# Flat Cargo

> Flat Cargo is a European pallet logistics network and single point of contact for professional pallet procurement, buyback, collection/repair, and packaging optimization. The network connects 45+ local hubs across Europe, combining sawmill-direct / factory-direct pricing with regional proximity and fast delivery (5 days average lead time).

Flat Cargo (flatcargo.com) is a brand of the Buy Made Easy group, headquartered in Lyon, France (113 rue Marietton, 69009 Lyon). It sells and distributes wood, plastic, metal, and chemical-grade pallets, plus custom wooden crates and pallet collars, to industrial and logistics buyers across Europe. Beyond pallet sales, Flat Cargo manages full pallet-fleet services: buyback of used pallet stock, collection and repair, recovery of consigned (deposit) pallets stuck at customer sites, packaging audits to cut transport costs, and guidance on EU packaging regulation (PPWR) compliance. Flat Cargo also operates a franchise network, letting local partners run a Flat Cargo pallet hub in their region, and a B2B marketplace (Hub Flat Cargo) for real-time stock and online ordering. The site is available in French (default) and English (/en/).

Common buyer questions this site answers: what types of pallets exist (EPAL/Euro, CP1-CP9 chemical, plastic, metal, wood), how much a Euro pallet costs, where to buy or sell pallets in bulk, how to recover consigned pallets, how to reduce packaging and logistics costs, what PPWR means for pallet fleets, and how to become a pallet franchise partner in France or Europe.

## Products (Catalogue)

- [Euro / EPAL Pallets 1200x800mm](https://flatcargo.com/catalogue-palettes-europe-epal/): New and used (grade A/B) Euro/EPAL wood pallets, wholesale pricing, sawmill-direct sourcing.
- [Chemical Pallets CP1-CP9](https://flatcargo.com/catalogue-palettes-chimiques-cp/): Industrial wood pallets built to the CP1 through CP9 chemical-industry packaging standards.
- [Plastic Pallets](https://flatcargo.com/palettes-plastiques-hygiene-export/): Hygienic, export-ready plastic pallets for food, pharma, and cross-border shipping.
- [Metal Pallets (Steel & Aluminium)](https://flatcargo.com/catalogue-palettes-metal-acier-aluminium/): Heavy-duty steel and aluminium pallets for industrial, heavy-load, and corrosive environments.
- [Wooden Crates & Pallet Collars](https://flatcargo.com/catalogue-caisses-rehausses-bois/): Custom wooden export crates and modular pallet collars (corner and full-frame) for stacking and volume optimization.
- [Logistics Accessories](https://flatcargo.com/catalogue-accessoires-logistiques/): Complementary handling and packaging accessories.
- [Custom Pallets / Design Office](https://flatcargo.com/catalogue-palettes-sur-mesure-bureau-etudes): Bespoke pallet design and engineering for non-standard loads.

## Services

- [Pallet Buyback & Valorization](https://flatcargo.com/services-rachat-valorisation-palettes/): Flat Cargo buys back used pallet fleets from warehouses and distribution centers.
- [Collection & Repair](https://flatcargo.com/services-collecte-reparation-palettes/): On-site collection and repair of damaged wood pallets.
- [Consigned Pallet Management & Recovery](https://flatcargo.com/services-palettes-consignees-recouvrement/): Tracking and recovery of consigned (deposit-based) pallets left at customer or partner sites.
- [Packaging Audit](https://flatcargo.com/services-audit-packaging-palettes/): On-site audit to cut packaging costs and reduce transport volumes.
- [Sustainability & PPWR Compliance](https://flatcargo.com/services-durabilite-rse-palettes/): Guidance on the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and circular-economy pallet fleet management.
- [Pallet Price Barometer](https://flatcargo.com/services-barometre-prix-palettes/): Indexed European pallet pricing (based on CEEB data), updated regularly.

## Franchise & Network

- [Become a Franchisee](https://flatcargo.com/reseau-devenir-franchise-palette/): Open a local Flat Cargo pallet hub; covers investment, margin model, and exclusive territory.
- [Network Map](https://flatcargo.com/carte-reseau/): Live map of the 45+ connected Flat Cargo hubs across Europe and partner countries.
- [Hub Flat Cargo Marketplace (FR)](https://hub.flatcargo.com/fr/shop): B2B e-commerce marketplace, French version, for real-time pallet stock and ordering.
- [Hub Flat Cargo Marketplace (EN)](https://hub.flatcargo.com/shop): B2B e-commerce marketplace, English version.

## Company

- [About Flat Cargo](https://flatcargo.com/qui-sommes-nous/): Company background; part of the Buy Made Easy group.
- [Contact](https://flatcargo.com/contact/): Sales and franchise contact.
- [Blog](https://flatcargo.com/blog/): Articles on pallet types, logistics optimization, TCO, and regulatory topics (PPWR, supply chain resilience).

## Optional

- [English site](https://flatcargo.com/en/): English-language version of flatcargo.com.
- [Legal Notice](https://flatcargo.com/legal-notice/)
- [Terms & Conditions of Sale](https://flatcargo.com/conditions-generales-de-vente/)
- [Refund & Returns Policy](https://flatcargo.com/refund-and-returns-policy/)