Contents
- 1 What is the difference between CHEP pallets and regular pallets?
- 2 What does a blue pallet mean?
- 3 How does CHEP pallet program work?
- 4 Is selling blue pallets illegal?
- 5 Are blue pallets illegal to sell?
- 6 What kind of pallet does Chep come in?
- 7 What kind of Pallet Pool does Chep use?
- 8 How does Chep work and how does it work?
What is the difference between CHEP pallets and regular pallets?
CHEP pallets typically match the standard pallet size of the country or economic market being served. So, for example, the primary pallet size if 48×40-inch in the Americas. In the UK, the standard CHEP pallet size is 1200×1000 mm, while in continental Europe it is 1200×800 mm. In Australia, it is 1165×1165 mm.
What does a blue pallet mean?
Some businesses sell on the pallets to CHEP customers, while others find a way of returning them to CHEP for a pre-arranged fee. Some others keep them. From CHEP’s point of view, the mere possession of blue plastic or used wooden pallets by a non-customer has indicated theft.
Why are blue pallets illegal?
This stands for Methyl Bromide which is a harmful chemical used to prevent wood eating insects consuming the pallets. It was banned in the UK 5 years ago so they are much rarer to come by now. Look out for the HT stamp, which stands for heat treated and means the pallet is definitely safe to use.
How does CHEP pallet program work?
CHEP is simple You order the number of pallets you need via our online portal. We deliver them to you anywhere in Germany within 60 hours. You are only responsible for the pallets while they are in your hands. You load the pallets with your products and send them to your customers.
Is selling blue pallets illegal?
Can I resell blue pallets? CHEP pallets always remain the property of CHEP. Any sale, trade or secondary usage of CHEP pallets is strictly prohibited.
How much do you get for returning CHEP pallets?
In the U.S. CHEP enlisted hundreds of customers as “participating” distributors, giving them incentives to return pallets on time. It pays ransom to pallet recyclers, $2.25 for each blue pallet they send back to chep.
Are blue pallets illegal to sell?
Blue CHEP pallets are not for sale. Companies should not be able to sell CHEP pallets. If you buy CHEP pallets you are most likely violation some kind of agreement.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mQ8vKcrXlE
What kind of pallet does Chep come in?
CHEP offers wooden and plastic pallets, small display pallets, crates and IBC containers. These products can generally be recognised by their blue color and CHEP logo.
What does Chep stand for in Business category?
For other uses, see CHEP (disambiguation). CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool) is a company dealing in pallet and container pooling services, serving customers in a range of industrial and retail supply chains. It is a subsidiary of Brambles . CHEP offers wooden and plastic pallets, small display pallets, crates and IBC containers.
What kind of Pallet Pool does Chep use?
CHEP (Commonwealth Handling Equipment Pool) is a company dealing in pallet and container pooling services, serving customers in a range of industrial and retail supply chains. It is a subsidiary of Brambles . CHEP offers wooden and plastic pallets, small display pallets, crates and IBC containers.
How does Chep work and how does it work?
CHEP is simple. You order the number of pallets you need via our online portal. We deliver them to you anywhere in Germany within 60 hours. You are only responsible for the pallets while they are in your hands. You load the pallets with your products and send them to your customers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jf6F2A-kAKM