Abstract: A disposable cardboard crate for transporting and storing goods, particularly, containers of milk. The crate is a rectangular open top container and opposed end walls (25) extend above the height of the other walls (26). The end walls (25) are each folded back on themselves at the top to form a triangular box structure or girder which extends across the end and provides a horizontal ledge (24) projecting inwardly of the crate. The ledge (24) is at a height very slightly above the height of the other walls (26). The girder contributes substantially to the strength of the crate. The end walls (25) are inclined upwardly and outwardly slightly to allow the base (20) of a further crate in a stack to fit between upwardly extending portions (27) and rest on the ledges (24).