Five Heavy Machinery Shipping Challenges to Plan for
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE Five Heavy Machinery Shipping Challenges to Plan for Heavy machinery can be difficult to ship because weight and bulk often coexist with vulnerable controls, finished surfaces and moving parts. A custom crate needs to address the machine’s approved support points and the handling route, as well as its outer dimensions. […]
Hotel Art Crating: Plan Packing, Delivery and Installation
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE Hotel Art Crating: Plan Packing, Delivery and Installation Hotel art projects need careful coordination before the first crate arrives. Paintings, sculptures and decorative installations may differ in size, material and condition, while deliveries must fit around loading access and the installation schedule. A useful crating plan protects each piece and […]
On-Site Crating Estimates and Packing: What to Expect
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE On-Site Crating Estimates and Packing: What to Expect An on-site estimate lets the crating provider assess the item where it is located and review the access around it. For large equipment, fragile artwork or an awkward collection of pieces, that visit can reveal details that measurements alone miss. IN THIS […]
The Hidden Costs of Poor Packaging and How to Compare Crates
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE The Hidden Costs of Poor Packaging and How to Compare Crates The lowest packaging quote does not always produce the lowest shipment cost. If a crate fails to support the load, protects the wrong surfaces or creates avoidable handling problems, the consequences can include repair, reshipping and missed work. A […]
ISPM 15 Wood Crates: Requirements for International Shipping
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE ISPM 15 Wood Crates: Requirements for International Shipping ISPM 15 is an international standard for managing pest risks in wood packaging used in trade. If your destination applies it to the crate, pallet or dunnage in your shipment, the relevant material needs compliant treatment and marking. Checking that requirement before […]
Custom Crates for Fragile and Oversized Items
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE Custom Crates for Fragile and Oversized Items Fragile and oversized items need more than an enclosure large enough to contain them. The crate must support the load, limit harmful movement and protect vulnerable surfaces while remaining practical to lift and open. Custom crating brings those requirements into one packing plan. […]
Which Las Vegas Industries Use Custom Crating?
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE Which Las Vegas Industries Use Custom Crating? Custom crating is useful when an item’s size, weight, fragility or handling needs make standard packaging a poor fit. In Las Vegas, those needs appear across trade shows, art, medical equipment, manufacturing and hospitality. Each industry has a different reason to plan the […]
Custom Crating for Medical Equipment: Moving Checklist
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE Custom Crating for Medical Equipment: Moving Checklist Medical equipment crating starts with the device’s requirements. A suitable crate can provide structural support and protection during transport, but the move also needs preparation by the equipment owner, manufacturer or qualified service team. Packing alone cannot confirm that a device is ready […]
How Custom Crating Can Reduce Shipping Costs
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE How Custom Crating Can Reduce Shipping Costs Custom crating can improve shipping efficiency when a standard package is too large, poorly supported or difficult to handle. The useful question is whether the complete shipping plan costs less for the protection required. A smaller crate or a lower materials bill is […]
Custom Trade Show Crates for Las Vegas Exhibits
LAS VEGAS · CRATING GUIDE Custom Trade Show Crates for Las Vegas Exhibits A trade show crate needs to protect the exhibit on the road and help the booth team work at the venue. For Las Vegas exhibitors, that means planning around delicate display pieces, setup access, organized packing and the return shipment. A crate […]
