pallet, thanks to which we can transport goods that are larger and heavier than those that fit on a pallet. Wooden platforms are used when it is essential to secure the load quickly and economically, while at the same time complying with international transport requirements.
Thanks to their design, the platforms make it possible to optimise transport and storage costs by ensuring the stability of goods and making them easier to handle with forklifts. This is a particularly popular solution in industries where a high turnover of goods and low unit costs are important.
What are timber landings and how are they made?
A wooden platform is a structure that resembles a simplified pallet. It consists of an upper surface of planks and supporting elements, but usually lacks the lower layer of planks typical of EURO pallets.
Key features of the platforms:
- uniqueness – dimensions can be customised according to the customer’s request
- Stability – they ensure that goods are safely stowed,
- ISPM-15 compliant – can be used in international transport after appropriate heat treatment.
At Danpol, platforms are made from kiln-dried timber in conditions that exceed the minimum requirements of ISPM-15 standards. As a result, all products carry the IPPC label and are approved for export.
Applications of wooden platforms in logistics
Timber platforms are a versatile solution that works well in many applications:
- transport of products packed in bulk – cartons, crates, bags,
- storage of heavy and bulky goods,
- internal logistics – short routes and rotations between production departments and the warehouse.
- transport of oversize goods – requiring stable ground during transport by means of transport
Platforms are often chosen for short-haul transport, long-haul transport or when the load requires a substrate that allows it to be handled safely.
Transport of machinery, modules and large loads
With the right design, platforms are used to transport heavy components. Additional reinforcement of the platforms is used for transport:
- industrial machinery and components,
- production line modules,
- structural and prefabricated building components,
- bulky goods
In combination with shrink films, the platforms become a versatile tool for securing loads in export transport.
Industries using wooden platforms
Wooden platforms are the most commonly used:
- engineering and construction industry,
- freight logistics in heavy goods transport,
- export companies looking for a cheaper alternative to transport crates,
- wholesale trade and distribution – rapid turnover of a large number of products.
Their simplicity and modularity make them appreciated by both small companies and global logistics networks.
Economy and savings in the use of platforms
The biggest advantage of platforms is that they can be adapted to transport loads of different sizes and weights. This makes them a popular choice for transporters who need to stabilise the movement of their loads. An additional advantage of the platforms is the possibility of using various types of additional protection, from shrink film to ears for mounting transport belts that facilitate lifting.
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Ecology and recycling of wooden platforms
Platforms are made from wood – a natural and renewable resource. At the end of their life cycle, they can be recycled, turned into wood-based panels or used as fuel.
