A professional crating company can save you time, frustration, and money by expertly packaging your high-value and/or fragile goods so they can withstand the rigors of multi-channel transit. In this article, you’ll learn how to find the best crating service to handle your unique freight shipping requirements. Determine the Capabilities You Need Different crating companies […]
A professional crating company can save you time, frustration, and money by expertly packaging your high-value and/or fragile goods so they can withstand the rigors of multi-channel transit.
In this article, you’ll learn how to find the best crating service to handle your unique freight shipping requirements.
Different crating companies offer different specialty services, including assembly, decontenting, kitting, preservation, and warehousing. The type of service you need will depend on the industry you’re in. For example, contractors in the military/defense sectors may need preservation services and a crating company with prior military experience, as there are multiple rules and regulations that must be followed. Comparatively, manufacturers that produce consumer goods may have a higher need for kitting, especially if they offer subscription services or ready-to-go kits.
Before you search for a company, consider the following questions:
As previously mentioned, packaging requirements vary from industry to industry, so it’s important to work with a crating and packaging company that specializes in your particular area of trade—this is especially important for manufacturers in the military/defense, aerospace, and automotive industries, which have particularly stringent packaging and shipment requirements and regulations.
In addition to industry-specific regulations, there are country-specific rules and regulations that govern the transit of exported goods. Packaging requirements vary based on a package’s point of origin, final destination, and transportation method. If you commonly deal with international freight shipments, you need a packaging company with specialty knowledge of multi-country policies.
When selecting a crating company, it’s also essential to look at previous customers’ experiences by checking reviews and testimonials. Browsing third-party platforms like Google Business Profile, Yelp, or industry-specific directories can offer valuable insight into that company’s service quality, reliability, and professionalism.
Both positive and negative feedback provides a comprehensive understanding of the company’s strengths and areas for improvement. Does the company respond to negative feedback? How do they respond? Do their negative reviews outweigh the positive ones?
Asking the company for references from previous clients can further enhance your decision-making process, ensuring you choose a reputable and reliable company that caters to your needs.
Some other variables to consider when searching for a company include:
Once you’ve carefully considered all the relevant factors, list your top three or five, schedule consultations with them, and compare their specific services/capabilities and pricing schedules.
Founded over 70 years ago, Export Corporation is an all-in-one tertiary packaging solutions provider specializing in custom wooden packaging, including crates and pallets. We serve clients across the United States in many industries, including aerospace, automotive, commercial, industrial, and military. We’re also ISO 9001 and ISPM-15-certified and ITAR- and SAM-registered. Please visit our website to read more about our past projects or contact us today to learn more about our services and capabilities.
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