Innovative and Sustainable Pallet Solutions for Container Shipments
Specific problem/need/opportunity area
Research on alternative pallet transport materials and development of an environmentally friendly and innovative product by increasing the loading capacity of the currently used “22.5×11.75” trailer wheel, which currently accommodates 432 loads in one container.
Expectations from the Technology Supplier
• Alternative materials reducing carbon footprint instead of wooden pallets.
• Use of different packaging materials to reduce total package weight and CO2 emissions.
• Increase in container loading capacity.
• Reduction in unit freight costs.
• Cost advantage.
• Feasibility of implementing the solution from the customer’s perspective.
• Scalability of the solution.
Technology Supplier Qualifications
• Environmental Compatibility and Sustainability: Pallet alternatives offered by the technology supplier should be produced using environmentally friendly materials, minimizing the environmental impact of logistics operations to support sustainability.
• Innovative Material Technologies: Suppliers focusing on innovative material technologies are preferred. For example, lightweight and durable composite materials can provide advantages over traditional pallets.
• Modular Design: Modular pallet design can offer solutions tailored to different transport needs. Modular pallets can provide flexibility in scaling and customization.
• Durability and Performance: Pallet alternatives should have the capacity to carry heavy loads and demonstrate durability in various logistics environments.
• Logistics Integration Capabilities: The technology supplier should have the technological infrastructure to seamlessly integrate pallets into existing logistics systems.
• Cost Effectiveness: Cost-effectiveness of the solution is crucial for businesses considering pallet replacement or transition. Suppliers offering pallets that require less maintenance and have a longer lifespan can provide an advantage.
Additional Information
- Currently, 36 pallets are loaded into one container, with 12 wheels on each pallet, totaling 432 loads. The container can be loaded with 9 rows from side to side, and 2 pallets can be stacked on top of each other.
- Dimensions of the 40″ HC container:
- Length: 12.03 m (a minimum of 7 cm gap is required for the door to close.)
- Width: 2.35 m (a total of a minimum of 6 cm gap is required to prevent wheels from hitting each other and the container’s inner walls.)
- Height: 2.7 m (a minimum of 5 cm gap is required for the forklift to move the pallet inside the container.)
- Door Width: 2.34 m
- Door Height: 2.58 m
- You can reach related photos and videos from this link to see the current packaging type and equipment used.
- Plastic clips, known as mandals, are used as separators.
Call Timeline
• Call Announcement and Application Start: January 25, 2024
• Application Deadline: February 20, 2024
• Evaluation of Applications: February 21, 2024
• Information and First Q&A Session: February 23, 2024
• Second Evaluation: February 24, 2024
• Second Q&A Session, NDA, and Technical Details: February 26, 2024
• Demo Day: March 15, 2024
• Announcement of Winners and PoC Process: March 16-29, 2024