Do the cheap crates actually ruin your catch or am I overthinking it?

[brettcallahan]

Been running a small fishing operation out of Fujairah for a few years and I've always just bought whatever crates were cheapest at the time, never really thought about it beyond "it holds the fish". But recently a buyer complained about the condition of the fish on arrival, said they looked bruised and not as fresh as they should be, and it got me wondering if my crates are part of the problem. I started reading up on the importance of fish crates for the fishing industry and apparently the material and ventilation make a real difference to how long the catch stays fresh, which I genuinely never considered. So now I'm looking at upgrading but don't want to spend a fortune if it's not going to matter. Anyone here switched crate types and noticed an actual difference in quality or shelf life?