A Clearer View of Pallet and Container Flows
Losses of returnable containers are usually more costly for companies than they realize. Digital container management enables control, transparency, and more efficient return processes.
read more...Bin & pallet pooling
read more...Optimized pallet management via app
The Board of the European Pallet Association (EPAL) approved the official launch of the new EPAL Pallet App on 20.03.2025. The web-based software facilitates pallet management and enables the tracking of goods and pallets. In particular, the app can also be used with the QR code on EPAL Euro pallets QR and other EPAL pallets with a QR code.
read more...Smart and environmentally friendly load carriers
Epal Germany is focusing on solutions for efficient and environmentally friendly logistics at transport logistic 2025.
read more...Focus on sustainability and digitalization
PAKi Logistics, provider of load carrier management in the open pool, will be represented at this year's transport logistic - together with its sister companies IPP, vPOOL under the umbrella of the Faber Group and the partner company Connected Load Carrier.
read more...Sustainable savings through open pooling systems
PAKi Logistics recently carried out a life cycle analysis to compare the environmental impact of different pallet systems. The results show that PAKi's open pooling system enables savings in CO₂ emissions, fossil resources and wood consumption. A CO₂ calculator has now been added to the PAKi website, which shows possible CO₂ savings through the use of PAKi's open pallet pooling system.
read more...Chelmer Foods relies on reusable plastic pallets from Tosca
Chelmer Foods, has partnered with Tosca to optimize its pallet management. The company switched to Tosca's pooled, reusable plastic pallets
read more...New EU packaging regulation: pooling as an opportunity
The Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which is due to be ratified by the European Parliament this year, is one of the most significant changes in European packaging regulation. It represents a major challenge for companies' logistics, but at the same time offers considerable opportunities, including in the pooling sector.
read more...Management change at Paki Logistics
Marc Groenewoud, who has developed Paki Logistics into the European market leader for load carrier management in the open pool over the past two and a half years, has left the company as of February 15 and will join a German trading company as a member of the Management Board.
read more...EPAL digitizes the open pallet pool
At the beginning of the year, the European Pallet Association introduced the EPAL Euro pallet QR as a new product in the open EPAL pallet pool.
read more...AI-based service for the immediate purchase of Euro pallets
Pacurion, a digital trading platform for load carriers, has developed an AI-based service that enables customers to buy Euro pallets quickly and easily - in quality classes new to C.
read more...Standardized platform for loading requirements
Different information sources and formats slow down digitalization in logistics and lead to misunderstandings and delays.
read more...Winner material flow PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2023
IPP: RUDi - innovative returnable display for the POS
Every year, around 30 million disposable displays are placed on the market in the D-A-CH region. The majority of these displays are constructed on quarter pallets or dollies, the rest are purely disposable constructions.
read more...Continuous monitoring and documentation
At LogiMAT 2023, Falkenhahn from Geisa/Thuringia will be presenting its enhanced Auto-ID-capable solution for monitoring pallet transports.
read more...Optimize logistical processes
At Logimat, Bluhm Systeme will be demonstrating the optimization potential of industrial marking for logistics processes. The new look of the digital trade fair stand also visually underlines the message that Bluhm is focusing on pioneering elements.
read more...Material transport around the clock
The automotive supplier Forvia has increased its logistical productivity, stabilized production processes and reduced safety risks with a fleet of robots.
read more...Project completion of Fairing Flex
Sustainable logistics through lightweight construction
The German-Dutch Interreg project Fairing Flex has made use of the field of lightweight construction to achieve lower (electrical) energy consumption and greater attractiveness for special bicycles in the local logistics and transportation sector.
read more...Cabka and CHEP sign contract for the supply of reusable containers
Cabka, a circular economy company listed on Euronext Amsterdam, has signed a long-term supply agreement with CHEP for the delivery of reusable containers made from recycled plastics, starting in 2023.
read more...EPAL Germany appoints new Field Manager
Since October 1, EPAL Germany, the largest national committee of the European Pallet Association e. V., has strengthened its team with the addition of Field Manager Jens Lübbersmeyer.
read more..."Market leader in an atomized market"
The pooling company PAKi Logistics wants to score points with a Europe-wide network, intelligent software and a sustainable approach. In this interview, Marc Groenewoud, CEO of the company, explains its strategy for the coming years.
read more...Reaction to the war in Ukraine
EPAL Germany supports aid measures for Ukraine
EPAL Germany is now supporting Europe's largest medical aid organization, action medeor e. V., and aid transports for Ukraine, which are organized by colleagues from EPAL Polska, with pallet and cash donations.
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