THE CRATERS & FREIGHTERS NETWORK
A National Powerhouse with Local Accountability.
At Craters & Freighters, we have a nationwide network of offices and a multitude of global resources to provide our customers with specialty crating, packaging and a seamless transportation process. Behind this powerhouse however, are your local representatives who take full responsibility for ensuring the safety of your valuable items and who are there when you have questions or concerns.
Commercial Services
Craters & Freighters Austin is the trusted partner for businesses that require reliable, secure, and efficient logistics solutions. Whether you’re relocating sensitive lab equipment, shipping industrial machinery, or sending high-value electronics across the country or overseas, our commercial services are designed to meet the highest standards of protection and compliance. With decades of experience serving aerospace, tech, medical, and manufacturing industries, we tailor every solution to your business needs—from custom crating to international shipping coordination.
Shipping Services
From coast to coast or around the world, Craters & Freighters Austin simplifies shipping for clients with complex logistics needs. We manage the entire process—from pickup and documentation to insurance, tracking, and final delivery—so you don’t have to. Our expertise spans air, ground, ocean, and white-glove shipping services, making us a one-stop resource for everything from last-minute shipments to custom international freight. No matter the size, value, or destination, your shipment is handled with precision and care.
Residential Services
When it comes to moving or shipping personal belongings, heirlooms, or high-value items, Craters & Freighters Austin delivers peace of mind through white-glove care and professional handling. We specialize in packaging and shipping for residential moves, estate distributions, and fragile or antique items that require extra protection. Our team works with individuals, families, and trust managers to ensure every item is treated with care, arriving at its destination in the same condition it left your home.
Crating & Packaging Services
At Craters & Freighters Austin, we design and build custom crates and packaging that safeguard your items from damage, shock, and environmental factors during transit. Our engineers and packaging specialists evaluate every item’s weight, dimensions, fragility, and mode of transport to create the ideal solution. We offer everything from foam-in-place protection and vapor barrier bags to ISPM-15 certified wood crates for export compliance. Whether you’re shipping a single piece or managing an ongoing logistics program, our packaging is built to perform.
FAST & EASY PROCESS
We can crate, pack, and ship your largest, most heavy and valuable items.
When other providers choose to step away from a difficult project, we step up and get the job done. We enjoy being challenged and making tough jobs look easy. We also have the ability to fully insure your items while they are in our care (pickup, packaging, and transit to final destination).
STEP 1
Contact us to discuss
your needs.
STEP 2
We provide a quote with a
recommended approach.
STEP 3
Once approved we package,
crate and/or ship your item.
Expertise that delivers.
We have been a leader in our field for almost three decades. As our company has grown, we have developed the kind of expertise that people who are responsible for shipments come to trust and rely on. Ultimately, what we deliver are customer service and peace of mind. Ask about our cargo insurance options for added peace of mind.
Locally owned and operated, proudly serving the greater Austin and San Antonio TX communities