Cross-border fine art logistics
International Art Shipping
International art shipping is decided before the crate leaves New York. Aiston coordinates packing, crating, documentation, customs-aware planning, agent communication, and delivery logistics around value, fragility, deadlines, and destination requirements.
Service scope
Planned before the work is handled
international art shipping depends on more than a service label. Aiston reviews the artwork, access conditions, timeline, destination, packing needs, documentation, and handoff requirements before recommending the right scope.
Packing and custom crating coordination
Import and export documentation
Air and sea freight routing
Destination agent coordination
Process
Execution with records attached
Confirm artwork details, destination, timeline, customs needs, and packing requirements.
Coordinate crate, paperwork, routing, insurance needs, and partner handoffs.
Manage collection, documentation, transit milestones, and communication.
Coordinate delivery, release, installation, storage, or viewing-room preparation.
Who it serves
Built for people responsible for valuable artwork
Aiston Fine Art Services is used for projects where value, timing, site conditions, documentation, privacy, and accountability all matter.
Galleries
Collectors
Art fairs
Museums
Auction houses
FAQ
Questions about International Art Shipping
Does Aiston handle customs documents directly?
Aiston can coordinate international documentation workflows with customs brokers, freight partners, and destination agents depending on the shipment scope.
Can Aiston crate artwork for international shipping?
Yes. Aiston can coordinate custom crating and packing appropriate for the artwork, route, handling environment, and destination requirements.