From the company known for its ‘origami’ ULDs as CargoForwarder Global reported back in 2019, 2022 and 2023 (with fun titles such as “Two have and to fold” – sadly those articles are no longer available since we changed websites), VRR has now answered a growing customer requirement and has added pallets to its ULD range for the first time. Available in the two industry standard sizes of 88” and 96”, and in differing thickness, the aluminum pallets belong to its newly launched ‘We Keep It Simple’ range – likely with more ULDs to come. The tare weights of the pallets have not been disclosed, but VRR states that they were designed with weight saving and sustainability in mind and are thus as light as possible, without losing strength and durability. That durability is estimated to be in line with industry norms – in other words: an average lifespan of 7–10 years per pallet. After that, they can be fully recycled thanks to their aluminum material.
“The big change here, is that VRR has always focused on more complex products – such as horse stalls – completely customized solutions and highly innovative products. Pallets is an entirely new product group we offer, so as to be able to support even more customers with our solutions,” VRR tells CargoForwarder Global. “We thoroughly tested the pallets, as we do with all our products. We want to ensure that they are strong, safe, and durable. The certification process went smoothly.”
The new aluminum pallets have been ETSO-certified as airworthy, are therefore fully accepted by aviation authorities, and are compatible with a wide range of aircraft types – both passenger and cargo variants. “The ‘We Keep It Simple’ pallet range is designed to give operators exactly what they need for safe, efficient and cost-effective freight transport,” the release states, going on to emphasize that, with this launch, VRR has extended its “engineering expertise into one of aviation’s most competitive sectors”. The company also announces that each pallet can be customized as per customer wish: “Optional logo and color branding to align with customer livery,” the release invites. Geert van Riemsdijk, Managing Director of VRR, explained: “VRR has a long history of making complex air cargo challenges simpler for our customers. By applying that same philosophy to pallets, we’ve created a straightforward product that delivers on durability, certification and handling – without unnecessary extras. The timing felt right to move into pallets. Operators are asking for certified, sustainable equipment, and we’re in a strong position to deliver it.”
