Pallet Shipping Services & Freight Rates

To ship a pallet, you first need to stack and secure your items on a standard 48"x40" pallet, wrap them with stretch film, and attach a bill of lading. At ShipMate+, we handle all of this for you — including palletizing, carrier selection from our 40+ carrier network, documentation, and scheduling pickup — so you don't have to navigate the freight process alone.

Pallet shipping costs typically range from $150 to $800+ for domestic LTL shipments, depending on weight, dimensions, freight class, origin, and destination. Cross-country or expedited shipments cost more. At ShipMate+, we compare rates across 40+ carriers to find you the most competitive price for your specific shipment, so you avoid overpaying.

Pallet delivery works through a freight carrier network — your palletized cargo is picked up, transported through carrier hubs, and delivered to the destination address. For LTL shipments, your pallet shares truck space with other freight. ShipMate+ coordinates every step, from carrier scheduling and documentation to tracking, ensuring your pallet reaches its destination on time and undamaged.

LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) means your pallet shares truck space with other shippers' freight — ideal when you have 1–6 pallets and want to pay only for the space you use. FTL (Full Truckload) dedicates an entire truck to your shipment, offering faster transit and less handling. ShipMate+ helps you choose the right option based on your volume, budget, and timeline.

Freight class is an LTL industry classification (Class 50 to Class 500) assigned based on your cargo's density, handling requirements, liability, and stowability. Higher freight classes typically result in higher shipping rates. ShipMate+'s freight specialists help accurately classify your shipment to ensure you receive correct pricing and avoid unexpected carrier re-weigh charges at delivery.

Yes. ShipMate+ offers international pallet and freight shipping to over 200 countries via air cargo, LCL (Less-than-Container-Load), and FCL (Full Container Load) sea freight. We manage all customs documentation, commercial invoices, and export compliance requirements on your behalf, reducing the risk of delays, seizures, or unexpected costs at the destination country.

No — you don't need to arrive with a pre-built pallet. ShipMate+'s professional team can receive your loose items, properly stack and palletize them, apply stretch wrap, and secure everything to carrier standards. This is especially important for fragile or irregularly shaped cargo, as correct palletizing significantly reduces the risk of freight damage during transit.

Domestic LTL pallet shipments typically take 1–5 business days depending on origin, destination, and carrier. Expedited freight options are available for urgent shipments. International pallet shipping via sea can take 2–6 weeks, while air freight delivers in 3–7 business days. ShipMate+ helps you select the right service level to match your delivery deadline and budget.