Two people assembling a large wooden crate or enclosed box, with one person wearing gloves and earpieces, in a workshop or storage area.
Two people assembling a large wooden crate or enclosed box, with one person wearing gloves and earpieces, in a workshop or storage area.

CRATING

Custom Solutions for Every Object

From museum-quality exhibition crates for international shipping to soft packing for local transport, Porter delivers packaging appropriate for the object. Our dedicated crate workshop designs and fabricates custom solutions tailored to the specific requirements of each piece — whether fine art, antiques, or culturally significant works such as Mardi Gras Indian suits.

A large, ornate Mardi Gras float decorated with blue, gold, and white feathers, sequins, and a sign that reads 'ZULL MAYOR 2020' surrounded by illustrations of a woman and a pirate.
A large, ornate Mardi Gras float decorated with blue, gold, and white feathers, sequins, and a sign that reads 'ZULL MAYOR 2020' surrounded by illustrations of a woman and a pirate.

Our team loves materials —

and more specifically, the right material and support for the object. We use what has come before and source new materials and methods to meet industry standards and beyond. If you have a request for a certain material to support your object/s, please let us know, and we will make sure to deliver the safest solution.

Custom art and artifact housing for shipping and long term storage.

After a consultation and some precise measuring, Porter will work with you to develop a plan to protect your collection.