Wooden Crates for Industrial Packaging: Sizes, Types & Custom Orders
Looking for custom wooden crates made in Mexico?
NASA PACK engineers heavy-duty timber enclosures designed to protect, consolidate, and transport industrial goods across global supply chains. Built from heat-treated lumber complying with NOM-144-SEMARNAT / ISPM-15 standards, our custom wooden crates absorb mechanical impacts, resist humidity, and support heavy vertical stacking during sea, air, and land freight.
Types of wooden crates
Depending on the mode of transport, there are several types of wooden crates:
- Sea freight wooden crates. These crates undergo intensive handling and must be lifted with slings or similar devices. They need to be moisture- and sun-resistant since they are typically transported outdoors on deck.
- Air freight wooden crates. In addition to standard-sized boxes, this mode commonly uses open wooden cages that allow visual inspection of the contents during transit.
- Land transport wooden crates. Designed with large dimensions to fit efficiently inside trucks and vehicles with long cargo beds. Wooden pallets are also widely used for this type of transport.
- Export wooden crates. Generally collapsible, stackable, and lightweight, with steel profiles acting as hinges for easy assembly. They are ideal for hazardous goods, sensitive products, high-value items, or heavy cargo.
Benefits of using wooden crates
Wooden crates optimize storage space because they can be stacked both during transport and in warehouses, reducing freight costs and improving inventory management.
They also offer outstanding resistance and security, ensuring products arrive intact at their destination, making them one of the best investments for companies with export operations.
Finally, wooden crates are fully or partially reusable and repairable, making them a sustainable, eco-friendly packaging option.
Wooden crate dimensions, load capacity & ISPM-15 compliance
| Type of Wooden Crate | Dimensions (cm) | Max Load | ISPM-15 Compliant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Export Crate | 120 × 80 × 80 | 1,500 kg | Yes ✔ |
| Heavy-Duty Sea Freight Crate | 200 × 120 × 120 | 5,000 kg | Yes ✔ |
| Air Freight Open Cage | 100 × 60 × 60 | 500 kg | Yes ✔ |
| Collapsible Export Crate | 150 × 100 × 100 | 2,000 kg | Yes ✔ |
| Land Transport Crate | 240 × 120 × 100 | 3,000 kg | Optional ✔/✗ |
At NASA PACK, we specialize in designing and manufacturing packaging solutions including
pallets, wooden crates, and cages. We also ensure cargo integrity with added protective materials such as foam, polystyrene, cardboard, and plastics. Contact us to get expert advice and a quote tailored to your industry needs. We’ll get back to you shortly.
