these companies provide logistics services in a regional area; international deliveries are not yet provided. Companies have customers in different sectors, e.g. from the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) to fashion and food sectors. The field observation has been carried out by a preliminary survey analysis and, subsequently, by direct interviews with LSP logistics managers. The field analysis has highlighted common features characterizing pallet logistics in this supply chain. Main outlined issues are reported as follows: