News / 'Where have all the pallets gone? On shelves in warehouses, every one'

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Forwarders are reporting a “serious” pallet shortage in the UK, adding to shipment costs.

Shippers and hauliers are having to buy new pallets, instead of sourcing second-hand.

One forwarder explained: “There are various reasons – there has been lots of stuff sitting on pallets in warehouses, as there is so much stock there.

“And during lockdown, pallet traders sold many to power stations to be incinerated just to get cash flow, depleting the stock nationally. This is a real issue.”

Another forwarder said: “I ...