The transport of art objects requires special packing for each item. When the exhibits of an entire exhibition are being transported, the task becomes even more complicated. Museum exhibit transport is also a common service demanded due to ongoing travelling exhibitions. Another common need of art transport is required by auction houses and art owners for auctions. You can rely on the professionalism of the International freight forwarders association for the forwarding of paintings, artefacts, as well as various antique items for museums and for private collectors.
Compliance with the international requirements for art and museum exhibit transport
We rely on the experience we have with this form of transport and comply with all the international requirements and regulations for the transport of art items and exhibits. The international freight forwarders use information for improving the quality and reliability of the forwarding services for special cargo, art items and others, in order to take all necessary precautions for keeping them safe during the transport.
The cooperation between the member companies of IFA helps for the quick dissemination of any new information which can be useful for this type of special logistics services. The member companies also communicate with each other continuously to share their experience and be helpful to other members of the European network for logistics.
The specifics of the logistics services for art items and museum exhibits
Both the packing and the actual transport of such special cargo are very specific. More packing is used for such items, in order to protect each and every painting, exhibit or other. Apart from that, some of these items need to be stored in specific temperature and humidity conditions. The vehicles provided by the European logistics network are equipped with means to safely attach the packages, and to provide the necessary temperature and humidity levels for them during the transport.
The choice of the types of transport to be used for the forwarding of art and museum exhibits
When the best transport for such special cargo is being picked, the main criteria aren’t finding the quickest and cheapest means to deliver the items. What is decisive for the choice of transport of art is finding the safest routes to ensure that the art and museum exhibits and items reach their destination safely and without damage or losses. Another important criterion is the deadline for the delivery of the exhibits to their final destination. Air transport is the best choice if the delivery terms are very short.
Forwarders throughout Europe offer the best choice for such transport, including combined transport in order to provide the best conditions for the cargo and to meet the delivery terms.
Preparing the forwarding documents accompanying the art items and museum exhibits
The valuable items carried by the European network for transportation needs to be accompanies with the proper documentation. They certify the value of each item carried, its antiquity or special value, as well as if the item is modern art without historical value. Regardless of the value of the art work carried, it needs to be accompanies with a document certifying its authorship. The European logistics companies have experience in preparing all the necessary documents for each item or exhibit carried.