www.artinsight.org

PACKING & SHIPPING ART
 



Packing Materials
 

Packaging Store
1255 Howard Street, San Francisco
415-558-8100
1-800-750-PACK
www.the-packaging-store.com
 

AirFloat
Specialized packing supplies for shipping, crating, and protecting artwork.
https://artfloat.com/
800.445.2580

Container Store
www.containerstore.com
www.containerstore.com/browse/index.jhtml?CATID=268


Masterpak
Archival materials for the packaging, shipping, storing and displaying of fine art.
www.masterpak-usa.com

Uboxes
www.uboxes.com


Uline
www.uline.com


Paper Mart
www.papermart.com


ElitePak
Fine art shipping boxes and art shipping supplies
www.elitepak.com

 


 

Shipping Companies

UPS
www.ups.com


FedEx
http://fedex.com

FedEx also offers special shipping for artwork called the "White Glove Services".
1.866.280.1810
http://www.fedex.com/us/services/customcritical/whiteglove/museums.html?link=4&cmp=KAC-REM031&creative=Google_WGArt_art+shipping



Art Shipping Companies

International Convention of Exhibition and Fine Art Transporters
You can find listings for professional art transportation companies by visiting the International Convention of Exhibition and Fine Art Transporters website. ICEFAT is the official, worldwide organization representing 79 of the finest independent art transportation firms from over 34 countries. Each member specializes in handling and shipping works of art, artifacts and antiquities for museums, galleries and dealers, corporate and private collectors and the premier auction houses.
www.icefat.org


Artex
Provides a safe and inexpensive method of transporting all manner of artwork. Trucks travel around the United States on scheduled routes on a regular basis making pick ups and drop offs along the way. Shipments are scheduled for a specific week in order to make this service as economical as possible.
www.artexfas.com


Atthowe Fine Arts
Provides pickup service and installation in the SF Bay Area. Used by many galleries. High quality service.
510.654.6816
www.atthowe.com


Craters & Freighters
Depending on your location, C&F will pick up at your studio and custom build a crate for your work. Very affordable crating and shipping service.
(800) 736.3335
www.cratersandfreighters.com


Fine Art Shipping – Los Angeles Area
Art transportation with a reputation for providing skilled art handling.
www.fineartship.com


Freight & Crate – Located in Northern California, Worldwide Shipping
Custom packaging and shipping methods for shipments too big, fragile, valuable or awkward for traditional freight carriers or small package handlers. Full insurance on artwork.
www.freightncrate.com

Navis
Navis Pack & Ship specializes in custom packaging and shipping for difficult to ship items, fragile and valuable items, plus just about anything that is too large for parcel carriers and too small for traditional movers.
www.gonavis.com


Ship/Art International
Offers a wide variety of fine art transportation services.
www.shipart.com


U.S.Art Company
A fine art handling company specializing in museum quality transportation, crating, installation, storage and international customs services.
www.usart.com

 

SHIPPING CHECKLIST

Shipped to:
Contact Name:
Contact Phone Number:
Contact Email:
Gallery:
Address:
City, State, Country, Zip:
Gallery Hours:

Exhibition Information:
Exhibition Title:
Exhibition Dates:
Shipping Date:
Return Date:

Number of items being shipped:

Number of boxes being shipped:

Date of shipping:

Estimated date of arrival:

Cost of Shipping:

Cost of Insurance:

Insurance Declared Value:

Type of packing:

Shipping Company:

Means of transport: