The world of professional art transportation is a specialized industry with numerous nuances and unpredictable complications. Every careless move or neglected risk factor can cause irreparable damage, and the concerted work of expert shipping teams is needed to avoid the drama. That’s why many reliable art logistics companies recommend art crating and shipping as a compound service. What does it mean, and is it always mandatory for safe shipment? Let’s find out.
A Custom Wooden Crate: Solid Protection for Art
Many art collectors believe that art crating is the only way to secure their precious belongings in transit. In some cases, it is true, as high-value art objects and extremely fragile antiques and ceramics can’t travel safely without crates, even for short distances. Crates are made individually for every artwork, with its specific dimensions, weight, and compositional materials taken into account to create an ultimate protective container.
Why Are Art Crating and Shipping Closely Related?
Some shipping projects can’t be done without crates for other reasons as well. Crates are mandatory for cross-border shipments, as an international trip always involves many handover points, so the risk of careless treatment or accidental damage rises manifold.
Another situation in which art shipping can’t be provided without crating is the insurer’s demand. Art collectors choosing specific insurance plans with favorable terms and high compensation limits may be required to guarantee the maximum degree of the artwork’s safety, and crates become a must instead of a whim.
If your shipment meets any of these criteria, you can order the professional crating service from our team. Art handlers will arrive at your place and pack the art object for safe local transportation to our NYC workshop, where all the crating work will be done in line with the highest industry standards.
To Crate or Not to Crate? Turn to Fine Art Shippers for Professional Consultation
If you’re still unsure about whether you need art crating and shipping together or if you can do with professional soft packing only, Fine Art Shippers can help you make an informed choice. With three decades of experience in deliveries of any complexity, scale, or size, we have a keen eye for art that requires an extra layer of protection.
In all other cases, our comprehensive, museum-grade packaging can ensure thorough coverage from all risks without investment in an expensive wooden crate. Contact our Operations Office to ask art experts to assess your project, and you will receive an honest estimate right away.