| Craters & Freighters of Northwest Chicago is a full service logistics provider focused on expert packing, crating and transportation solutions. The company has the unique ability to provide simple solutions to complicated shipping issues - from insurance and security, to product-specific packaging and crating, to worldwide transportation.
Air Freight Forwarding
Domestic and International
Shipments to Europe our Specialty
Large enough to provide full service to your company
Small enough to provide the personal service you deserve
Our niche is for larger-than-UPS/Fedex/DHL packages
Residential and business deliveries in most locations
CNS (IATA) Endorsed Agent 2008
TSA-Approved Indirect Air Carrier
Export Documents
Our expertise means safe arrival of your freight
Packaging engineer on staff
Shock mounting
Heat-seal vapor bagging
Tradeshow crates
ISPM-15 certified crates
Fully insured - No deductible
There is a deductible, but we pay it!
Our Experienced Staff have over 30 years of combined experience in Domestic and International Shipping:
Gordon Paul - has owned and operated Craters & Freighters of Northwest Chicago since its inception in 1996
Lou Ann Beaumont - Air & Ocean Export
Tom Binkowicz - Warehouse and Crating
Our customers include companies that need custom crating and shipping expertise for fragile and expensive items that are too large for UPS or FedEx. Satisfied customers include Microsoft, Verio, MCI, Thoughtworks, Think 3, Digitas, and local auction houses including Wright, Bunte Auctions, and Leslie Hindman Auctions.
International Services - We specialize in shipments to Europe
Domestic Services - We ship to all locations in the U.S. and Canada
Air Forwarding
Next Day Air
Second Day Air
Deferred Air
Ocean Forwarding
Standard Service
FCL
LCL
Ground Services
Deferred Service
Expedited Service
Full Truck Load
Port, Airport, Terminal or Door Delivery
We can arrange residential delivery with unpacking and inside delivery. All of our crating and packaging is custom-made to make your shipping less expensive and to adequately protect your fragile and expensive goods.
Our Crate Types Include:
PPP-601 for light weight goods
Mil-B-26195 for medium to heavy weight goods
Mil-C-104 for large or heavy weight goods
Export crating ISPM-15 certified
Custom made to size to save you money
Shock mounting when you need to protect your most fragile equipment
Heat seal vapor barrier for moisture protection of sensitive equipment
Mission Statement:
We will provide full service airfreight forwarding solutions from the Northwest Chicago area to all domestic and international destinations at a fair price and, in so doing, will provide the best and most personalized service possible.
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