Fine china items are most at risk of damage during transportation. Cracks and chips are extremely common, even if you think you’ve packed everything right. International shipping is far more complicated because you often have little control over how the items are handled. In this post, we share professional recommendations on how to ship fine china across borders securely.
Solid Packing as a Key to Success
Imagine the long way your precious items will travel. They will likely be carried by truck and airplane to the destination point, and at each stage of their journey, they will be changing hands. Even if the box or crate has the standard “fragile” sign on it, the precaution doesn’t guarantee that fine china will make it undamaged to the destination. Even a bump on the road can be fatal if the items are loosely or sloppily packed.
We highly recommend investing some effort in the proper packing of your fine china. Use layers of tissue paper, bubble wrap, and box dividers to make sure that every item in the box is separated from each other. Arrange the items by type (e.g., plates should be packed with plates) and create a list of everything you’ve packed (a sticker on the box can be helpful). Finally, order a custom wooden crate for your china for the best protection.
If you have doubts about your packing skills, use professional art transportation companies that know how to prepare items for shipping. Engaging experts is particularly important when you ship internationally because they can not only pack the objects securely but also consult you on how to ship fine china from your location.
Insurance Requirements
If you own an expensive and valuable fine china, do not take risks and purchase insurance. Often, international carriers would not transport your china without it because the risk of accidental damage is high. Fine Art Shippers can assist you with choosing the insurance that works for you depending on the value of your fine china, destination point, and location-specific bureaucratic requirements.
How to Ship Fine China with Professional Art Shippers
It’s completely normal if you like to admire fine china in your cupboard but hate dealing with all the packing, insurance, and transportation. For such cases, you can always use the services of experts whose job is to make sure that valuable art objects retain their integrity and beauty even during long cross-border shipping. Contact Fine Art shippers for more details on international fine china shipment.