Shipping
Expert Crating & Freight Services – Local & Global Solutions
Full Range of Logistics Services
Craters & Freighters Boston is your trusted local and global partner for all challenging shipping needs. As the premier Boston shipping company, we act as a national powerhouse with local accountability, specializing in delivering complex, valuable, fragile, heavy, or hazardous items safely and efficiently, even when others can’t. If it can be moved, we make it happen smartly and carefully, ensuring damage-free delivery every time.
Whether you’re a business or an individual, our team provides comprehensive, end-to-end shipping solutions right here in Greater Boston, offering unmatched expertise that delivers and peace of mind.
Comprehensive Shipping Solutions in Greater Boston & Beyond
Craters & Freighters offers a full spectrum of freight shipping services from our Boston location, tailored to your specific requirements for destinations globally. We expertly determine the best way to crate, package, support, and transport your items. We treat every engagement with personal attention and dedication, ensuring your valuables make their journey safely, securely, and cost-effectively. Should any issues arise, we address them promptly and fully to make sure your shipment stays on track from start to finish.
Streamlined Shipping Process: Your 3 Simple Steps
Experience stress-free shipping with our proven process:
- Discuss Your Shipping Needs: Contact us to outline your packing and shipping goals.
- Get Your Custom Freight Quote: We’ll quickly provide a strategic plan and detailed quote for your unique shipment.
- We Handle Expert Packing & Shipping: Our freight shipping specialists manage the entire process – from expert packaging and crating to secure transport. Your items are fully insured from pickup to delivery.
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Why Choose Craters & Freighters Boston?
For nearly three decades, we’ve been the premier shipping company serving Greater Boston, renowned for quality workmanship and customer service. We are your trusted team for oversized, valuable, heavy, sensitive, or sentimental items – the challenges others avoid. Our global network combined with dedicated local service means you’re never lost in logistics. We guarantee ultimate protection for a safe, secure arrival of your belongings.
We Ship Anything & Everything
Oversized, bulky, awkward, or fragile items will not deter us. We’ve packaged and shipped almost anything you can imagine. In fact, we look forward to the kinds of challenges that other providers walk away from. If you’re wondering if our Boston freight shipping company is right for you, the answer is a definite yes. Call us at 508-894-0123 to learn more about our full array of shipping services.
Shipping Services
U.S. Domestic Shipping
International Shipping
Air Freight Shipping
Fragile Shipping
Freight Forwarding
Ocean Freight Shipping
Pickup & Delivery
White-Glove Delivery
Residential Shipping
Art & Antiques
Sculpture Shipping
Estate & Trust
China & Tableware
Grandfather Clocks
Furniture
Motorcycle
And much more…
Custom Wood Crates & Specialized Packaging
- Custom Wood Crating Services: Bespoke crates designed by our engineers for maximum protection.
- ISPM-15 Certified Wood Crates: Essential for international compliance.
- Custom Packaging: Utilizing wraps, foams, bracing, and vapor barriers.
- Heat Shrink Wrapping: Added protection against environmental elements.
- Industrial & Compliance-Heavy Needs: Deep regulatory knowledge for mil-spec, hazmat, and vapor barrier packaging.
Convenient Pickup & Local Delivery Services
Benefit from our flexible options, including on-site packing and pickup services. Our local pickup and delivery make the entire process seamless.
Need expert crating for your fragile or valuable items? Let’s talk about your packaging needs.
Expert Crating & Custom Packaging Solutions
Proper packaging and crating are foundational to safe shipping. Our team, among the leading shipping companies in Massachusetts, excels in designing and building custom solutions that protect your items, even during unpredictable air and sea travel.
Domestic & International Shipping Services
- U.S. Domestic Shipping: Reliable transport across the country.
- International Shipping: Worldwide service, ensuring compliance for any item size or value.
- Air Freight Shipping: Fast and efficient air cargo solutions.
- Ocean Freight Shipping: Cost-effective sea transport for larger shipments.
- Freight Forwarding: Streamlined logistics for complex moves.
Tailored Commercial Shipping for Boston Area Businesses
Professional solutions for demanding organizational needs, covering everything from IT Equipment & Electronics Shipping and Medical Equipment to Manufacturing & Heavy Equipment Transport and Aerospace & Unmanned Systems. Our specialized expertise also includes compliant Hazardous Materials Shipping, specialized Mil-Spec Shipping & Crating for Military & Government Assets, and the secure transport of Auction Items.
Specialized Residential Shipping in Boston, MA
For individuals, we provide dedicated care for your most precious possessions. This includes expert Fine Art Shipping for valuable Arts & Antiques, smooth Estate Moving Services for Estate & Trust Item Relocations, and the careful transport of Grandfather Clocks, Family Heirlooms, Furniture, China, and more.
Premium White-Glove Delivery
Experience the ultimate in full-service care with our White Glove Delivery solutions in Boston, emphasizing exceptional attention to detail.
Have a unique shipping challenge? Please contact us to discuss your specific needs.
Unwavering Attention to all the Details
Attentive Service and Prompt Problem Resolution
Frequently Asked Questions about Shipping
What types of items can Craters & Freighters Boston ship?
We specialize in the “unshippable.” From shipping electronics and priceless art to massive machinery and hazardous materials, we thrive on the challenges others avoid. If it’s valuable, oversized, fragile, or unique, our team has the proven expertise to handle it safely and securely.
How does your shipping process work?
Our process is engineered for your peace of mind. Simply contact us to discuss your needs, and we’ll craft a custom shipping plan and detailed quote. From there, our specialists take over, managing every detail from expert packing and crating to secure transport and delivery. You get a single, seamless solution from start to finish.
Do you offer both domestic and international shipping?
Absolutely. We are your local Boston team with a global network. We provide reliable domestic transport across the U.S. and comprehensive international freight services via air, ocean, and ground. We’ll handle all the logistics and compliance to get your items anywhere in the world.
Do you ship for both businesses and individuals?
Yes, our expertise serves both professionals and personal needs. We provide tailored commercial shipping for businesses and dedicated residential services for individuals. Whether it’s a critical piece of industrial equipment or a family heirloom, your valuables are in expert hands.
Do you provide insurance for my shipment?
Your peace of mind is our priority. Yes, your items are fully insured from the moment we pick them up to the final, damage-free delivery.
Do you offer specialized services like on-site packing or white-glove delivery?
Yes, we go beyond standard shipping. Our flexible services include convenient on-site crating and packing for items that can’t be moved, as well as premium White-Glove Delivery, which includes unpacking and debris removal, ensuring a flawless final experience.
We Ship Anything & Everything in Boston & Beyond. Period.
From delicate art to massive machinery, if it needs to be moved, we handle it with precision and care. We thrive on unique shipping challenges, providing unwavering attention to every detail.
Ready to trust your next critical shipment to the experts? Get your no-obligation shipping estimate today.