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Author Name: Tiffany Lee – Marketing Analyst at FreightAmigo
When luck brings you to find your ideal piece of artwork, you would like to ensure it is safely transported to your home. Since every precious artwork requires special protection, even a slight mishap during transportation may cause irreversible damage. Therefore, shipping artwork has always been a high-risk undertaking. However, you can be assured that FreightAmigo is here to share some tips with you. As long as you make proper preparations beforehand and manage your shipment carefully, you can ensure your precious artwork arrives safely at your doorstep!
Preparation before shipping artwork: Arrange appropriate packaging safety measures
High-quality packaging materials are essential for safe transportation, which can provide maximum protection for artwork. In contrast, inferior packaging materials may damage artwork. Different types of artwork require different mounting and packaging materials. Common materials used for packaging include:
- Bubble wrap
- PE film
- Acid-free packaging paper
- Acid-free corrugated cardboard
- Pearl cotton
- Desiccant
- Cardboards
- Wooden crates
Paintings generally have relatively relaxed packaging requirements, but if they belong to the fragile category, such as porcelain, glass products, or historical relics, the safety measures for packaging are extremely stringent. You need to pay attention to the safety measures for mounting the artwork, such as the materials used for loading the artwork and the fixing methods, etc.
FreightAmigo’s professional cargo transportation solutions can solve the logistics challenges you face, and we also provide one-stop electronic customs declaration to help you Make Trade Easier!
Arrange a proper shipping plan for artwork
Pay attention to the special requirements for shipping artwork.
Some artwork may require special shipping needs to maintain the integrity and quality of the work. Therefore, you should pay attention to the shipping conditions of the artwork, such as temperature, humidity, stability, shock resistance, etc. Generally, artwork can be classified into the following types:
- Flat exhibit (oil painting, calligraphy, ink painting)
- Three-dimensional exhibit (large sculptures, mosaic walls)
- Installation art (multimedia materials, large works)
- Fragile items (ceramics, antiques)
- Prints
- Traditional crafts
Choose the appropriate transportation mode for shipping artwork
Transporting artwork requires some time management. Time management directly affects customer satisfaction for businesses. Reducing shipping time reduces the risk of damage to the artwork. FreightAmigo has five shipping modes, including sea freight, air freight, express delivery, cargo transportation, and rail transportation. We can flexibly provide you with a logistics plan that meets your specific needs.
Pay attention to the handling of the artwork during the shipping process.
Effective loading and unloading management for the artwork
The shipping process involves several loading and unloading activities, so effective loading and unloading management is essential for safe transportation. In our experience, managing paintings is relatively easy, but for various types of artwork with different sizes, more professional loading and packaging skills are required. The process of customs clearance also requires close monitoring and management.
FreightAmigo provides 24/7 real-time tracking and logistics specialists to follow up on your shipment. Please feel free to contact our logistics specialists if you have any questions!
Arrange appropriate insurance for artwork
The ability of artwork protection can reduce the probability of damage to artwork during the logistics process to some extent. Whether the goods are on their way to the port or on the way to a specific destination, there is a chance of encountering common risks on the road, such as unforeseen accidents, theft, and so on.
Logistics insurance is one of the value-added services provided by FreightAmigo. You can handle logistics solutions and insurance arrangements in one go. Our specialists will assist you throughout the entire process.
FreightAmigo places artwork safety as a top priority, ensuring your collection arrives safely at the destination. Trust your logistics expert to handle everything!
If you have any inquiries on professional Art Logistics, feel free to contact FreightAmigo now:
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