Operational details for Georgia
Compliance specification
Kiln-dried hardwood meets NWPCA Uniform Standard for Wood Pallets; moisture content verified <19% at dispatch, blade-cut deck boards, no visible bark.
Georgia regulatory context
Port of Savannah Garden City Terminal and Ocean Terminal require ISPM-15 stamp verification; we coordinate with Ports America and APM Terminals inspectors for certified export loads, the busiest container port on the South Atlantic.
Georgia Department of Transportation oversize-load permits restrict pallet shipments above 80,000 lb GVW; our DOT-permitted carriers handle Atlanta-area, Macon-corridor, and coastal Savannah-Brunswick routing.
Pallet specification detail
Pallet weight: new GMA averages 38-42 lb per unit; recycled Grade A averages 35-39 lb; lighter chemical-industry 40x40 pallets weigh 28-32 lb; freight estimation should use 40 lb/pallet for inbound planning.
ISPM-15 export pallets receive heat treatment to 56C core temperature for 30 minutes; stamping shows IPPC logo, country code 'US', registered facility number, and treatment code 'HT'.
Delivery and logistics
Dry-van loads handle weather-sensitive pallet stock and food-grade freight; sealed loads with bill-of-lading documentation; supports DOT-required commercial routing.
Customer use case
Healthcare and medical-device manufacturers (Pinellas County corridor) use custom foam-lined pallets to protect $50K+ equipment shipments; build-to-print available on 3-day lead time.
Pricing context
Pricing structure: new 48x40 GMA stock ranges $14-18 per pallet in 500+ lot pricing; recycled Grade A runs $7-10 per pallet; recycled Grade B at $5-7; custom builds priced per spec on a quote basis.
Sustainability
Our Lakeland and Jacksonville recycling streams process 200,000+ pallets per year; broken stock is repaired or chipped for mulch (sold separately); zero-landfill goal targeted for 2027.
