Fine Art Packing & International Transportation Services

Looking for a trusted partner to move fine art safely?

At Universal Cargo Argentina, we provide museum-grade art packing and international fine art shipping services for high-value artwork, following global standards used by galleries, museums, and private collectors.
We make sure your artwork arrives exactly as it left—no surprises, no loose ends.

1. Strategic Planning & Logistics Assessment

We take a deep dive into the nature of your piece—fragility, size, medium, origin, and final destination—and craft the most reliable logistics plan for international or regional moves.
Whether you’re shipping artwork between continents or preparing pieces for an overseas exhibition, we help you choose the option that strikes the right balance between security, timing, and cost-efficiency.

2. Museum-Grade Packing You Can Count On

Our specialized team handles professional art packing and crating services for fragile pieces, using internationally certified, museum-quality methods:

• Custom-built art crates for international shipping
• Acid-free wrapping materials
• Shock-absorbent and vibration-control systems
• Climate-controlled packing solutions for temperature-sensitive art

Your artwork is packed to perfection using techniques trusted worldwide.

3. Professional Photography & Itemized Inventory

Every piece is photographed, documented, and logged to ensure airtight traceability—essential for customs clearance for valuable artwork shipments and accurate insurance protection.
No room for guesswork.

4. Professional Appraisal Services

We coordinate with certified fine art appraisers to define the correct insured value, ensuring door-to-door fine art insurance coverage for international shipments.

5. Cultural Permits & Regulatory Compliance

We manage all required cultural authorizations, export paperwork, and permits issued by cultural authorities in each country.
You won’t have to jump through hoops—we handle the red tape while you stay focused on your collection or exhibition.

6. Selecting the Right Transportation Mode

Depending on the artwork and its route, we help you choose the safest option:

• Air freight for fragile or high-value pieces
• Ocean freight for collections or oversized crates
• Secure ground transportation for regional or domestic movements

Nothing is left to chance when handling paintings, sculptures, and contemporary art pieces shipped overseas.

7. Fine Art Insurance Tailored to High-Value Pieces

We provide insurance coverage for high-value artwork during transit, including handling risks, damage, and theft under door-to-door protection.
Your art stays protected every step of the way.

8. Complete Shipping Documentation

We prepare all export documents, manifests, inventories, certificates, and customs paperwork required for international transit—everything strictly by the book, minimizing delays and ensuring a smooth process across borders.

9. End-to-End Supervision & Coordination

A dedicated specialist supervises the entire operation—from packing and loading to final delivery and placement—so the process runs like clockwork.
This level of oversight is essential for museum exhibition shipping and coordination services.

10. Customs Clearance at Destination

We work with expert brokers worldwide to ensure seamless international customs clearance for artwork shipments, avoiding bottlenecks, unnecessary inspections, and delays.

11. Delivery Tracking & Final Confirmation

We closely monitor your shipment, verify its condition upon arrival, and confirm safe delivery—no loose ends, no unanswered questions.

Request a tailored quote for your fine art shipment today and move your artwork with confidence.