How Fine Art Couriers Prevent Thefts During Transportation

Transportation is an important part of any industry, where goods and materials need to be manoeuvred nationwide in order for commercial exchanges to take place. Large delivery trucks can make long journeys via our roads so that products can be bought and sold, where these vehicles are able to deliver anything from small parcels to heavy machinery.

In the art world, transportation is also important, where pieces can be purchased by art collectors, brokers and dealers across the country and beyond. Often fine art is fragile and expensive, meaning it needs to be handled carefully throughout the delivery process. If a particularly valuable or well known piece is in transit, then security is paramount to prevent potential thefts or damages. Read on to find out more about how fine art couriers protect their cargo during transit.

Staff Vetting

In order for the transportation process to be carried out safely, company employees must be entirely trustworthy and aware of the hazards involved in the job. A simple vetting process can assist with this in order to reduce the risk of problems arising during transit.

Surveillance Technology

Transportation vehicles can be fitted out with security cameras to ensure that the rear of the vehicle is secure at all times. This kind of surveillance technology can also be employed throughout warehouses and loading areas as an extra safety precaution.

Plain Vehicles

If a high profile piece of art is being transported, it can be beneficial for this process to be carried out with a degree of secrecy. As such, transit vehicles can be unmarked in order to avoid attracting attention, whilst decoy transportation efforts may also be employed for more high risk journeys.

Secure Storage

One of the best ways to ensure that fine art is kept safe during transportation is to package it correctly. Reinforced crates can be used that are virtually impenetrable to outside forces, where these can also include security tags and individual alarms that would alert the transportation team to tampering.

Nick Sampson: Fine Art Shipping & Sculpture Installation

At Nick Sampson, our team of experts are fully equipped to transport your fine art pieces, where safety and security are always top priorities. Beyond this, we can deliver and install large sculptures according to your requirements, using specialist techniques developed to allow for your artwork to be fitted entirely damage free. 

Our team can also deliver boats, cranes and heavy machinery, so we have the experience to handle all your transportation needs. Get in touch with us today to find out more about our art courier services.