Suppose you are the owner of an art business and receive a bad call from a client who has received damaged artwork in transit. Regardless of the greatness of the artwork or your fine relationship with your art collector, your client will be upset if the product arrives damaged. However, most damage can be avoided with careful planning and packing. Airpack specializes in fine art shipping.
Whether you wish to ship a statue, sculpture, or painting, you will never see a third party pick up your artwork or museum goods; it will always be Airpack. Call Airpack today at 410-768-8155 for more details about our fine art shipping services.
How to Start the Shipping Artwork Process
To successfully plan the fine art shipping process with Airpack, you will need to provide the following information:
Artwork Dimensions
Measure your artwork’s height, width, and depth accurately, including any framing or mounting. Remember to document any odd or distinct shapes, too. The experts at Airpack will design packaging to meet your needs and ensure it arrives at your desired destination safely.
Material Fragility
What kind of artwork do you plan to ship? Oil and acrylic paintings? Or are they fragile watercolors, pastels, or framed pieces under glass? Regardless of the type of artwork, ensure that it is inspected for any existing loose parts, cracks, damage, or weak points. Our crew might need to ship your painting horizontally if it’s still wet or has flaking.
Fine Artwork Weight
As part of the fine art shipping process, your artwork’s weight will determine the shipping costs and appropriate packing materials. Sometimes, heavier artworks may require specialized lifting equipment like a forklift, which can affect handling and transportation methods—air, boat, or land.
Photographs
To document your art’s condition, take high-resolution photos from various angles and under adequate lighting to minimize shadows. DON’T FORGET TO CHECK FOR ANY EXISTING DAMAGE! The photographs will prove the art’s condition before Airpack ships it. This is crucial for insurance purposes in case of damage during transit.
Our Excellent Level of Art Shipping Services
Fine art shipping requires detailed planning and execution to ensure safe transportation. It can be challenging if you don’t know what you are doing, but with the right resources, supplies, and shipping procedures, Airpack can ship your artwork safely and competently. We work with major and small businesses and individuals in Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and internationally. Call Airpack today at 410-768-8155 to get started!
Choose Airpack as Your Go-To Logistics Specialists
As of 2025, Airpack will have 39 years of industry experience working as Logistics Specialists. From working with warehouse personnel to the regulators themselves, our well-trained warehouse team can step in and take care of the things you may not be sure of. We bring our knowledge, experience, dedication, commitment, and exceptional customer service to many organizations and agencies within Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C., and the rest of the country. For more information about how Airpack can serve you, please contact us at 410-768-8155 today!