Learn Gordon Food Service packaging guidelines: pallet specs (48"x40", 2,500 lbs load), inner pack details & more for compliant shipping.

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What are the allowed pallet types for shipping?

What are the min max weight requirements for shipping pallets?

What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?

Below you will find a common list of FAQs that our users have when it comes to packaging guidelines for Gordon Food Service.

What are the allowed pallet types for shipping?

Gordon Food Service allows both stringer pallets and block pallets for shipping. The measurements for both pallet types must be 48" x 40", 4-way entry, and capable of bearing a load of 2,500 pounds. Both pallet types must have top and bottom deck boards that are at least 9/16" thick, and they must be constructed in a flush style with no offsets.

What are the min max weight requirements for shipping pallets?

The load-bearing capability for both stringer and block pallets is a minimum of 2,500 pounds.

What are the requirements for inner packs and cases?

PO403 specifies that the "Unit or Basis for Measure Code" is used to define the pack (PO401)/size (PO402) measure, indicating the quantity in the inner pack unit. For example, if a carton contains 24 12-Ounce packages, it is described with Data element 356 as "24", Data element 357 as "12", and Data element 355 as "OZ".

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