Pallet Pool

engl. für Palettenpool Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML

is an association of European railroads to simplify national and cross-border transportation on the basis of exchange (flat and box pallets) with transfer of ownership. The exchange agreements relate to the freight types pallets as general cargo, wagonloads or loads in large container traffic. A distinction is made between EUR flat pallets and EUR box pallets. The participating countries (19) exchange flat pallets within wagonloads or container loads. The exchange in general cargo traffic only takes place between some countries (9). Source: logipedia / Fraunhofer IML