There are two main types of pallet packaging – full pallet boxes and smaller (potentially optimised) packs.

Full pallet boxes, also called bulk boxes, are large, single corrugated boxes attached to a pallet. This type of pallet box is suitable for larger items, loose filled with smaller items, or even having smaller boxes placed within them.

This type of pallet packaging can also become a “composite pack” that includes inserts such as foam end caps, dividers or product-specific cradles.

Pallet-optimised boxes house an individual product but maximise the space available on a pallet when arranged in a specific pattern. This type of pallet packaging is suited to businesses that ship large numbers of individual units to a single destination.

In addition to this, pallet packaging often includes strapping and stretch wrap. Stretch or pallet wrap securely holds smaller units together, reducing the risk of them shifting, tipping or colliding during transit. The film can also help protect against moisture and dust.