Custom Crates vs. Standard Packaging: How to Choose
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Custom Crates vs. Standard Packaging: How to Choose The better packaging option depends on the item and its journey. Standard cartons, protective cases and palletized packages can work well when correctly specified. A custom wooden crate can be useful when the shipment needs different supports, dimensions or handling features. IN […]
When to Choose a Custom Crate for Your Shipment
Crates of Las Vegas Journal When to Choose a Custom Crate for Your Shipment A custom crate is a useful option when there is a clear reason to build packaging around the shipment. That reason might be an unusual shape, a heavy load, a fragile surface or a need to repack the same item repeatedly. […]
Custom Crates for Art, Technology, Machinery and Exhibits
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Custom Crates for Art, Technology, Machinery and Exhibits Different industries can use similar-looking wooden crates for very different reasons. The useful specification comes from the item’s weight, vulnerable parts, handling requirements and transport route. IN THIS GUIDE 01Fine art and antiques: condition and contact materials 02Electronics and technology: manufacturer-led preparation […]
How Custom Crates Help Protect Fragile and Valuable Items
Crates of Las Vegas Journal How Custom Crates Help Protect Fragile and Valuable Items Fragile cargo needs a packing plan that identifies what can be damaged and how. A glass sculpture, framed painting and electronic device can have different weak points even when their overall dimensions are similar. IN THIS GUIDE 01Fit the supports to […]
The Practical Benefits of Custom Crates for Packaging and Transport
Crates of Las Vegas Journal The Practical Benefits of Custom Crates for Packaging and Transport The main benefit of custom crating is the ability to specify packaging around a particular shipment. Instead of adapting the item to an unsuitable container, the design can account for its shape, support needs and intended handling. IN THIS GUIDE […]
Custom Crates for Safer, More Organized Shipping
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Custom Crates for Safer, More Organized Shipping A custom crate is worth considering when an item needs a support system or enclosure that the proposed standard packaging cannot provide. Heavy machinery, irregular artwork and sensitive equipment can each present different packing problems. IN THIS GUIDE 01Tailor protection to the actual […]
Las Vegas Trade Show Crates: Prepare for Setup and Return
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Las Vegas Trade Show Crates: Prepare for Setup and Return A trade show crate should support the whole event cycle: outbound shipping, unloading, setup, empty storage and return packing. Designing for those stages can help an exhibit team work from a consistent plan. IN THIS GUIDE 01Protect high-value display components […]
On-Site Crating: Reduce Extra Moves and Plan the Pickup
Crates of Las Vegas Journal On-Site Crating: Reduce Extra Moves and Plan the Pickup On-site crating can be useful when an item is best packed before it leaves its current location. For a fragile artwork, large fixture or awkward machine, that can remove the need for an unprotected trip to a separate packing facility. IN […]
ISPM 15 Crates: An International Shipping Checklist
Crates of Las Vegas Journal ISPM 15 Crates: An International Shipping Checklist For an international shipment, wood packaging can be an important compliance detail. Where the destination requires ISPM 15, covered wood packaging needs approved treatment and marking. Addressing that requirement early can prevent a packaging problem from surfacing at collection or inspection. IN THIS […]
Custom Crates for Electronics and Antiques in Las Vegas
Crates of Las Vegas Journal Custom Crates for Electronics and Antiques in Las Vegas Electronics and antiques can both be fragile, but they do not necessarily need the same packing materials. A device may have manufacturer transport limits or electrostatic-discharge requirements; an antique may have an unstable finish, loose joints or projecting ornament. IN THIS […]
