A Buyer's Guide to Pallets and Partitions for Shipping and Storage

Why Pallets and Partitions Work Together

Pallets give your shipments a stable base for forklifts and pallet jacks. Partitions divide the space inside a box or crate so individual items do not shift, collide, or get crushed during transit. Together, they are two of the most overlooked parts of a shipping strategy that quietly prevent a lot of damage claims.

Choosing the Right Pallet

Wood pallets remain the most common choice for durability and cost, and they can typically be repaired rather than replaced. Consider the weight your pallet needs to support, whether it will be reused or is single use, and whether your receiving dock has any size restrictions before placing an order.

Choosing the Right Partitions

Corrugated partitions are the most common option for dividing boxes internally, and they can be cut to fit almost any configuration of items. The right partition thickness depends on how fragile your product is and how much weight will be stacked on top during shipping and storage.

Signs Your Current Setup Needs an Upgrade

• Products regularly arrive damaged, chipped, or shifted inside the box

• Pallets are frequently breaking or splintering during handling

• Warehouse staff are spending extra time repacking or resecuring loads

• You are switching to a new product size or shape that your current supplies do not fit

Buying in Volume

If you are ordering pallets or partitions regularly, buying in bulk usually brings the per unit cost down and reduces how often you need to reorder. It also helps to work with one supplier for both, so your packaging is designed to work together rather than being sourced piecemeal.

Get the Right Fit for Your Shipments

Allpacks supplies pallets and partitions built for how you ship and store, not just what is in stock. Share your product dimensions, weight, and volume, and we will put together options and pricing through our Request a Quote form.