Fine Art Logistics
Fragile. Valuable. Irreplaceable. Logistics built for the art world.
Solutions for Art Logistics
Specialist handling for irreplaceable works
Our trained handlers manage every stage of transit with care, from bespoke crating and specialist packing to installation and deinstallation at your destination. Every item is accompanied by a condition report, signed on collection and delivery, giving you a clear record of its condition throughout the journey.
Controlled transport for sensitive works
Certain pieces require more than careful handling. Every shipment is assessed individually to ensure the most appropriate transport solution is used, taking into account the specific requirements of the artwork. Regardless of the piece’s sensitivity, we will find the right solution for safe and secure transit.
Real-time visibility from collection to delivery
Wherever your art is in the world, you will always know exactly where it is and how it is travelling. Clients receive real-time updates throughout the journey, giving you complete peace of mind and full visibility at every stage, from initial collection to final installation.
Installation, storage and beyond
From secure fine art storage at our specialist central London facility to expert hanging and installation at your destination, our capabilities extend well beyond transport. Whatever the work requires before, during, or after the move, we have it covered.
Businesses we work with
Exhibition spaces
Art fairs
Auction houses
Private collectors
Museums
Trade shows
Interior designers
A logistics partner who understands the art world
We begin every art logistics project with a thorough consultancy process, working closely with you to understand the pieces involved, the sensitivities to plan around, and any special considerations that need to be addressed before anything moves. Your dedicated account manager stays with you from that first conversation through to final delivery, ensuring expectations are set clearly, risks are anticipated, and nothing is left to chance.
Our art logistics services
Specialist handling
Our trained handlers manage every stage of transit with care, from bespoke crating and specialist packing to installation and de-installation at your destination. Every item is accompanied by a condition report, signed on collection and delivery, giving you a clear record of its condition throughout the journey.
Worldwide shipping
From priority air freight to full container sea freight, we manage the international movement of artworks with the precision they demand. Specialist packing and custom crating protect works throughout transit, and our team handles all customs declarations and import and export clearances on your behalf, working directly with HMRC to remove the administrative burden.
Secure storage
For works between exhibitions, sales, or moves, we offer fully secure fine art storage through our specialist facility in central London. Easily accessible and discreetly managed, with a catalogue service available on request for collectors who need an organised record of their holdings.
Climate-controlled
Certain works require more than careful handling. Where environmental conditions are a concern, we arrange climate-controlled vehicles to ensure pieces travel in the right conditions. Whatever the sensitivity of the work, we find the right solution for safe transit.
Complex Handling
Our experienced technicians handle the placement and installation of artworks at your destination, whether that is a gallery, a private residence, or a commercial space. Many of the galleries we work with offer installation as a service to their own clients upon delivery, and we work regularly with artists and private individuals too.
Real-time tracking
Wherever your art is in the world, you will always know exactly where it is and how it is travelling. Clients receive real-time updates throughout the journey, giving you complete peace of mind and full visibility at every stage, from initial collection to final installation.
Pre-move & planning
Before anything is moved, one of our operations specialists will assess the property, access points, and any logistical considerations for collection or delivery. We identify the right equipment, handling approach, and route in advance, so that everything goes to plan on the day.
How we delivered for Clarendon Fine Art
“We recently entrusted a highly time‑critical shipment to the team, involving the urgent transport of Mr Brainwash’s monumental ‘Mickey Mouse’ and ‘Minnie Mouse’ sculptures from Los Angeles to our Clarendon Fine Art Gallery in London. Due to their exceptional size, the pieces could only travel on a Boeing 747 airliner, and the only viable route to meet our deadline was a Saturday flight from LA to Frankfurt.
Thanks to AmWorld’s precision, commitment, and constant communication, the sculptures arrived exactly on time for our Monday grand opening of the Mr Brainwash x Disney collaboration. The schedule was incredibly tight, yet they delivered flawlessly. We couldn’t be more impressed with the efficiency, professionalism, and exceptional service provided.”
- — Clarendon Fine Art
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