Business Details
36 Years
experience
Expert Crating & Shipping Solutions in Omaha, NE
Founded in 1990, Craters & Freighters has established itself as a leader in custom crating, packaging, and shipping solutions. Our team specializes in handling oversized, high-value, and fragile items that other providers often decline, leveraging over three decades of expertise to deliver unmatched reliability. With a nationwide network and local accountability, we combine cutting-edge technology with personalized service to ensure safe, on-time deliveries. Our core values of integrity, dedication, and teamwork drive every project, from simple shipments to complex industrial relocations. Recognized for our A+ Better Business Bureau rating and 0 complaints since 2004, we prioritize client trust through transparent communication and tailored logistics strategies. Whether transporting medical equipment, electronics, or heirlooms, our engineers and packaging experts design solutions that protect assets against shock, vibration, and environmental hazards.We maintain 24/7 accountability for shipments, offering full insurance coverage and white-glove delivery options to residential and commercial clients across industries like aerospace, biotechnology, and manufacturing. Our Omaha-based facility operates with a 'no challenge too great' philosophy, having successfully moved everything from robotic systems to museum-quality art. By adhering to ISPM-15 certification standards and employing heat shrink wrapping, vapor barrier packaging, and custom wood crates, we guarantee compliance with international shipping regulations. With over 65 national locations and global resources, we provide the scale of a national powerhouse while maintaining local responsiveness to client needs.
Services
Custom Crating
Packaging Solutions
Freight Forwarding
White-Glove Delivery
Residential Shipping
ISPM-15 Certified Crates
Art & Museum Crating
Electronics Shipping
Medical Equipment Transport
International Logistics
Details
- Year established: 1990
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in specialty crating and shipping.
- Our nationwide network provides local accountability with global resources.
- We are BBB accredited with an A+ rating and 0 complaints since 2004.
- We handle challenging shipments others refuse, including oversized/heavy equipment.
- Our engineers design custom packaging solutions meeting ISPM-15 standards.
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
What people say
Successful shipment
Quality crates
Professional and efficient
A+ service
Arrived undamaged
Services
Custom Crating
We design and build custom wood crates certified to ISPM-15 standards for international shipping. Our crates protect oversized, heavy, or fragile items like machinery, art, and electronics during transit. By evaluating each item's dimensions, transport method, and environmental risks, we create secure packaging solutions that prevent damage from shock, vibration, and compression.
Freight Forwarding
Our freight forwarding services coordinate domestic and international shipments with seamless logistics. We handle documentation, carrier selection, and route optimization while providing real-time tracking. Specializing in challenging loads, we transport everything from medical equipment to auction items using air, ocean, or ground freight with full insurance coverage.
White-Glove Delivery
This premium service includes itemized delivery, unpacking, and setup for sensitive or high-value goods. We handle museum-quality art, grandfather clocks, and electronics with anti-static packaging and climate-controlled vehicles. Our trained technicians ensure proper installation and provide post-delivery support for residential and commercial clients.
Residential Shipping
We specialize in relocating personal valuables including heirlooms, antiques, and large furniture. Our residential services offer customized packing with vapor barrier materials, hard-shell cases, and heat-shrink wrapping. From single-item shipments to full estate moves, we provide door-to-door protection with insurance options for peace of mind.
Industrial Packaging
Our engineers develop packaging solutions for manufacturing equipment, robotics, and aerospace components. Using corrugated materials, cushioning systems, and custom pallets, we meet MIL-STD-2073 and ASTM D7386 compliance standards. On-site crating services reduce downtime for plant relocations and machinery transport.
Questions
What types of items can you ship?
We ship virtually anything including oversized/heavy equipment, electronics, medical devices, art, antiques, and industrial machinery. Our custom crating handles items others refuse.
Do you offer international shipping?
Yes, we provide worldwide logistics with ISPM-15 certified crating and full documentation support for customs clearance in over 100 countries.
How do you handle fragile items?
We use anti-static packaging, vapor barriers, and custom cushioning systems. Our team designs crates matching item dimensions to prevent movement during transit.
What are your shipping rates?
Rates depend on item size, weight, and destination. Contact us for a free quote tailored to your specific shipping requirements.
Are shipments insured?
Yes, we offer full-value insurance coverage for all shipments during pickup, packaging, and transit phases.
Do you provide white-glove delivery?
Yes, our premium service includes unpacking, setup, and debris removal for sensitive items like electronics and museum-quality art.