(Export) crates for machinery and industrial equipment

Strong protection for international transport

Industrial equipment is frequently transported across borders and through multiple logistics stages before reaching its final destination. During this journey, machinery must withstand handling operations, vibrations during transport and changing environmental conditions.

Gerritsen Packing designs and manufactures custom export crates that protect machinery, equipment and industrial components during international transport. These crates provide a strong structural barrier that shields equipment from impact, handling risks and external influences throughout the logistics process.

Because of their strength and versatility, export crates are widely used in machinery transport, industrial relocation and project logistics, where safe handling and reliable protection are essential.

What are export crates?

Export crates are custom-built wooden transport structures designed to protect cargo during international shipping.

Unlike standard packaging solutions, export crates are built around the specific dimensions, weight and handling requirements of the equipment being transported. A well-designed export crate ensures that machinery:

• remains stable during transport
• is protected against shocks and impacts
• can be lifted safely during handling operations
• is suitable for container or breakbulk shipping

These crates are an essential component of safe industrial transport, particularly for large or sensitive equipment. Export crates are widely used across industries where machinery or equipment must be transported safely across borders. Because these crates are designed specifically for the cargo they carry, they are suitable for complex logistics projects involving multiple transport stages.

Custom designed for machinery and equipment

Industrial machines rarely fit into standard packaging solutions. Their size, weight and structural complexity require packaging that supports the equipment while preventing stress or movement during transport. Gerritsen Packing designs export crates based on:

• equipment dimensions and total weight
• centre of gravity and load distribution
• lifting and handling requirements
• transport method such as road, sea or air freight
• container or project cargo logistics

By considering these factors during the design stage, we ensure that each crate supports both the equipment and the transport process. For additional protection, export crates can be combined with protective packaging solutions such as barrier foil packaging, shrink wrapping or moisture protection systems.

Export compliant packaging

When wooden packaging is used for international transport, it must comply with phytosanitary regulations to prevent the spread of pests.

Gerritsen Packing produces export crates using ISPM 15 certified wood, ensuring that the packaging meets international export requirements.

This certification allows crates to be used safely in international logistics chains and helps prevent delays during customs inspections.