Exporting goods internationally requires more than transportation — it demands precision-engineered crating for export that meets customs and safety standards across borders. Metropolitan Logistics provides export crating solutions for industrial, commercial, and medical shipments, ensuring full compliance with ISPM 15 and export crating requirements in every destination country.
Why Export Crating Is Essential
When products travel thousands of kilometers, they face temperature changes, multiple handlings, and long periods in storage. As a result, the quality of the crate determines whether the cargo arrives intact or damaged.
Proper crating for export not only prevents damage but also ensures smooth customs clearance and compliance with international phytosanitary and trade regulations.
Our export crates are designed to withstand:
- Ocean freight vibration and moisture exposure
- Long-term storage in varying climates
- Customs inspection handling
- Heavy stacking and container compression loads
Meeting Export Crating Requirements
To avoid delays or fines at the border, each export crate must follow specific international standards. At Metropolitan Logistics, we adhere to every rule that matters.
Our crates meet or exceed:
- ISPM 15 certification – Heat-treated and stamped wood for global compliance
- ASTM D6256 – Standards for wood packaging durability
- ISTA 3A – Transit simulation testing for export freight
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wood packaging requirements
Every crate also includes export documentation, treatment certification, and material traceability — essential for customs officials around the world.
Table: Domestic vs. Export Crating
| Factor | Domestic Shipping | Export Crating (International) |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Type | Standard plywood | ISPM 15 heat-treated solid wood |
| Documentation | Basic BOL or invoice | Export certificate & fumigation report |
| Cost Range | $300–$900 | $700–$2,500+ depending on route |
| Risk Level | Low to moderate | High – long distance & humidity |
| Regulatory Requirements | Local standards | ISPM 15, ASTM, ISTA, customs rules |
Industries We Serve
Metropolitan Logistics designs export crating solutions for a range of sectors where precision and compliance are critical:
- Manufacturing & Industrial Machinery – Heavy-duty export crating with blocking and bracing
- Medical & Pharmaceutical Equipment – Hygienic packaging with moisture control
- Aerospace & Automotive – Shock-absorbing custom crates for high-value components
- Energy & Construction Equipment – Steel-reinforced export crates for oversized cargo
Each crate is designed by our in-house engineering team using 3D modeling and load simulations to ensure structural strength.
Case Study Example
| Case Study Example | |
|---|---|
| Client | Ontario-based Industrial Manufacturer |
| Cargo | CNC machinery for export |
| Origin | Mississauga, ON |
| Destination | Hamburg, Germany |
| Challenge | EU customs required ISPM 15 documentation and vibration control certification. |
| Solution | Metropolitan Logistics designed a shock-isolated, ISPM 15 compliant crate with moisture barriers and documentation for customs. The shipment cleared German customs in under 48 hours with zero damage. |
Our Export Crating Process
- Consultation & Assessment – We review your product type, weight, and route.
- Crate Engineering – Our engineers design the crate for stability and compliance.
- ISPM 15 Treatment & Marking – Each crate is heat-treated and stamped.
- Packing & Documentation – We add shock sensors, moisture protection, and full paperwork.
- Delivery to Port or Airport – Coordinated logistics to your export terminal.
Every step is tracked and verified to ensure transparency and efficiency.
Why Choose Metropolitan Logistics
As one of Canada’s leading export crating companies, we provide not only crates — but complete logistics solutions that simplify the export process.
You’ll benefit from:
- Certified ISPM 15 wood packaging
- Engineering-grade design for all cargo types
- Onsite packing and containerization services
- Canada-wide coverage for pickup and delivery
- 24/7 support and real-time updates
Whether you’re exporting machinery, equipment, or retail goods, our experts ensure every crate meets international compliance and performance standards.
Service Coverage Across Canada
Metropolitan Logistics offers nationwide coverage through all major industrial, port, and rail hubs across Canada, ensuring seamless export logistics for clients of every scale
| Province | Major Service Cities | Available Services |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario | Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Windsor, Kitchener, Oshawa | Export crating, container loading, onsite packing, port & rail delivery, ISPM 15 wood packaging |
| Quebec | Montreal, Laval, Longueuil, Quebec City, Brossard, Sherbrooke, Trois-Rivières | ISPM 15 crate fabrication, export documentation, air/ocean freight prep, customs coordination |
| British Columbia | Vancouver, Surrey, Richmond, Delta, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Langley, Abbotsford, Victoria, Prince Rupert | Export crate building, container blocking & bracing, port logistics, transload & consolidation |
| Alberta | Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie | Heavy-equipment crating, industrial packing, CN/CP terminal delivery, inland container loading |
| Manitoba | Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach | Export crate design, moisture-proof packaging, documentation, container preparation |
| Saskatchewan | Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert | Custom crate manufacturing, inland export prep, machinery crating |
| Nova Scotia | Halifax, Dartmouth, Truro, Sydney | Ocean-freight crating, export packing, port transload services |
| New Brunswick | Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton | Export crate supply, shipping container packaging, port logistics |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | St. John’s, Corner Brook | Export packing, wooden-crate compliance, local logistics support |
| Prince Edward Island | Charlottetown, Summerside | Export crating and shipping coordination for island exporters |
Contact & Quote
📞 +1 (365) 829-5000
✉️ service@metropolitanlogistics.ca
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