Art shipping
Transport artworks and valuable objects with specialized art shipping services.
What are art shipping services?
Art shipping services take care of the practical side of the global art industry.
Services include packing, handling, storage, and transport. As well as dealing with administrative tasks like customs declarations and organizing art shipping insurance.
But who actually needs an art shipper?
Any companies or individuals that transport art across the US, such as auction houses, galleries, and antique dealers.
How fine art shipping works
The first step in art shipping is to make a booking with an art shipper. This is followed by an initial evaluation to collect details about size, shape, and fragility of the artwork.
For larger pieces or exhibitions, the evaluation stage might also include a site visit. This helps art shipping companies to better plan the pick up process.
Technicians then prepare for collection by selecting non-abrasive materials for the soft packaging. Industry standard materials include blankets, bubble wrap, and foam padding.
When packing artworks, technicians apply three layers of soft packaging. In some cases, like when shipping paintings, an art shipping crate is also used to further safeguard items.
Finally, once all artworks are packed, they are securely transported to the next location. Artworks can be delivered curbside or to a specific room with white glove delivery.
What you get with an art shipper
The difference between an art shipper and a regular courier company is expertise.
An art shipping company specializes in transporting delicate and high-value items. They use museum-quality materials and techniques to pack objects. Plus, they understand the need for extra care when handling artworks.
Art shippers are also experts in the complex world of customs. This is essential when shipping art made from plant or animal materials. Or for ensuring wood crates comply with No.15 (ISPM 15), a shipping regulation set by the International Plant Protection Convention (IPCC).
Basically, an art logistics company streamlines the process of moving artworks. And provides the peace of mind that valuable items are in safe hands – from collection to delivery.
Shipping art with Convelio
Convelio is a team of more than 200 logistics experts. We have offices in New York, Paris, and London, and operate in more than 100 destinations around the world.
Central to our services is the Convelio art shipping platform where you can access instant quotes, book a shipment, and track progress in real time.
The result is a blend of innovative technology and logistics expertise, and a simplified approach to shipping art in the US.
Visit the Convelio shipping platform to get a quote for your shipment.
