Custom Crating Services in Fort Erie, ON
Argos Crating provides ISPM-15 certified export crating for manufacturers and exporters in Fort Erie shipping across the Peace Bridge to the United States. We build custom wooden crates that meet US customs requirements: certified heat-treated lumber, IPPC stamps on all exterior panels, and full certification documentation for your freight forwarder and customs broker. Every export job is complete before your carrier arrives. Free quote in 24 hours. Service throughout Fort Erie, Ridgeway, Crystal Beach, and Niagara Region.
Up to 35,000 lbs
1–3 day turnaround
ISPM-15 certified
Crating Services in Fort Erie
Most Fort Erie clients need ISPM-15 certified export crating for US-bound shipments. We also cover the full range of industrial and specialty crating for the Niagara Peninsula.
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ISPM-15 certified wooden crates for shipments crossing the Peace Bridge and other US border crossings. Certification documentation included for USDA APHIS compliance and your customs broker. -
Custom wooden crates for heavy machinery, dies, tooling, and industrial equipment. Built to specific cargo dimensions and weight. Capacity up to 35,000 lbs. -
We come to your Fort Erie or Niagara Region facility and build the crate around the equipment on location. Ideal for large or heavy items that cannot be moved. -
Purpose-built crates for non-standard dimensions, irregular cargo, and items requiring specialized internal blocking and bracing. -
ATA-300 compliant crates for aerospace components, avionics, and aircraft parts. ISPM-15 certified for international export. Available for clients with shipments to Buffalo Niagara International and other US airports. -
Heavy-duty 12-mil UV-resistant film for weather sealing, corrosion protection, and outdoor storage of equipment and palletized cargo.
Need something not on this list? Contact us - if it needs to ship safely, we can build a crate for it.
About Argos Crating
ISPM-15 certified export crating for Fort Erie businesses shipping across the Peace Bridge to the United States.
Who we are
Argos Crating is a Mississauga-based crating company serving manufacturers and exporters throughout Southern Ontario, including Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and the full Niagara Peninsula.
We specialize in ISPM-15 certified export crating for US-bound shipments and serve clients at every scale - from a single machinery move to recurring cross-border export programs.
Free quote in 24 hours. Most jobs complete in 1–3 business days.
We specialize in ISPM-15 certified export crating for US-bound shipments and serve clients at every scale - from a single machinery move to recurring cross-border export programs.
Free quote in 24 hours. Most jobs complete in 1–3 business days.
Who We Work With
- Manufacturers and industrial businesses shipping equipment and components to US buyers in western New York
- Automotive Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers moving product cross-border to Buffalo and beyond
- Agricultural and food processing businesses exporting to US distributors
- One-time exporters moving capital equipment to a US buyer for the first time
- Businesses with recurring cross-border shipments needing a reliable ISPM-15 certified crating supplier
- Freight forwarders and customs brokers requiring certified documentation on short timelines
Fort Erie and the Peace Bridge
The Peace Bridge connects Fort Erie to Buffalo, New York - one of Canada's busiest commercial border crossings for freight. For Fort Erie manufacturers and exporters, the US market is a short drive away. That proximity comes with a fixed requirement: every wooden crate crossing the Peace Bridge must use ISPM-15 certified heat-treated lumber. The United States enforces ISPM-15 through USDA APHIS inspection at all land border crossings including Peace Bridge. Non-certified wood packaging faces fumigation at the importer's expense, return to Canada, or destruction at the port. For Fort Erie businesses that export regularly, ISPM-15 certified crating is not a specialty requirement — it is the baseline for every export job.
Why Choose Argos Crating in Fort Erie
Serving Fort Erie manufacturers and exporters shipping across the Peace Bridge - ISPM-15 certified wooden crates with full US customs documentation for every export job.
- Built for Peace Bridge export, not adapted to itISPM-15 certified lumber, IPPC stamps, and customs documentation are standard on every Fort Erie export job, not a separate add-on.
- Documentation ready for your US customs brokerISPM-15 certification letter, dimensional packing list, and IPPC confirmation formatted for USDA APHIS inspection at the Peace Bridge
- Direct coordination with your freight forwarderWe work directly with your logistics partners on timing and paperwork; you are not the go-between.
- On-site crating at Fort Erie facilitiesFor heavy equipment that cannot be moved, we come to your location and build the crate around the item on site.
- Fast turnaroundMost export jobs completed in 2–3 business days; tell us your Peace Bridge deadline when you quote.
- No hidden chargesClear, upfront quotes within 24 hours based on your cargo and border crossing requirements.
Our Crating Process for a Simple, Stress-Free Experience
We understand the importance of a smooth, stress-free process.
Here’s how we do it:
Here’s how we do it:
Request a Quote
Tell us about what you need to crate and where it’s going. Our team will review your details and get back to you with a custom quote—usually within 24 hours.
Design & Planning
Once approved, we design a crate specifically for your item’s dimensions, weight, fragility, and transport requirements. If necessary, we’ll come to you to assess the item in person.
Crate Fabrication
Our skilled team builds your crate using premium materials. Every crate is built for maximum protection, and we offer ISPM 15-certified wood for international shipping.
Packing & Securing
We carefully pack your item into the crate using high-quality padding and support materials. Our goal is zero movement and zero risk during transport.
Delivery or Pickup
You can pick up your custom crate at our shop, or we can arrange delivery to your location—or even directly to your freight carrier.
Ongoing Support
Have a question about shipping? Need another crate? We’re always here to help. We build long-term relationships, not just boxes.
Your Questions, Answered
Yes. All Argos Crating export jobs use ISPM-15 certified heat-treated lumber as standard. Every export crate includes IPPC stamps on the exterior panels and a certification letter for your customs broker and freight forwarder. The documentation meets USDA APHIS requirements at the Peace Bridge and all other US border crossings.
Non-compliant wood packaging at a US port of entry is subject to treatment (fumigation at the importer's expense), return to Canada, or destruction of the wood packaging. None of these outcomes are fast or cheap. Argos Crating uses certified lumber on every export job. The IPPC stamps on the crate exterior and the certification letter are your documentation at the border.
Most export crating jobs are completed in 1–3 business days from quote approval. If you have a specific carrier pickup date or a freight deadline, mention it when requesting a quote and we will confirm the timeline.
Yes. We provide all crating documentation in a format ready for your US customs broker and freight forwarder: ISPM-15 certification letter, packing list with dimensions and weights, and IPPC stamp confirmation. We can coordinate timing with your carrier schedule.
Yes. For heavy or large equipment that cannot be moved, we come to your Fort Erie facility and build the crate around the item on location. Available throughout Niagara Region and Southern Ontario.
It depends on the specific materials. We build the crate and provide the physical packaging. Items containing regulated hazardous materials require a separate dangerous goods declaration prepared by a certified DG shipper. We can coordinate with your DG consultant and freight forwarder on the documentation side.
Get a Free Quote Today
We build every crate from high-quality lumber and durable hardware — measured precisely, constructed to handle the weight, vibration, and handling your shipment will face.
Ready to ship from Fort Erie? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.
Ready to ship from Fort Erie? Contact us for a quote - we respond within 24 hours.