Custom Crating Services
Crates are built to the equipment's exact dimensions, not a standard size.
Export Packing & Crating Services
Export Packing & Crating for Heavy Equipment Transport
Atlantic Heavy Loaders builds custom crates and packages equipment to export grade standards ahead of international shipment. Every export packing and crating project is scoped to the equipment's dimensions, fragility, and destination handling conditions – not a standard box-and-ship process – so cargo arrives intact regardless of how many times it's handled in transit.
Licensed & Insured
USDA Compliant
ISPM-15 Certified
Nationwide Dispatch
Licensed & Insured
USDA Compliant
ISPM-15 Certified
Nationwide Dispatch
Export-grade material and build
Every crate is built to export-grade packaging standards, using ISPM-15 certified lumber.
Custom-built, not off-the-shelf
Custom crating services are built to the equipment's exact dimensions, not a generic box size.
Moisture, vibration & shock protection
Shrink wrap packaging services and internal bracing protect equipment from moisture, vibration, and shifting.
One request, one team
No subcontractor handoffs between crating, loading, and dispatch.
Why It Matters
Custom Crating Built Around the Equipment, Not a Standard Box
Not all equipment needs the same protection. Some machines only need shrink wrap packaging services and a pallet; others require a fully enclosed custom crate rated for ocean freight and repeated handling. Atlantic Heavy Loaders scopes every export packing services project against the equipment's weight, fragility, and destination handling conditions, so packaging is never lighter than the move requires – or heavier than it needs to be.
- Equipment dimensions and fragility confirmed before crate design begins
- Crating method matched to transit mode and handling conditions
- Materials meet export grade packaging and ISPM-15 requirements
Our Commitment
A Packing Plan Built Around the Equipment's Destination
- Crate design matched to equipment and transit mode
- Materials meet export grade and ISPM-15 standards
- Built and inspected before it ever leaves the yard
What We Do
Export Packing & Crating Services
Packing and crating services scoped to equipment size, fragility, and the handling conditions of the destination.
Heavy Equipment Crating
Oversized and heavy machinery is crated with reinforced bracing to prevent shifting in transit.
Shrink Wrap Packaging Services
Equipment is wrapped to protect against moisture, dust, and salt air during ocean transit.
Export Grade Packaging
Materials and construction meet export grade packaging and ISPM-15 lumber standards.
Custom Export Packaging
Packaging is designed around the equipment's components, not a generic template.
Palletizing & Bracing
Equipment and components are palletized, blocked, and braced ahead of container or flat rack loading.
Process
How the Work Is Performed
Equipment Review
Dimensions, fragility, and destination handling conditions are confirmed before crate design.
Crate Design
A custom crate or packaging plan is built around the equipment's shape and transit mode.
Build & Wrap
Crates are constructed, and equipment is wrapped, blocked, and braced inside.
Labeling & Inspection
Crates are labeled, inspected, and confirmed against export documentation requirements.
Loading Handoff
Packaged equipment moves directly into container, flat rack, or carrier loading.
Options
One Packing Plan, Multiple Protection Levels
Option 01
Shrink Wrap Packaging
Lightweight protection against moisture and dust for shorter transit or domestic moves.
Option 02
Standard Export Crating
Enclosed wood crates built to ISPM-15 and export grade packaging standards.
Option 03
Heavy Equipment Crating
Reinforced crates with internal bracing for oversized or heavy machinery.
Option 04
Custom Export Packaging
Component-level packaging designed around irregular or sensitive equipment.
Pricing
What Affects Your Export Packing and Crating Cost
Equipment Weight & Dimensions
Larger, heavier equipment requires more lumber, bracing, and labor to build a crate that holds up in transit.
Packaging Method
Shrink wrap packaging services cost less than custom crating services, which require design, lumber, and construction time.
Material & Compliance Requirements
Export-grade packaging and ISPM-15 certified lumber cost more than standard domestic packaging materials.
Turnaround Timeline
Standard scheduling costs less than expedited crate builds tied to a vessel booking or pickup deadline.
Get Started
Information Needed to Plan the Work
Share these details and we'll come back with a plan, method, and pricing.
Equipment make and model
Dimensions and weight
Fragility or special handling notes
Target ship date
Tell us about the project
A short first step — photos and technical files can be requested after submission.
- 1. Service
- 2. Cargo
- 3. Contact
Operations
Talk to Our Team →Houston Operations Hub
Equipment is received and staged at our Houston operations hub before packing and crating begins – whether it's arriving from a seller, auction, dealer, or carrier. Once packing is complete, crated and packaged equipment moves directly into storage, container loading, or carrier pickup – without re-engaging separate contractors.
Equipment Receiving
Inbound delivery is logged and inspected on arrival from sellers, auctions, dealers, or carriers.
Controlled Work Area
Equipment and crating materials stay staged on-site for the full duration of the project.
Integrated Preparation
Projects move directly into loading, storage, or dispatch without a change in contractor – no handoffs.
Nationwide Support
Atlantic Heavy Loaders coordinates on-site export packing and crating projects beyond Houston as well.
Recent Projects
All ProjectsReal Equipment Preparation Work
See what actually happens – from cleaning to loading.
DismantlingContainer
Tracked Machine Broken Down for Container Loading
Track undercarriage, main frame, and internal conveyor section separated, protected, and staged in sequence for a full container export load.
Heavy EquipmentView Project →
CombineFlat Rack
CLAAS Lexion 740 Loaded onto Flat-Rack Container
A tracked CLAAS Lexion 740 combine rigged, lifted by reach stacker, and set onto a 40-foot flat-rack container for export.
Agricultural EquipmentView Project →
CleaningPhytosanitary
John Deere Wheel Loader Washed for Export Prep
Full hot-water pressure wash of a John Deere wheel loader with a Martin quick-attach front end — tires, undercarriage, and linkage cleared of soil ahead of inspection.
Wheel LoadersView Project →
CombineFlat Rack
John Deere S770 Combine Loaded onto Flat-Rack Container
A wheeled John Deere S770 combine rigged on chains, lifted clear of its trailer by reach stacker, and set onto a 40-foot flat-rack container for export.
Agricultural EquipmentView Project →
CratingHeavy Haul
Turbine Compressor Package Crated for Heavy-Haul Export
A multi-crate turbine-driven compressor package built into oversized export crates, stenciled for handling, and staged on spread-axle flatbeds for the next leg of transport.
Industrial EquipmentView Project →
CratingFlatbed
CAT D6 Track Assemblies Crated for Flatbed Transport
A full set of dozer track assemblies individually crated, labeled, and palletized, then staged on a flatbed trailer for pickup.
Machinery Parts & ComponentsView Project →
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Shrink wrap packaging services protect against moisture and dust for lighter-duty transit; custom crating services build a fully enclosed, braced structure for heavier or more sensitive equipment.
Need International Transportation After Packing?
Once your equipment is crated and export-ready, Atlantic Project Cargo (APC) organizes the international transportation to get it where it needs to go.