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Custom Crates: What You Need To Know

October 8, 2010 by admin

What do you need to ship? If you’re shipping a motorcycle, industrial equipment, fine furniture, large screen television, trade show displays, antiques and artwork or any other valuable cargo, the odds are that the best way to package your items is by using a custom crate.

Custom crates are built specifically for your items.  They’re sized to contain your cargo as well as the specialized packing materials essential to ensure that nothing gets damaged during the shipping process. Built to your individual specifications, these custom crates are built of high quality wood, with custom hardware, including casters, hinges, handles and locking mechanisms.

Why Custom Crates?

We’re often asked why anyone needs a custom crate.  A box is a box is a box, after all — right?  Actually, wrong.  Custom crates are built to be exceptional strong and long lasting.  This durability is essential for cargo that is being shipped long distances — particularly international shipments, air freight, and ocean freight. The use of high quality wood, smart design, interior bracing, and well-engineered hardwood protect your cargo, minimizing the risk of damage on even the longest journeys.

Custom crates are designed to include the best specialty packing material for your items.  Foam lined cartons cushion and support your technology and treasures. Expert understanding of what it takes to transport your precious items safely and securely influences custom crate design.

You don’t have to hope that styrofoam peanuts and doubled taped cardboard will be up to the task when you opt for a custom crate.  Instead, you’ll have the confidence that comes from knowing your shipment is packaged in durable, well built wooden crates lined with the best packing materials, specifically constructed to ensure everything arrives safely.

Additionally, if you’re looking for shipping materials that can be used time and time again, such as for trade show displays, you’ll want the quality construction only custom crates can offer. The ability to reuse custom crates truly makes them the most cost effective option for the frequent trade show exhibitor.

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I used Boston Pack and Ship to pick up, pack, and ship an Italian lounge chair from Boston to San Francisco. Excellent communication all along the way. They did an outstanding job packing the chair, it arrived in perfect condition. Couldn't be happier with the support from Gene and the team.
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I used Boston Pack and Ship to send an antique piece of furniture from Boston to Sedona, AZ. I can't say enough about their service and the quality of the packing. Item arrived on the day they said it would and was in pristine condition. Easy to work with and great customer service. Highly recommend.
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I hired Boston Pack and Ship to move two items from my storage unit in the Boston area to my home in Florida. Gene Sullivan was 110% responsive. He picked up the items on time, packed them expertly; and they arrived in perfect condition about ten days after pick up. I could not ask for better service. Five stars is not enough!
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We at Casey Movers do not hesitate to refer our customers to this business for shipments we do not think we are best suited for (smaller inter-state shipments under 3,000lbs, etc). Have had great feedback from clients that have utilized this service. Thank you from all at Casey Movers for providing top notch service and have a great new year!
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