How Engineered Construction Elevates CLG Packaging & Crating Services

Within our fully integrated logistics operations, packaging and crating are strategic value-add services that directly influence safety, efficiency, and supply chain performance. The way commodities are prepared at origin impacts how they are stored, handled, transported, and ultimately delivered.

At Coastal Logistics Group (CLG), packaging is intentionally aligned with warehousing, transportation planning, and project cargo. By engineering packaging to reflect real operating conditions, CLG enhances overall logistics performance — reducing risk, supporting operational flow, and strengthening reliability at every stage.

Performance is not added at the end. It is built in from the start. 

 

Strength Starts at the Fastener Level

Durability starts with engineered structure.

CLG uses screw-shank nails across all crate manufacturing, providing significantly greater holding strength than smooth fasteners. This added withdrawal resistance is critical in multimodal transportation environments, where freight is exposed to vibration, lifting stress, and repeated handling cycles.

Fasteners are spaced 4 to 6 inches apart and installed in a reinforced “W” pattern along framing members. This method serves two important structural purposes:

  • It distributes load forces evenly across framing components, reducing localized stress concentrations.

  • It minimizes the risk of wood splitting while allowing the fasteners to expand wood fibers and create a stronger mechanical bond.

Rather than functioning as isolated connection points, the framing and paneling work together as an integrated structural system — increasing long-term integrity during transit and storage.

 


 

Material Standards That Support Real-World Conditions

Material selection is equally intentional.

CLG’s internal specifications require a minimum 2×4 framing and no less than 3/8-inch plywood paneling. These standards are rooted in structural performance expectations.

Heavier framing members increase load-bearing capacity and resist torsional stress during crane lifts and stacking. When cargo weight shifts or dynamic loading occurs, structural rigidity helps prevent distortion.

The specified plywood thickness enhances shear resistance while minimizing bowing. Multi-layer plywood construction improves fastener retention and reduces the risk of warping in fluctuating humidity environments — especially important for extended storage or long-distance transit.

Together, these standards help crates:

    • Maintain squareness and alignment
    • Support safe stacking
    • Withstand vibration and handling stress
    • Preserve rigidity from origin through delivery

In integrated logistics environments, that consistency improves operational predictability.

 

 

Engineered Export Crating Styles

Disciplined build methods form the foundation — but tailored engineering is what elevates CLG’s packaging services into a strategic advantage.

Every crate is developed through documented engineered specifications that are routinely reviewed to remain aligned with, or ahead of, industry expectations. Beyond compliance, engineering at CLG evaluates each shipment individually.

Open-Slatted Crates

  • Lightweight, ventilated crates ideal for durable, heavy equipment that requires structural containment without full enclosure.

Fully Enclosed Wooden Crates

  • Solid plywood or lumber construction for maximum protection against moisture, dust, and theft — commonly used for sensitive or high-value exports.

Skidded Crates

  • Built on pallet-style bases for efficient forklift handling, especially suited for heavy equipment crating and industrial machinery.

Foam-Lined / Shock-Mounted Crates

  • Incorporate engineered cushioning materials such as EPE, PU, or EPS foam to absorb vibration and protect electronics or fragile components.

Heavy-Duty / Reinforced Crates

  • Constructed with thicker lumber, steel bracing, or reinforced corners to support oversized or high-weight cargo.

Reusable / Collapsible Crates

  • Designed for repeat shipments using panel locking systems such as link-lock or snap-latch mechanisms — supporting sustainability and cost efficiency.

Engineered / Custom Crates

  • Fully customized crating solutions designed around machinery dimensions, center of gravity, and transport mode to minimize movement and mitigate damage risk.

CLG adjusts structural reinforcement, fastener density, panel selection, and interior preservation strategies to reflect the realities of transport and storage. This customization minimizes disruption by ensuring packaging supports warehousing plans, loading configurations, and transportation workflows.

 

 

Export Compliance & Interior Protection

International shipping demands more than structural strength. CLG’s export crating services incorporate compliance and preservation measures to protect cargo throughout global transit.

    • ISPM-15 Compliant Packaging: All wood materials are heat-treated and properly stamped to meet international regulations.
    • Moisture & Corrosion Protection: VCI, desiccants, and moisture barriers safeguard against humidity and rust.
    • Shock Protection & Security: Engineered foam systems, ISO-standard labeling, and tamper-evident seals support safe handling and cargo integrity.

 

Engineered to Strengthen the Entire Operation

At CLG, packaging and crating services are engineered to enhance the effectiveness of the entire logistics operation. By combining disciplined construction methods, deliberate material standards, and cargo-specific engineering analysis, CLG delivers packaging solutions that support safe handling, predictable movement, and reliable outcomes.

Because in modern logistics, preparation drives performance.

And when packaging is built with intention, the entire supply chain moves stronger.

 

 

 

 

Coastal Logistics Group (CLG) is a leading provider of comprehensive supply chain solutions, specializing in warehousing, transportation, and niche logistics services. With strategic hubs in Savannah, Charleston, and Norfolk, CLG offers unparalleled access to America's largest and fastest-growing ports. Services include advanced drayage, efficient distribution, and nationwide transportation, tailored for complex freight and on-site logistics. We creatively engineer and deliver seamless, systematic, and speedy solutions that drive business forward. For more information, please explore our website or request a quote.