Shipping original Andy Warhol pieces internationally isn’t a standard freight job. The value isn’t just financial — these are irreplaceable works where damage in transit or a documentation error at customs creates a problem that can’t be undone. Every stage of the process, from initial collection through to final delivery, had to be managed to a standard that matched the significance of what was being moved.
We’ve handled high-value and one-of-a-kind freight before. That experience shaped how we approached this shipment from the outset.
Our team coordinated white-glove collection for each piece, ensuring consistent and careful handling from the moment the artwork left its original location. We then oversaw the construction of custom crates — designed specifically to meet the structural, protective, and biosecurity requirements for international art freight. Generic packaging wasn’t an option here.
The documentation process demanded the same level of precision as the physical handling. Every certificate, commercial invoice, and compliance record had to correspond exactly to each individual artwork. A mismatch at customs — or at the receiving gallery — creates complications that are difficult and expensive to resolve. We managed that process in full, so it didn’t.
The collection arrived intact, cleared customs without complication, and was professionally unpacked and delivered at the destination gallery. Our team coordinated the final installation, ensuring the artwork was ready to be displayed in its new setting without incident. From collection to gallery wall, the process went exactly as it should.
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Ocean Freight & Logistics
Project Logistics
Customs Clearance
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