Shipping & Logistics Solutions
Trusted Shipping & Freight Solutions
Shipping & Logistics Services
Craters & Freighters provides turnkey shipping and logistics solutions for businesses transporting oversized, fragile, high-value, and specialized freight. From pickup and custom crating to freight coordination and final delivery, we manage every stage of the shipping process to help ensure your assets arrive safely, securely, and on schedule.
Backed by a nationwide network of locations and decades of experience, we develop customized logistics solutions for shipments of all sizes. Whether you’re moving industrial machinery, medical equipment, electronics, aerospace components, or trade show exhibits, our team delivers the expertise and resources needed to simplify even the most complex shipments.
Freight Transportation Solutions
We coordinate domestic and international shipments using the transportation method that best fits your cargo, timeline, and budget. Working with a trusted network of freight carriers, we help ensure your shipment is delivered safely and efficiently.
Our freight transportation options include:
- Less-than-truckload (LTL)
- Full truckload (FTL)
- Air freight
- Ocean freight
- Expedited shipping
Whether you’re shipping a single item or managing a complex project, we provide reliable transportation solutions tailored to your needs.
Specialized Shipping Expertise
Our experienced team ships a wide range of oversized, fragile, and high-value assets, providing customized logistics solutions for shipments such as:
- Industrial machinery
- Medical equipment
- Electronics and server racks
- Aerospace components
- Trade show exhibits
- Fine art and museum pieces
Custom Crating & Packaging
Every shipment receives the protection it deserves with custom-engineered packaging solutions designed to safeguard your cargo throughout transportation, including:
- Custom wood crates
- Export-compliant crating
- Foam cushioning
- Heat shrink wrapping
- Protective packaging for sensitive equipment
- Reusable shipping containers
We Ship Anything & Everything
Craters & Freighters welcomes the most challenging shipping projects and is well-versed in managing complex shipping requests. Whether your item is oversized, bulky, or irreplaceable, we can craft a solution that gets it where it needs to go efficiently and on time.
Providing expertise in the engineering of crates used for shipping and their necessary cushioning and supporting techniques, your assets are protected throughout their journey. For a successful shipment, reach out to your nearest C&F location for assistance.
Shipping & Logistics FAQs
What types of items can Craters & Freighters ship?
We ship a wide range of oversized, fragile, high-value, and specialized items, including industrial machinery, medical equipment, electronics, aerospace components, trade show exhibits, fine art, and more.
What freight shipping options do you offer?
We coordinate LTL, full truckload (FTL), air freight, ocean freight, and expedited shipping based on your cargo, destination, timeline, and budget.
Do you provide custom crating and packaging for shipments?
Yes. We provide custom wood crates, export-compliant crating, foam cushioning, heat shrink wrapping, protective packaging, and reusable shipping containers designed around your specific item.
Can you handle both domestic and international shipping?
Yes. Craters & Freighters coordinates domestic and international shipping solutions, including transportation, custom crating and packaging, pickup, and final delivery.
Request a Shipping & Logistics Quote
Whether you’re shipping a single piece of equipment or managing a complex domestic or international logistics project, Craters & Freighters has the expertise to get your shipment where it needs to go—safely and efficiently.
Call your local Craters & Freighters location today or request a free quote online to discuss your shipping and logistics needs with one of our specialists.
