Our flagship product
Aluminium air freight crates, manufactured in South Africa.
Lightweight, durable, and engineered to your specifications. We have been manufacturing aluminium crates for South African exporters and freight forwarders since 2008.
Why aluminium
Why aluminium beats the alternative.
Wooden crates have a place, but for air-freighted, high-value, or sensitive cargo, aluminium has clear advantages. Our crates ship more product per kilo, take rough handling without splintering, and arrive at destination intact. Since we introduced them, we have recorded zero pilferage.
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5-8% reduced freight cost
per shipment, on every leg
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65% reduced weight
versus wooden equivalents
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Specialised designs
to suit your product requirements
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Light and easy to move
during loading and unloading
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Stackable
for efficient cargo loading
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Manufactured to any product size
no off-the-shelf compromise
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0% pilferage
since introduction
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Reduced closure time
during loading
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100% recyclable
aluminium materials
Custom design
Custom-designed for your product.
Every shipment is different. We design each crate around your product's dimensions, weight, fragility, and handling requirements. That includes internal foam fitting where needed, custom reinforcement points, and access panels if your product needs them.
The process starts with a conversation about what you are shipping and where. We come back with a design proposal, a price, and a manufacturing timeline. Most custom orders ship within 2-3 weeks of design sign-off.
Aluminium vs wood
Side by side.
| Aluminium | Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 35% of equivalent wooden crate | 100% baseline |
| Freight cost impact | 5-8% reduction | Standard |
| ISPM-15 customs treatment | Not required | Required for export |
| Reusability | Multiple shipping cycles | Limited |
| Pilferage record | 0% since introduction | Varies |
| Recyclability | 100% recyclable | Lower |
Need a custom crate?
Send us your product specifications and we will quote within 24 hours.
Get in touch
Enquire about aluminium crates
Send us your product dimensions, weight, and shipping route. We will come back with a custom design and quote.