New Wood Crates
New wood crates are custom-built to your specifications for secure shipping and storage.
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New wood crates are freshly manufactured containers built to protect specific products during shipping and storage. Unlike standardized pallets, crates are often custom-built to exact dimensions and strength requirements for the items they'll contain.
Wood crates provide superior protection compared to boxes or open pallets. The enclosed construction shields contents from impact, weather, and handling damage. For heavy machinery, fragile equipment, or high-value items, crating is often the preferred shipping method.
New crates are typically built to order, with lead times of 1-3 weeks for standard construction. Custom features like foam lining, blocking and bracing, moisture barriers, or reusable designs add time and cost but provide tailored protection.
For export applications, new crates can be manufactured with heat-treated (ISPM 15 compliant) lumber, avoiding treatment delays and ensuring compliance for international shipment.
What to Look For When Buying
- Dimensions sized for your product plus padding
- Wood type appropriate for strength needs
- Heat treatment if exporting internationally
- Construction style (open slat, solid, wirebound)
- Interior features (blocking, bracing, foam)
Ideal For
- Heavy machinery and equipment
- Fragile or high-value items
- Export shipping
- Long-term storage requiring protection
- Items requiring custom fitment
Buying Tips
- Provide exact product dimensions and weight
- Discuss handling methods (forklift, crane)
- Consider reusability for return logistics
- Request HT treatment for export
- Volume orders reduce per-crate cost
Pricing Expectations
New wood crates are priced by size and complexity, typically $50-500+ depending on dimensions and features.
Service Life: Well-built crates can be reused 3-10+ times if returned and stored properly.