UK and International Art Handling Services
Strategically located near Heathrow, ShipArt™ is a recommended specialist offering fine art logistics and secure art transport services across the UK and internationally. Our tailored art handling solutions are designed specifically for artists, galleries, collectors, auction houses and museums who require discretion, precision and professional care at every stage of transit. From professional packaging and customs documentation management to carefully coordinated transport, each movement is planned to minimise risk and ensure complete peace of mind.
Many members of our team are art collectors and enthusiasts themselves. We appreciate the emotional and financial responsibility involved in transporting valuable works, and we approach every consignment with the same level of attention and respect we would expect for our own collections.
Contact our team today to learn how our bespoke solutions can meet your art logistics needs.
Our ShipArt™ Advice page provides answers and guidance to many art logistics related issues.
Who we support
Artists
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We help artists ship original artworks and editions safely and professionally, both within the UK and internationally. Our bespoke packaging, customs support, and secure storage options remove the stress from selling, exhibiting, and fulfilling orders, so you can focus on creating.
Galleries, Auction houses & Museums
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ShipArt supports galleries with dependable art logistics for exhibitions, sales, and international clients. From custom packaging and export documentation to secure storage and onward shipping, we act as a trusted logistics partner, protecting both artworks and reputations.
Buyers / Collectors
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We provide collectors with specialist packaging and international shipping for all forms of artworks. Whether shipping to a private address or arranging secure storage, we manage the process carefully and compliantly, giving buyers confidence from purchase to delivery.
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Why choose ShipArt™
Experience – Over 30 years of expertise in professional art handling and logistics.
Specialisation – Dedicated services for galleries, artists, and collectors, ensuring personalised care.
Global reach – Comprehensive international shipping solutions with customs support.
Communication – Our dedicated team are there to support you and your shipments.
What services do ShipArt™ offer?
Art shipping
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We provide specialist UK and international art shipping designed to protect valuable and fragile works in transit. Each shipment is planned with care, using appropriate carriers, routing, and handling to ensure artworks arrive safely, compliantly, and on time.
Art packaging
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Every artwork is packaged using bespoke solutions tailored to its size, medium, and fragility. From protective materials to custom-built packaging, we focus on safeguarding each piece while meeting international shipping and customs requirements and regulations.
Art storage
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Our secure UK-based art storage near Heathrow, offers flexible short- and long-term options for artists, galleries, and collectors. With controlled access and careful handling, we provide a safe holding solution between exhibitions, sales, or onward shipping.
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Exhibitions / events support
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We support exhibitions and art events across the globe with carefully planned shipping, packaging, and timed delivery services. From single works to multi-piece consignments, we help ensure artworks arrive safely, on schedule, and ready for display.
Customs & paperwork support
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International art shipments require accurate documentation. We assist with export paperwork, customs clearance, and compliance requirements to reduce delays, unexpected charges, and border issues when shipping artworks worldwide.
Print runs
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We support the storage, packing, and distribution of art print runs for artists, galleries, and publishers. From managing bulk quantities to fulfilling individual orders, we ensure prints are handled carefully, packaged appropriately, and shipped reliably, worldwide.
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FAQ about fine art logistics
What is fine art logistics?
Fine art logistics refers to the specialist handling, packaging, transportation and coordination of valuable artwork, including paintings, sculptures, installations and exhibition pieces. Unlike standard courier services, fine art logistics prioritises security, discretion, environmental control and risk management to protect high-value and often irreplaceable works.
How do you ensure artwork is protected during transport?
We use tailored packaging solutions, secure handling procedures and carefully planned transport routes to minimise vibration, movement and environmental exposure. Each shipment is assessed individually to determine the most appropriate method of protection, ensuring safe transit from collection to final delivery.
Do you provide art transport for galleries and museums?
Yes. ShipArt™ supports artists, private collectors, galleries, auction houses and museums across the UK and internationally. We understand the professional standards required when moving exhibition pieces and culturally significant works.
Is artwork insured during shipping?
We coordinate shipments with clear documentation and can advise on appropriate insurance coverage to ensure artworks are protected throughout transit. Proper valuation and documentation are essential elements of professional fine art shipping.
Can you handle international art shipments?
Yes. Based near Heathrow, we are well positioned to coordinate both domestic and international fine art transport. We manage the logistical planning and documentation required to move artwork securely across borders.
What makes specialist art logistics different from standard courier services?
Standard couriers are designed for general freight. Specialist art logistics focuses on risk reduction, controlled handling, secure packaging and careful coordination. Fine art requires an understanding of fragility, provenance documentation and the expectations of collectors and institutions.
“Just wanted to say thank you: the painting arrived yesterday. The whole process was as I expected from Flight Logistics-ShipArt: very very awesome! The packaging of my artwork was perfect. You guys showed me again that there is no better art shipment company on the market. I will definitely use ShipArt again and will highly recommend your services. Thanks again.” – RHEINKONTOR
ShipArt™ – Art on Wheels Vehicle Wrap Public Art Program
Visit our ArtOnWheels page dedicated to the wonderful collection of past and present artist wrapped delivery vans in our fleet.
UK and International Art Handling Services
Strategically located near Heathrow, ShipArt™ delivers specialist fine art logistics and secure art transport services across the UK and internationally. We work with artists and organisations from well-known household names to those starting out.
Our tailored art handling solutions are designed specifically for artists, galleries, collectors, auction houses and museums who require discretion, precision and professional care at every stage of transit. From secure packaging and documentation management to carefully coordinated transport, each movement is planned to minimise risk and ensure complete peace of mind.
Many members of our team are art collectors and enthusiasts themselves. We appreciate the emotional and financial responsibility involved in transporting valuable works, and we approach every consignment with the same level of attention and respect we would expect for our own collections.
Contact our team today to learn how our bespoke solutions can meet your art logistics needs. Our ShipArt™ Advice page provides answers and guidance to many art logistics related issues.
Who we support
Artists
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We help artists ship original artworks and editions safely and professionally, both within the UK and internationally. Our bespoke packaging, customs support, and secure storage options remove the stress from selling, exhibiting, and fulfilling orders, so you can focus on creating.
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Galleries
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ShipArt supports galleries with dependable art logistics for exhibitions, sales, and international clients. From custom packaging and export documentation to secure storage and onward shipping, we act as a trusted logistics partner, protecting both artworks and reputations.
——////——
Buyers / Collectors
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We provide collectors with specialist packaging and international shipping for all forms of artworks. Whether shipping to a private address or arranging secure storage, we manage the process carefully and compliantly, giving buyers confidence from purchase to delivery.
——////——
Why Choose ShipArt™
Experience – Over 30 years of expertise in professional art handling and logistics.
Specialisation – Dedicated services for galleries, artists, and collectors, ensuring personalised care.
Global reach – Comprehensive international shipping solutions with customs support.
Communication – Our dedicated team are there to support you and your shipments.
Trust – Our clients including many well-known household names rely on our support.
What services do ShipArt™ offer?
Art Shipping
——////——
We provide specialist UK and international art shipping designed to protect valuable and fragile works in transit. Each shipment is planned with care, using appropriate carriers, routing, and handling to ensure artworks arrive safely, compliantly, and on time.
——////——
Art Packaging
——////——
Every artwork is packaged using bespoke solutions tailored to its size, medium, and fragility. From protective materials to custom-built packaging, we focus on safeguarding each piece while meeting international shipping and customs requirements and regulations.
——////——
Art Storage
——////——
Our secure UK-based art storage near Heathrow, offers flexible short- and long-term options for artists, galleries, and collectors. With controlled access and careful handling, we provide a safe holding solution between exhibitions, sales, or onward shipping.
——////——
Exhibitions / Events Support
——////——
We support exhibitions and art events across the globe with carefully planned shipping, packaging, and timed delivery services. From single works to multi-piece consignments, we help ensure artworks arrive safely, on schedule, and ready for display.
——////——
Customs & Paperwork Support
——////——
International art shipments require accurate documentation. We assist with export paperwork, customs clearance, and compliance requirements to reduce delays, unexpected charges, and border issues when shipping artworks worldwide.
——////——
Print Runs
——////——
We support the storage, packing, and distribution of art print runs for artists, galleries, and publishers. From managing bulk quantities to fulfilling individual orders, we ensure prints are handled carefully, packaged appropriately, and shipped reliably, worldwide.
——////——
“Just wanted to say thank you: the painting arrived yesterday. The whole process was as I expected from Flight Logistics-ShipArt: very very awesome! The packaging of my artwork was perfect. You guys showed me again that there is no better art shipment company on the market. I will definitely use ShipArt again and will highly recommend your services. Thanks again.” – RHEINKONTOR
FAQs about fine art logistics
What is fine art logistics?
Fine art logistics refers to the specialist handling, packaging, transportation and coordination of valuable artwork, including paintings, sculptures, installations and exhibition pieces. Unlike standard courier services, fine art logistics prioritises security, discretion, environmental control and risk management to protect high-value and often irreplaceable works.
How do you ensure artwork is protected during transport?
We use tailored packaging solutions, secure handling procedures and carefully planned transport routes to minimise vibration, movement and environmental exposure. Each shipment is assessed individually to determine the most appropriate method of protection, ensuring safe transit from collection to final delivery.
Do you provide art transport for galleries and museums?
Yes. ShipArt™ supports artists, private collectors, galleries, auction houses and museums across the UK and internationally. We understand the professional standards required when moving exhibition pieces and culturally significant works.
Is artwork insured during shipping?
We coordinate shipments with clear documentation and can advise on appropriate insurance coverage to ensure artworks are protected throughout transit. Proper valuation and documentation are essential elements of professional fine art shipping.
Can you handle international art shipments?
Yes. Based near Heathrow, we are well positioned to coordinate both domestic and international fine art transport. We manage the logistical planning and documentation required to move artwork securely across borders.
What makes specialist art logistics different from standard courier services?
Standard couriers are designed for general freight. Specialist art logistics focuses on risk reduction, controlled handling, secure packaging and careful coordination. Fine art requires an understanding of fragility, provenance documentation and the expectations of collectors and institutions.
ShipArt™ – Art on Wheels Vehicle Wrap Public Art Program
Visit our ArtOnWheels page dedicated to the wonderful collection of past and present artist wrapped delivery vans in our fleet.
