A wooden crate has a self-supporting structure, with or without sheathing. For a wooden container to be a crate, all six of its sides must be put in place to result in the rated strength of the container. Crates are distinct from wooden boxes.

They are self-supporting structures that are the ideal choice for shipping various products, whether they're lightweight, extremely heavy or fragile items. A crate is a large shipping container, made of wood, typically used to transport large, heavy or awkward items.