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Logistics & Cargo for Art

Museum & Gallery Standard Packing & Crating

We ensure that each artwork is handled with utmost care and precision, adhering to the highest standards of protection and preservation for every stage of the logistics process. Here’s how our art logistics service guarantees the integrity and security of your art pieces:
Museum crates are our highest-grade crates, designed for multiple uses over long periods of time—typically for traveling shows or exceptionally valuable pieces.
Our museum crates have all the features of our standard crates: ½" plywood construction, with all panels fully framed with ¾” battens, and all joints glued and stapled or screwed. All museum crates have bolt and plate closure and two coats exterior polyurethane sealant, as well as foam gasket around the lid. Bolt-and-plate closure is the most durable method of opening and closing the crate because it stands up to repeated use. The exterior sealant helps keep out air and moisture, and keeps the crates looking clean and neat over time.
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Standard Crates
Standard/Two Way crates are our mid-grade crates, designed for repeated use, or when the size or weight of an object requires an especially sturdy construction method.
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One-Way Crates
Our Basic/One-Way crates are designed to be economical while still being safe for the most delicate artwork, and are good for both land and air travel, domestically and internationally. While they are designed to protect artwork during a single trip, many customers are able to get multiple uses out of these crates.
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Travel Frames
Appropriate for art shuttle transport and storage, travel frames are an excellent choice when artwork has an especially fragile or delicate surface. They can also be an economical solution for very large artwork, since they’re usually less expensive than an enclosed crate. And sometimes, a piece of art will simply be so challenging to transport that it needs a travel frame to be moved safely.

Customized Packing Solutions

  • - Each artwork is unique, so we customize packaging to match the specific requirements of each piece, considering factors such as size, shape, weight, fragility, and medium.
  • - We employ museum-grade materials, including acid-free tissue, polyethylene foams, and Tyvek Fabric protective padding to prevent scratches, abrasion, or color transfer.
  • - A Multi-Travel Frame for Soft-Packed Artwork and Local Movement Within the Same City.

Temperature and Humidity Control

  • - Our packing materials and crates are selected with climate control in mind to minimize the risk of temperature and humidity fluctuations that could affect sensitive materials.
  • - We use specialized insulation and moisture-resistant barriers for artworks that will encounter varied environments or longer transit periods.

Shock-Resistant Crating

  • - We provide custom crating solutions designed to withstand vibrations, shocks, and movement stresses, with reinforced corners and double-walled panels
  • - For extremely fragile pieces, we offer soft-packing and shock-absorbing suspension systems within the crate to ensure that the piece remains secure, even on turbulent journeys

Security Seals and Tamper-Proof Crating

  • - Our crates come with tamper-evident seals to guarantee that the artwork is secure and untouched from the time it leaves your facility until its arrival.
  • - Crates are reinforced with high-quality security locks and tamper-proof materials to prevent unauthorized access, ensuring safe and reliable transportation.

Compliance with Museum and Gallery Standards

  • - We adhere to museum and gallery standards, aligning our packaging and crating methods with international practices, ensuring safe passage for exhibitions, loans, and acquisitions.
  • - Our team stays updated on the latest preservation methods and guidelines, allowing us to maintain or exceed the requirements set by international art institutions.

White-Glove Handling and Installation

  • - Our trained art handlers and logistics experts handle each artwork with care and expertise, from initial packing to the final installation.
  • - We offer white-glove services, including professional unpacking and installation, to provide a seamless and safe experience for artworks upon arrival at their final destination.

Insurance and Risk Management

  • - In addition to packing and handling, we offer comprehensive insurance options to cover the artwork throughout the journey, providing peace of mind against unforeseen risks.
  • - Our risk management team assesses each transit route and method to mitigate risks and offers real-time tracking and updates for clients.