The world’s only air cargo alliance, SkyTeam Cargo, has showcased the latest paper-based carton pallet as a replacement for wood and plastic, Euro and Block pallets.

Weighing between 10-15kg less than wooden and plastic pallets, depending on size, the carton pallets are made from 94% recycled fibers, are humidity resistant and comply with ISPM 15 standards.

Unlike Euro pallets, the new carton pallets can be used multiple times, depending on handling and usage, reducing wood consumption, waste and emissions.

Unveiled at the recent ‘air cargo China’ event, the latest version of the carton pallet has been developed by TRIP&CO and is EASA part 21G approved.

The pallet was successfully trialled in 2023 by SkyTeam Cargo members, Air France Cargo and KLM Cargo (AFKLMP) during SkyTeam’s annual flight challenge which brings together global airlines in a shared mission to find new ways to cut aviation’s footprint across all areas of operations, including cargo.

John Engelaan, vice president of SkyTeam Cargo, said: “The latest version of our carton pallet not only cuts costs but also has the potential to significantly cut emissions – something the air cargo industry is striving towards.

“Substituting one-way Euro pallets for SkyTeam’s multiple-use carton pallets could reduce the industry’s wood consumption, weight and emissions.”

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