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Custom Crating Services for International Shipping and Overseas Moves

Custom Crating Services are one of the most important safeguards for international shipping. When items travel overseas, they often face longer transit times, multiple handling points, and higher risk of shifting, vibration, and impact. Earthrelo provides Custom Crating Services designed to protect fragile, high-value, and oversized items during international moves—so your shipment arrives safely and ready to use.

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Whether you’re relocating abroad, shipping a few valuable pieces, or sending items to a destination where packaging standards are strict, custom crating reduces avoidable damage. Earthrelo builds a protection plan around your items, your timeline, and your destination needs. That includes secure internal bracing, careful padding, clear labeling, and coordination that aligns with your move or freight schedule.

If you’re looking for international-ready Custom Crating Services, Earthrelo helps you move forward with clarity. You’ll know what needs to be crated, why it matters, and how the process works—before anything is packed.

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What Are Custom Crating Services?

Custom Crating Services involve building a crate specifically designed for the size, shape, fragility, and value of an item. Unlike standard boxes or basic packing, a custom crate is constructed to reduce movement, prevent pressure damage, and protect surfaces during loading, long-distance transit, and delivery.

Custom Crating Services are commonly used for:

Artwork, mirrors, and framed pieces
Antiques and heirlooms
Glass, marble, and stone tops
TVs, electronics, and monitors
Sculptures and decorative items
Oversized or irregularly shaped belongings

For international moves, Custom Crating Services help protect items through longer travel and multiple handling stages, making them a smart investment when replacement is difficult or expensive.

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Why Choose Earthrelo for Custom Crating Services?

When you’re shipping overseas, the cost of damage can be far higher than the cost of doing protection properly. Earthrelo’s Custom Crating Services focus on practical risk reduction—through careful planning, secure construction, and organized handoff to your moving or shipping timeline.

International-Ready Protection Planning

Earthrelo helps you decide what should be crated based on item fragility, destination route, and transit conditions. This prevents over-crating and under-protection, so your plan is right-sized for your needs.

Built for Fragile and High-Value Items

Custom Crating Services are most valuable when items are delicate, expensive, or difficult to replace. Earthrelo supports crating for artwork, antiques, glass, electronics, and specialty items that require careful stabilization.

Secure Internal Bracing and Reduced Movement

A crate isn’t just a wooden box. Earthrelo focuses on internal supports and securing methods to reduce shifting during long-haul transit, which helps prevent cracks, scuffs, and pressure damage.

Clear Labeling and Organized Handling

International shipments often involve multiple touchpoints. Earthrelo includes clear orientation markings and organized labeling so handlers understand how to position and move the crate safely.

Coordinated Scheduling With Your Move

Custom Crating Services work best when timed correctly. Earthrelo coordinates crating with pickup, storage-in-transit, freight schedules, and delivery windows, reducing last-minute packing stress.

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What We Crate: Common Items for International Shipping

Custom Crating Services are most useful when items are fragile, high-value, or difficult to replace. Earthrelo commonly supports crating for:

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Flat-Screen TVs

Lamp

Chandeliers

Electronics

Mirrors

Artwork

Glass or Marble

Wine Collection

International Custom Crating Services

Export-ready protection for high-value and fragile items during overseas shipping

International moves put more stress on fragile and valuable items because shipments travel longer, pass through more handling points, and face higher risk of shifting, vibration, and impact. Earthrelo’s Custom Crating Services are designed to reduce that risk with export-ready protection planning, item-specific crate construction, and organized handling that supports overseas timelines. The sub-sections below explain how our international crating approach works, what’s included, what we commonly crate, and the materials and standards we follow to keep your shipment secure.

Custom Crating Services for International Moves

International shipping introduces more risk than local transport. Longer transit times, shifting containers, and repeated loading and unloading make protection essential—especially for fragile or valuable items. Earthrelo’s Custom Crating Services are designed to support international moves by providing the right level of stability and protection from start to finish.

For international relocations, Custom Crating Services can help with:

Better protection during long-distance transit and port handling
Reduced movement and vibration impact through internal securing
Improved organization and identification during delivery
Easier staged delivery and storage planning when timelines change

If your move includes overseas shipping, Earthrelo helps you create a clear crating plan so items are protected properly and prepared on schedule.

What Our Custom Crating Services Cover

Earthrelo’s Custom Crating Services can be tailored to your shipment size, item type, and international route. Depending on your needs, your plan may include:

Item review and measurement planning
Crate design based on fragility and handling needs
Internal supports to reduce movement and pressure points
Protective cushioning and surface protection
Clear labeling and orientation markings for safe handling
On-site crating options when needed for fragile or oversized items
Coordination with packing, moving, or freight scheduling
Support for staged delivery or storage-in-transit planning

This structure helps ensure crates are built with purpose—not guesswork.

What We Crate: Common Items for International Shipping

Custom Crating Services are most useful when items are fragile, high-value, or difficult to replace. Earthrelo commonly supports crating for:

Artwork and mirrors (frames, glass, and corners protected from impact and pressure)
Antiques and heirlooms (delicate joints and finishes stabilized for long-haul transit)
Glass, marble, and stone tops (secure bracing to prevent cracks and shifting)
Electronics and TVs (reduced vibration and screen-pressure protection)
Sculptures and decorative pieces (custom supports for irregular shapes and fragile points)
Oversized or unusually shaped items (built-to-fit crates that simplify safe handling)

Crating Materials and Protection Standards

A well-built crate protects not only from impact, but also from shifting, pressure, and vibration during long-distance transport. Earthrelo’s Custom Crating Services focus on structural strength and internal stabilization, not just external wood panels.

Depending on your items and route, protection planning may include:

Strong crate construction designed for handling stress
Internal securing and bracing to reduce movement
Cushioning and surface protection to prevent scuffs and pressure marks
Orientation markings and labeling for safer handling
Moisture and transit considerations based on destination needs

The right materials and structure help reduce risk across multiple touchpoints—especially during international transport.

How Much Do Custom Crating Services Cost?

Custom Crating Services pricing depends on how your items need to be protected for international handling and long-haul transit. To make budgeting easier, here are the main cost drivers that shape an itemized quote.

Item Size, Weight, and Fragility

Larger, heavier, or more delicate items typically require stronger materials and extra stabilization. Fragile pieces often need added cushioning and careful securing inside the crate.

Crate Design and Internal Supports

Simple items may need a basic build, while complex shapes require custom interior bracing and blocked supports. More design work and internal engineering can increase overall cost.

Number of Items and Total Crate Volume

Crating one item is different than crating a full set or collection. More items and larger total volume can increase materials, labor, and handling time.

On-Site vs Facility-Based Crating

On-site crating is useful for oversized or delicate pieces that shouldn’t be moved unprotected. Facility crating can be efficient for multiple items and controlled build conditions, which may affect pricing.

Destination Route and International Handling Needs

International shipments may require stronger protection due to longer transit and multiple touchpoints. Route complexity and handling intensity can influence the recommended crate build and cost.

Timeline and Turnaround Urgency

If you need crating completed quickly to meet shipping cutoffs, scheduling may require priority labor and faster execution. Short timelines can increase cost compared to flexible scheduling.

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Custom Crating Tailored to Your Needs

At Earthrelo, we craft the finest wooden custom crates, designed to meet the unique demands of packing, crating, and shipping your equipment. We meticulously consider factors such as weight, dimensions, fragility, value, and final destination to construct a wooden crate that meets your exact specifications.

Our expertise in shipping logistics allows us to create custom crates for a wide array of items, including but not limited to displays, machinery, computers, electronics, as well as graphics and literature.

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At Earthrelo, we understand the value and importance of your fine art and antiques. That's why we have a team of trained and experienced movers who can pack, move, and protect your precious items with the utmost care and professionalism. No artwork is too big or too challenging for us. Experience the best fine art and antique moving services.

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FAQs – Custom Crating Services

What is custom crating used for?

Custom Crating Services are used to protect fragile, high-value, oversized, or irregularly shaped items during transport. A custom crate is built around the specific dimensions and handling needs of an item, helping reduce movement, vibration, and pressure damage during loading, transit, and delivery. Custom Crating Services are commonly used for artwork, antiques, glass, electronics, and specialty décor. For international shipping, crating is especially helpful because items may face longer transit and multiple handling points.
How do custom crating services work?

Custom Crating Services typically start with an item review and measurements, followed by a protection plan that determines the crate size, internal supports, and cushioning needs. The crate is then built to fit the item, with internal bracing to reduce shifting and clear labeling for handling. Once packed and secured, the crate is prepared for pickup or handoff to the shipping process. Earthrelo’s Custom Crating Services focus on purposeful construction so the crate protects the item, not just contains it.
Do you provide export crating for international shipping?

Yes, Custom Crating Services are commonly used for export and international shipping because overseas transit can involve longer travel times and more handling steps. Export-focused crating is designed to reduce movement and protect surfaces through loading, port handling, and final delivery. Earthrelo can recommend when export crating is appropriate based on your item type, fragility, and destination route. Planning crating early helps ensure your shipment is protected and ready before shipping deadlines.
How much do custom crates cost?

Custom Crating Services costs depend on item size, fragility, crate design complexity, and whether internal supports are needed to prevent movement. Larger or heavier items require more materials, while delicate pieces may require additional bracing and cushioning. International routes can also influence costs if stronger protection is recommended for longer transit. Earthrelo provides itemized Custom Crating Services estimates so you can understand what’s included and choose the protection level that fits your shipment.
What’s the difference between crating and standard packing?

Standard packing typically uses cartons and protective wrap to prepare household goods for moving. Custom Crating Services go further by building a rigid structure around a specific item, adding internal securing and bracing to reduce shifting and pressure damage. Crating is often recommended for items that are fragile, high-value, oversized, or difficult to replace. For international shipments where handling points increase, Custom Crating Services provide added stability and protection compared to standard packing methods.
Do crates meet international shipping standards?

International requirements can vary by destination, carrier, and shipment type. The most important factor is building a crate strong enough for handling stress and securing the item so it cannot shift. Some routes may have additional requirements for wood treatment or labeling depending on local rules. Earthrelo’s Custom Crating Services focus on structural protection and can help you plan crate construction with your destination and shipping method in mind, so you’re prepared before shipment.
How long does it take to build a custom crate?

Timing depends on the number of items, crate complexity, and whether on-site crating is required. A simple crate for a standard item may take less time, while oversized antiques, delicate artwork, or multiple pieces can take longer due to design and internal bracing. International moves also benefit from early planning so crating is completed before shipping cutoffs. Earthrelo schedules Custom Crating Services around your move timeline to avoid last-minute rush and reduce risk.
Can you crate artwork, antiques, and electronics?

Yes, Custom Crating Services are commonly used for artwork, antiques, and electronics because these items can be sensitive to impact, vibration, and pressure. Artwork and mirrors may need corner and surface protection, antiques may need stabilization for delicate joints and finishes, and electronics benefit from reduced vibration and secure placement. Earthrelo helps determine the right protection level for each item so your Custom Crating Services plan matches what you’re shipping and where it’s going.

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