About Craters & Freighters
AN INDUSTRY PIONEER AND LEADER
Providing Customized Crating and Shipping Solutions
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 equipment, electronics equipment, medical devices, aerospace & aviation parts & equipment, biotechnology, and heavy machinery.
Trusted by Discerning Clients
For nearly three decades, the company has met custom shipping needs with consistent, high-quality professional packaging and worldwide transportation services. We are trusted by both consumers and businesses to protect their assets with our unique portfolio of services.
Products are handled many times in the course of shipping and subject to multiple hazards during transportation, from shock and vibration, to rough handling, compression, puncture, and abrasion. Often, they will travel with a myriad of other products when transported by LTL, LCL or Air Freight.
Uncommon Attention to Detail
Our main objective is for your items to arrive safe, damage-free, and on time. To achieve that goal, we apply our proven expertise to every shipment. Our team of experts evaluates your product, mode of transport, pickup location, delivery destination, and any special handling requirements before we begin the container and cushioning design and build process that will ensure your assets are protected.
An Industry Leader
With over 65+ brick-and-mortar locations across the country leveraging the best technology to provide worldwide support and logistics, Craters & Freighters is a national powerhouse with local accountability.
Seattle Craters Freighters is Veteran Owned
At Craters & Freighters Seattle, we take pride in being a veteran-owned business, bringing a unique set of strengths to every project we undertake. Our military background has equipped us with discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills that directly benefit our clients. We know how to work under pressure, adapt to rapidly changing situations, and lead teams with accountability—ensuring your valuable items are handled with the utmost care and precision.
Our experience in logistics, risk assessment, and strategic planning allows us to manage resources efficiently and navigate complex shipping challenges. From fragile antiques and artwork to sensitive electronics and heavy machinery, we apply the same level of attention and dedication to every job, delivering dependable, tailored shipping solutions to businesses and individuals across the Pacific Northwest and beyond.
Choosing Craters & Freighters Seattle means supporting a veteran-owned business committed to integrity, service, and community. We take pride in our work and in giving back by creating job opportunities for fellow veterans, easing their transition into civilian life. When you work with us, you’re not just getting exceptional shipping and crating services—you’re partnering with a team that values honor, responsibility, and customer satisfaction. Contact us today to experience the veteran-owned difference in logistics and shipping services you can trust.
Core Values
One of the reasons Craters & Freighters has enjoyed significant growth and tremendous success through the years is that we have always adhered to our core values:
- Integrity. Honesty is our #1 policy.
- Dedication. Having passion and pride in our work.
- Commitment. Committed to our community, coworkers, and families.
- Accountability. I am the person responsible.
- Teamwork. We trust our team and work together to succeed.
- Learning. We value innovation, will learn more, and share our knowledge.
- Fun. We enjoy our work!
- Respect. We respect the knowledge, skills, and experience of all.
Tell us about your project, and Craters & Freighters Seattle will provide a tailored quote to meet your needs.
With 33 years of experience, we specialize in providing packaging, crating, and shipping solutions, both domestically and globally. Our holistic solutions encompass custom clearance and timely delivery to your desired destination, including emergency rush jobs that need to be done within 24 to 48 hours.
In Seattle, we offer a one-stop solution for all your shipping needs. We handle everything from packaging and crating to domestic and international shipping, including final destination delivery and customs clearance. And we are Veteran owned!
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Proudly serving most of Washington and Idaho and parts of British Columbia. Including but not limited to Bellingham, Vancouver, WA, Vancouver/BC, Victoria/BC, Spokane, Tacoma, Bellevue, Kirkland, Federal Way, and the Islands near Seattle. We are also experienced in shipping to/from Guam, Canada, Alaska, and the Hawaiian Islands.