Custom wooden crates
Built to the dimensions of the item, with internal bracing so nothing moves in transit.
UAE nationwide service
Cargo Packing & Crating in the UAE
Export-grade packing done before the cargo enters the freight network — because most damage claims begin with packaging, not handling.
UAE-wide collectionSea, air & road freightCustoms documentation handledNamed coordinator per shipment
Export cargo packing in the UAE covers palletising and shrink wrapping, custom wooden crates and boxes, machinery skidding and bracing, corrosion and moisture protection, and correct marking and labelling. Packing to export standard reduces damage claims, and on sea freight it usually reduces measured volume and therefore cost.
Packing services
Palletising and shrink wrap
Cartons blocked, strapped and wrapped into stable, forkliftable units.
Machinery skidding
Heavy equipment bolted to skids or bases, with lifting and lashing points identified.
Moisture and corrosion protection
VCI film, desiccant and barrier bagging for humid ocean transit.
Fragile and high-value packing
Double-wall boxing, foam and edge protection for glass, marble, art and electronics.
Marking and labelling
Shipping marks, handling symbols, weight and dimension stencilling and package numbering.
How packing is planned
- Survey the cargoDimensions, weight, fragility, centre of gravity and lifting points assessed — on site for large items.
- Choose the specificationCrate, pallet, skid or carton, matched to the mode of transport and length of transit.
- Build and packCrates built to size, cargo secured internally, voids filled and protection applied.
- Mark and recordPackages numbered and stencilled, then measured and weighed for the packing list.
- Hand over to freightThe packing list and dimensions feed straight into the shipping documents with no re-measuring.
What to know before you book
Good packing pays for itself twice. The obvious return is fewer damage claims. The less obvious one is volume: sea and air freight are measured to the outer bounding box of each piece, so a tight pallet with no overhang can be materially cheaper to ship than the same goods loosely stacked. On air freight, where the volumetric divisor is unforgiving, reducing box height is a direct rate reduction.
Humidity is the UAE-specific risk. Cargo packed in Gulf summer conditions and then sealed in a container for weeks will sweat. Bare steel, machined surfaces, electronics and anything with paper packaging need VCI film, desiccant or barrier bagging — not just a crate.
Timber rules apply at the destination. Many countries require solid wood packaging to be heat-treated or fumigated and stamped to ISPM 15. We build and mark to that standard for destinations that require it, which avoids the cargo being held, treated or destroyed on arrival.
What affects the price
- Item size, weight and fragility — the specification follows from these.
- Mode and transit time — a five-week ocean transit needs more protection than a two-day flight.
- Number of pieces — many small items consolidate cheaply into fewer crates.
- ISPM 15 requirement — treated and stamped timber where the destination demands it.
- On-site versus warehouse packing — packing at your premises adds a crew visit.
- Special protection — VCI, desiccant, foam and custom internal fittings.
Who this service suits
- Exporters shipping machinery, equipment or spares
- Businesses that have had damage or moisture claims before
- Anyone shipping glass, stone, marble, art or sensitive electronics
- Project teams packing tools and plant for overseas sites
- Households and offices relocating out of the UAE
Cargo packaging UAE by location
Collection and delivery across every emirate — each location page covers the ports, airports and industrial areas that apply there.
Frequently asked questions
Do I really need a wooden crate?
For machinery, heavy items, anything with protruding parts, and high-value fragile goods on a long ocean transit — yes. For robust boxed goods, a well-built and wrapped pallet is usually enough and considerably cheaper.
What is ISPM 15 and does it apply to me?
It is the international standard requiring solid wood packaging to be heat-treated or fumigated and stamped. Many destinations enforce it strictly. If yours does, untreated timber can mean treatment, re-export or destruction at your cost.
Can you pack at my premises?
Yes. For machinery and large items an on-site crew is usually the practical option, since the item may not be movable until it is packed.
Does better packing reduce my freight cost?
Often, yes. Freight is measured to the outer dimensions of each package, so eliminating overhang and void space reduces the chargeable volume — most noticeably on air freight.
How do you protect cargo against humidity?
VCI film for metal surfaces, desiccant inside sealed barrier bags, and packaging chosen so condensation inside the container does not reach the goods.
Do you handle vehicle and machinery bracing?
Yes, including skidding, bolting to bases, lashing point identification and centre-of-gravity marking so the cargo can be lifted and secured safely.
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