With over 20 years of experience, Arrow Express provides white-glove international fine art shipping services trusted worldwide by:
We specialize in managing customs clearance, international documentation, and secure cross-border transport to ensure artworks move safely, compliantly, and on schedule between countries.
At Arrow Express, our fine art shipping services are simple, secure, and straightforward. International fine art shipping involves more than safe handling; it requires expert knowledge of customs regulations, global art logistics, and international documentation.
Our experienced team manages every detail, minimizing risks and delays while ensuring your artwork moves smoothly and compliantly through each stage of transit. By managing customs clearance and documentation in-house, we reduce delays, prevent compliance issues, and keep international fine art shipments moving on schedule.
Our international fine art shipping services are designed to cover every stage of cross-border transport, removing uncertainty and protecting your artwork throughout its journey.
From initial packing and custom crating to final delivery, we handle complex international fine art shipments with precision. Arrow Express provides tailored solutions that protect your artwork every mile of the journey.
From shipping a single piece for exhibition to managing multiple works for an overseas installation, we build every international fine art shipping plan around the specific needs of your collection. Our international art shipping services include:
Our team handles all customs paperwork, permits, and regulatory compliance, ensuring proper classification, accurate tax filings, and a stress-free border clearance.
We engineer custom crates designed to withstand climate variation, vibration, and handling stresses common in international transport.
With trusted partners and established routes worldwide, we coordinate secure air, sea, and ground transport to any destination.
We help arrange comprehensive insurance coverage for international moves, providing full protection and peace of mind throughout the transit.
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When shipping art internationally, you need a partner who understands the stakes. As experienced international art shippers, Arrow Express combines over 20 years of hands-on expertise with disciplined processes and white-glove care. We make complex international fine art moves feel smooth, so you can focus on your collection, not the logistics.
International fine art shipping raises understandable questions around cost, customs, safety, and timing. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we hear from collectors, galleries, and institutions shipping artwork across borders.
International art shippers require specialist packing materials, accurate customs documentation, regulatory compliance, and secure transport planning.
At Arrow Express, we manage the whole process, from custom crating and export paperwork to customs clearance and final delivery. Each shipment is planned individually to ensure the artwork moves safely, compliantly, and without unnecessary delays.
Shipping art internationally typically requires customs declarations, commercial invoices, packing lists, and, in some cases, permits or certificates depending on the artwork’s age, value, materials, and destination country.
Our team prepares and manages all required documentation to ensure accurate classification and smooth customs clearance, helping avoid delays, penalties, or unexpected fees at the border.
International fine art shipping timelines vary depending on destination, transport method, customs processing, and the specific requirements of the artwork.
While transit times differ from shipment to shipment, our team provides clear planning and realistic expectations from the outset. By carefully managing documentation and routing, we minimize unnecessary delays and keep international shipments moving efficiently.