Abstract: A reusable pallet for goods having a generally rectangular base with first and second spaced apart sides and an upper surface for supporting the goods. A winch having a rotatable drum is mounted adjacent the first side of the base while a ratchet and pawl are provided with the winch for selectively locking the drum against rotation. A retaining pin is secured to the second or opposite side of the base and in alignment with the winch. An elongated and flexible strap has one end wound around the winch drum while a hook attached to the other end of the strap is selectively attachable to the retaining pin. An actuating rod is connected to the pin for selectively moving the pin between a first position in which the hook engages the retaining pin, and a second position in which the retaining pin is moved out of engagement with the hook thereby releasing the strap.