MGF Services

Packaging & Crating

Crating & Packaging Built to
Protect Critical Cargo

Manitoulin Global Forwarding (MGF) delivers precision-engineered crating packaging solutions designed to protect high-value equipment and specialized freight. Our custom crating packaging services ensure crated cargo is secured for domestic transportation and international export, meeting the rigorous demands of complex supply chains and global compliance standards.

Crating

MGF provides tailored crating solutions to meet your shipping needs, offering everything from custom and air freight crates to hood, spot, and plywood crating for reliable cargo protection.

  • Customs Crates
  • Hood Crating

  • Spot Crating
  • Plywood Boxes
  • Empty Crates
  • Air Freight Crates
Skidding

MGF specializes in wood skidding solutions designed to support the safe and efficient transport of heavy, oversized, and irregularly shaped equipment. Our range of skids includes stringer skids, heavy- and light-duty skids, pallets, and sea container skids, all built to meet specific weight, handling, and transportation requirements across domestic and international shipments.

  • Stringer Skids

  • Heavy Duty Skids

  • Light Duty Skids

  • Pallets

  • Sea Container Skids

Field Services

MGF’s Field Services deliver flexible on-site packaging and crating solutions, deploying skilled crews and specialized equipment to handle complex projects wherever your cargo is located.

  • Rig Moves

  • Pipe Bundling

  • Reel Lagging

  • Shipping Saddles

  • Construction Hoarding

  • Crating

  • Shrink Wrapping

  • Remote Location Work

Pallets

MGF provides dependable wood pallet solutions engineered for durability, ease of handling, and secure support across warehouse operations and global shipping applications.

  • Standard Pallets

  • Custom Pallets

  • Food Grade Pallets

  • Euro Style Pallets

  • 2-Way Access Pallets

  • 4-Way Access Pallets

  • Board Coverage Pallets

  • Stringer & Placement Pallets

Industrial Shrink Wrapping

MGF’s industrial shrink wrapping solutions provide durable protection for equipment, machinery, and large-scale project cargo moving through global transportation networks. Using high-quality, recyclable shrink wrap with UV and corrosion-resistant properties, we safeguard cargo from harsh environments and extensive transit conditions.

  • General Containment & Enclosures

  • HAZMAT Containment

  • Cold Weather Enclosures

Container Loading & Unloading

MGF provides safe and efficient container loading, unloading, and destuffing services to ensure cargo is handled securely from start to finish. Using custom crating and IPPC-certified lumber for compliant blocking and bracing, our experienced teams protect your shipment at every stage of the process.

  • Container De-Stuffing

  • Container Loading

  • Blocking & Bracing

  • Crating & Packaging

  • Inventory Management

  • Short-Term Storage

  • Load Plans & Documentation

  • Crate Markings & Placecards

Additional Services

Discover MGF’s additional services including custom crates, dangerous goods packaging and project consolidation.

Custom
Crating

MGF’s custom crating solutions are engineered to your specifications, incorporating access points, foam inserts, air-ride footings, and water sealing for enhanced protection and performance.

Dangerous Goods Packaging

MGF offers specialized dangerous goods packaging services designed to meet TDG, IATA, and IMDG standards, with rigorous documentation to support safe ground, air, and marine transportation.

Project
Consolidation

MGF delivers end-to-end project consolidation with secure storage, inventory management, and customized packaging and crating.

Industry Certifications. International Compliance.

MGF maintains multiple industry certifications that demonstrate our commitment to quality, safety, and global compliance. These include ISPM-15 certification for heat-treated wood packaging, ISTA testing certification for packaging performance, ISO 9001:2015 certification for our Quality Management System, and compliance with the national COR safety standard. Together, these credentials ensure our packaging solutions meet strict international requirements, protect against pests, and are built to withstand the demands of domestic and global transportation.

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