We are the largest and oldest crating and packing company in Southwest Florida. 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 in Southwest Florida who take full responsibility for ensuring the safety of your valuable items and who are there when you have questions or concerns.When looking for a trust-worthy, dependable Southwest Florida shipping service, our local Craters & Freighters team is your one-stop, all-encompassing shipping provider.
Behind this powerhouse, however, are your local representatives in Southwest Florida who take full responsibility for ensuring the safety of your valuable items and who are there when you have questions or concerns.When looking for a trust-worthy, dependable Southwest Florida shipping service, our local Craters & Freighters team is your one-stop, all-encompassing shipping provider.
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Craters & Freighters is a pioneer and leading expert in specialty packaging, crating, and shipping. The company was founded in Golden, CO, in 1990 and serves residential and business customers in all sectors including telecommunications, electronics, medical equipment, aerospace, biotechnology, and heavy machinery.
We can ship your valuable items from any point of origin to any destination. When you use our comprehensive U.S. domestic shipping and international shipping services, you can focus on other tasks confidently knowing that we are ensuring your shipment is fully managed and the process is running seamlessly.
In addition to specialty packaging and crating, Craters & Freighters Southwest Florida offers comprehensive global shipping services. From business and residential pickup and delivery to domestic and international shipping, we provide the full spectrum of shipping services. How do we ensure that the items we ship arrive in exactly the same condition they were in when we got them?
Whether you need items shipped to you in Southwest Florida or from Southwest Florida to locations nationwide, Craters & Freighters' network of more than 65+ locations across the country can assist with your domestic shipping. We handle items that are too heavy, large, fragile, or awkward for other shippers with ease.
From Canada, Asia, and Europe to the Caribbean and Australia, we know how to get your shipments to their destinations safely and without delay. This includes everything from having the ISPM 15 stamp on our heat-treated wood crates and pallets to understanding the paperwork required by different countries around the world.
Reviews (12)
Heath Fairhurst
May 04, 2021
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Marilyn Hoffland Klingele
Mar 09, 2021
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Great experience working with Craters & Freighters of SW Florida. We had about 16 items shipped from an auto auction in Southwest Florida to our business in Northeast Wisconsin and it was done to perfection. Fantastic, professional people to work with. Everything arrived in perfect condition. Thank you so much.
Brian Donley
Jan 12, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Craters & Freighters of SW Florida was very professional and up front about the entire shipping process. They went out of there way to make sure that my shipment was delivered safely and in the same condition in which they received it. I wish all business transactions went this well
Craters & Freighters of SW Florida was very professional and up front about the entire shipping process. They went out of there way to make sure that my shipment was delivered safely and in the same condition in which they received it. I wish all business transactions went this well
Kent Kahle
Dec 14, 2020
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Julie Beni
Nov 10, 2020
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Craters and Freighters in Cape Coral is the best! The team carefully handled, packaged, and delivered a one of a kind museum piece to the Clemson University Bob Campbell Geology Museum where it will be permanently displayed. The understood how important this package was to our family and totally treated every aspect of the shipment with respect. Thank you!
Rob Moore
Oct 10, 2020
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C&F was recommended by Assisted Living place in Sarasota for me to ship a treasured recliner which was my father's to Seattle. Bill at C&F was total pro and very responsive. Cost was appropriate for the distance and care with which my treasure was handled. "5-Star" rating - nice group, highly recommend - made my life much easier...
Eva Wolf
Jun 10, 2019
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I recently needed to transport a number of valuable paintings and decorative art objects from Sarasota to New York and contacted John Koepke of Craters & Freighters, SW Florida. After meeting with him and discussing packing and shipping details, I decided to entrust him with the collection. Shipping fine art requires a great deal of care. John kept me well informed as to progress and everything arrived safely and in good condition. The crew on the New York end did a fine job as well. I am pleased to recommend Craters and Freighters.
Lela Rast Hartsaw
May 13, 2019
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Moving is hard. I think it’s in the top three along with death of a loved one and divorce as the most mentally and emotionally taxing life events. So, imagine having to move almost 1,000 miles away BECAUSE of the death of a loved one? Some might call that a “double whammy”. When times are tough, having people help you along the way is of major… importance. So, when we were going through this and needed help moving a large, expensive, and delicate grandfather clock I had NO IDEA where to turn. We hadn’t announced the move and it was quite sudden, so I felt I couldn
Alex & Carol Addona
Oct 19, 2018
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We had a very fragile, expensive and irreplaceable art piece that we wanted moved and were thrilled and couldn't be more pleased when Craters and Freighters moved it. We were afraid to watch but the move was done very professionally, with a minimum of fuss and without incident. We cannot recommend Craters and Freighters highly enough. Outstanding!!!!
Nick Karis
Jan 06, 2018
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I was referred to C&F by my nephew, who works for a major TV network, where the curator of their memorabilia archives uses C&F for all their delicate shipments.
My problem was how do I relocate our family heirloom, a 4-foot-long and very delicate model sailing ship hand made by my grandfather in 1934, from Florida to Colorado.
From the first conversation with Gary McKinley, of the Coral Gable office, I knew I found the right person and company to handle our treasured family heirloom. Gary took total and personal control of my shipment and laid out every step and detail of the process and documented
My problem was how do I relocate our family heirloom, a 4-foot-long and very delicate model sailing ship hand made by my grandfather in 1934, from Florida to Colorado.
From the first conversation with Gary McKinley, of the Coral Gable office, I knew I found the right person and company to handle our treasured family heirloom. Gary took total and personal control of my shipment and laid out every step and detail of the process and documented
Dina Brown
Jul 22, 2017
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I am a gallery owner in Los Angeles with 25+ years in business. I needed a very valuable work transported from Sarasota to NY to a well-known client, and Gary and Christine at Craters & Freighters provided me with EXCEPTIONAL customer service. Even when my client needed the piece sooner than I had anticipated, they got it there! They are immensely qualified, courteous and kind. I would do business with them again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend!!!!
Kerry Sprick
Aug 10, 2016
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After our father's death, my family needed several pieces of fine art and sculpture shipped to 5 locations around the country. We found Craters and Freighters online and they quickly provided an estimate over the phone. The customer service was excellent, they handled each piece with the utmost of care and the crates were built incredibly well. Everything arrived safely and on time. While the pricing seemed high as compared with "conventional" shipping providers it was worth it. I would recommend this organization for those irreplaceable heirlooms and/or high value pieces that require the extra
