Art Shipping & Antique Shipping

Need to ship a valuable oil painting? A Victorian sofa?

Artwork and antiques requires expert handling for safe transport. Trust Craters & Freighters, the company that museums, galleries, and the most prestigious antique shops rely upon to ship these items safely and economically all over the world.

Experience and Reputation

Museums, auctions houses, galleries, artists, collectors, and antique shops rely upon us to move their delicate and valuable pieces safely across the country and around the world. We have shipped literally millions of paintings, sculptures, antiques, and other works of art, with values into the millions of dollars. The Washington, DC area's foremost galleries and antique shops know us as the company to rely up on for consistent, quality service.

Safe Handling

The shipping of fine art and antiques cannot be entrusted to inexperienced shippers. Craters & Freighters' proven technique begins with a thorough assessment that considers factors such as product fragility, size, and value; pickup conditions; mode of transport; environmental factors such as climate; and final destination requirements. Each requirement is factored into the appropriate container and cushioning system for ensuring damage free shipment.

In-House Packaging

Most "crating and shipping companies" are actually brokers who outsource the most critical task - the packaging of your items for safe transport - to so-called "agents" or "affiliates". Craters & Freighters physically performs - and insures - its own packaging from 67 locations nationwide, relying upon nearly 20 years of proven packaging methods. When you choose Craters & Freighters, you know exactly who will be handling your items, and you can rest assured that the people handling your items are up to the task.

Broad Capability

No move is too large or too small for Craters & Freighters. We have served clients moving everything from single paintings to entire exhibitions.

Flexible Service

We understand that different customers have different needs. Our customer service team will work with you to create a solution that meets your individual needs - from expedited service to extended services such as de-installation, storage, and uncrating. If you need an economical option to ship your items, we can provide the optimal solution from crates to boxes to pallets. Tell us your need, and we will make it happen.

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