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.
The Seattle operation has been headed by K J Singh since September 2009. K J, has a bachelors in engineering and a masters in business administration.
K J brings 40 years of hands-on U.S. experience related to packaging and processing systems for the food , beverage, and pharmaceuticals industries, in design, construction and installation of manufacturing plants. His experience includes working with companies such as Unilever Foods, Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Nestle Foods and Sara Lee Foods.
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.
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.
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.
Get a fast, free, no-obligation cost estimate from Craters & Freighters Seattle/NW.
Provide some information on your crating, packaging, and shipping needs, and we’ll get back to you right away with a figure you can use in your planning. 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.
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.