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Pallet Gross Weight

Attribute Name: palletGrossWeight
Data Type: Decimal
Max Length: 15
Repeatable: No
Code List: No
AVP: No
TPD: Yes
Applies to: All Levels
NPC Xpress Attribute: Pallet Gross Weight (kg)
Last Modified: 05/02/2024
Description:

The gross weight (in kilograms) of the pallet load of goods. The Gross weight of the pallet includes the actual pallet, any lower level packaging/ wrapping and any other packaging materials used to hold the pallet together.

A standard pallet generally weights between 40-60 KGM. For NZ, standard pallet weight is 30-40 KGM Pallet Gross Weight field is in kilograms.

Example:

A case of Widgets with a gross weight of 3 KGM is packed onto a pallet. There are 80 cases on the pallet (3 KGM x 80 = 240 KGM). The pallet and pallet wrapping weigh 50 KGM.
The Pallet Gross Weight = 290 KGM (240 KGM + 50 KGM)

Useful Tips:

  • This field is supported by the National Product Catalogue as a Trading Partner Dependent (TPD) attribute. For more information on TPD attributes, please contact your NPC Customer Support Team.