At Metropolitan Logistics, we specialize in custom crating and export packaging services tailored to protect your valuable cargo during domestic and international transport. Whether you’re exporting a large machine, sensitive electronics, or fragile commercial displays — we’ll make sure your shipment is secure, compliant, and shipment-ready.
We provide professional crating and export packaging solutions to protect your cargo during domestic or international shipping. From ISPM-15 certified export crates to moisture protection and in-container bracing, our packaging services are designed to minimize risk and ensure your goods arrive intact — whether you’re shipping across the city or overseas.
We build crates that fit your cargo — not the other way around. Our team designs and fabricates custom wooden crates to protect items of any shape, size, or weight class.
Shipping internationally? We provide ISPM-15 heat-treated wooden crates, fully compliant with global export regulations to avoid border delays and fines.
We can crate at your facility or in our secured warehouse — whichever is more efficient. Our mobile teams are ready to arrive at your site and complete all packing and bracing on location.
Protect your cargo against the unexpected. We use a variety of techniques to safeguard against damage during shipping.
Ensure stability throughout the journey. We secure cargo with professional blocking, bracing, and palletizing inside containers or crates.
Receiving a shipment from abroad? We also provide import unpacking services at destination points.
We serve businesses across Canada, with mobile packing crews available in:
We also ship globally — ask us about freight forwarding options after packaging.
We’ve packed and shipped it all. Our experience spans multiple sectors:
We crate and secure heavy equipment, production lines, and components for domestic use or international transport via air, sea, or ground.
We provide shock- and moisture-protected crating for sensitive medical devices, lab instruments, and pharmaceutical manufacturing systems.
From precision aircraft parts to defense-grade components, we offer compliant export crating and protection for high-value cargo.
We pack shelving systems, displays, kiosks, and branded retail furniture for rollouts, pop-ups, and multi-store installation projects.
We crate staging gear, lighting, AV systems, and exhibit booths for trade shows and live events across Canada and internationally.
We support active projects in Halifax, Bedford, and beyond with secure delivery of containers holding prefabs, materials, and tools.
What we did: Custom crated a 4-ton CNC machine using ISPM-15 treated lumber, moisture protection, and container blocking.
Outcome: Arrived damage-free and on time.
What we did: Onsite packaging of delicate diagnostic equipment with vacuum barrier protection and air-freight prep.
Outcome: Cleared customs smoothly with full documentation provided.
What we did: Built over 40 reusable branded crates for fixtures sent to over 10 states. Coordinated final-mile deliveries.
Outcome: Zero damages, project completed under budget.
Whether you need export crating, onsite packaging, or a full pack-and-ship solution, our team is here to help. We combine engineering precision with global shipping expertise.
Yes — all our export crates are ISPM-15 certified for international transport.
Absolutely. Our mobile crews can arrive at your warehouse, factory, or job site with all necessary materials and tools.
We offer full logistics support, including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and final-mile delivery.
Everything from fragile electronics and lab equipment to oversized machinery and heavy steel parts.
