Custom Boat Cradle Fabrication
Cradles are engineered and built to the hull's exact shape and weight distribution.
Boat & Yacht Export Packing
Yacht & Boat Export Packing and Cradle Fabrication
Atlantic Heavy Loaders builds custom cradles and crates, and shrink wraps boats and yachts ahead of international shipment. Every yacht export packing project is scoped to the hull shape, weight distribution, and destination handling conditions – not a generic pallet-and-wrap process – so the vessel is supported correctly at every point of contact from pickup through vessel loading.
Licensed & Insured
USDA Compliant
ISPM-15 Certified
Nationwide Dispatch
Licensed & Insured
USDA Compliant
ISPM-15 Certified
Nationwide Dispatch
Custom cradle fabrication
Every custom boat cradle is built to the hull's exact shape and weight distribution, not a standard frame.
Export-grade crating
Yacht crating services use ISPM-15 certified lumber and export-grade construction.
Full hull protection
Yacht shrink wrap and boat shrink wrapping services protect against moisture, salt air, and UV exposure during transit.
One request, one team
No subcontractor handoffs between cradle building, crating, and loading.
Why It Matters
A Cradle Built Around the Hull, Not a Standard Frame
Not every vessel needs the same support. Some boats only need boat shrink wrapping services and a standard pallet; others – especially deep-keel sailboats or asymmetrical hulls – need a fully engineered custom boat cradle to distribute weight correctly across multiple contact points. Atlantic Heavy Loaders scopes every yacht cradle fabrication project against the vessel's hull shape, weight, and center of gravity, so the cradle actually matches the boat it's built for.
- Hull shape, weight, and center of gravity confirmed before cradle fabrication begins
- Cradle contact points engineered to the vessel, not a standard template
- Materials meet export-grade packaging and ISPM-15 requirements
Our Commitment
A Packing Plan Built Around the Vessel's Hull
- Cradle engineered to hull shape and weight
- Materials meet export grade and ISPM-15 standards
- Built and inspected before it ever leaves the yard
What We Do
Boat & Yacht Export Packing Services
Cradle fabrication, crating, and wrapping services scoped to the vessel's hull shape and the handling conditions of the destination.
Yacht Cradle Fabrication
Larger vessels are supported on multi-point cradles built for ocean transit and repeated handling.
Boat Crating Services
Smaller vessels and components are crated for container or flat-rack shipment.
Yacht Crating Services
Larger yachts and superstructures are crated or framed for oversized transport.
Yacht Shrink Wrap
Hulls and superstructures are shrink wrapped to protect against moisture, salt air, and UV exposure.
Boat Shrink Wrapping Services
Smaller vessels are wrapped for protection during shorter transit or storage.
Process
How the Work Is Performed
Vessel Review
Hull dimensions, weight, and center of gravity are confirmed before cradle design.
Cradle Design
A custom cradle or crating plan is engineered around the vessel's actual hull shape.
Build & Fit
Cradles and crates are constructed and fitted to the vessel before packing begins.
Wrapping & Sealing
Hulls are shrink wrapped and sealed against moisture, salt air, and UV exposure.
Export Preparation
Packaged vessels move directly into container, flat rack, or vessel loading.
Options
One Packing Plan, Multiple Protection Levels
Option 01
Boat Shrink Wrapping
Lightweight protection for shorter transit or storage.
Option 02
Standard Boat Crating
Enclosed crates built to export grade and ISPM-15 standards for smaller vessels.
Option 03
Custom Boat & Yacht Cradles
Engineered multi-point support built to the hull's exact shape and weight.
Option 04
Yacht Crating & Framing
Reinforced crating or framing for larger yachts and superstructures.
Pricing
What Affects Your Yacht Export Packing Cost
Hull Size & Weight
Larger, heavier vessels require more cradle engineering, lumber, and labor to build support that holds up in transit.
Packing Method
Boat shrink wrapping services cost less than a fully engineered custom boat cradle or yacht crating services, which require design and construction time.
Cradle Complexity
Deep-keel or asymmetrical hulls require more contact-point engineering than flat-bottom hulls.
Turnaround Timeline
Standard scheduling costs less than expedited cradle 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.
Vessel make and model
Length, beam, draft, and weight
Hull type (deep-keel, flat-bottom, etc.)
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
Vessels are received and staged at our Houston operations hub before cradle fabrication and packing begin – whether arriving by trailer, travel lift, or carrier. Once packing is complete, cradled and packaged vessels move directly into storage, container or flat-rack loading, or carrier pickup – without re-engaging separate contractors.
Vessel Receiving
Inbound delivery is logged and inspected on arrival.
Controlled Work Area
Vessels and cradle 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.
Nationwide Support
Atlantic Heavy Loaders coordinates yacht export preparation services 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
A custom boat cradle supports the hull at engineered contact points based on its shape and weight; a crate fully encloses the vessel or its components for handling and shipment.
Need International Transportation After Packing?
Once your vessel is cradled, crated, and export-ready, Atlantic Project Cargo (APC) organizes the international transportation to get it where it needs to go.