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Fine Arts Transport

We fly your art shipments to the most important Fine Arts destinations worldwide – to galleries and museums. Would you like to transport your paintings and sculptures safely with Lufthansa Cargo and you are looking for a reliable art carrier in your area? Use our worldwide forwarder search for Fine Arts logistics and request your personal offer directly from the forwarder!

Overview

Whether sculpture or painting: When unique art works have to travel by air, professional handling is required. With our Fine Arts logistics solution, these special features fly with great safety and sensitivity to their final destination worldwide. Specially trained personnel ensure the optimal loading to the destination. A complete monitoring guarantees the security of valuable works and exhibits. In the ARTcube, our Fine Arts warehouse at the Frankfurt Hub, a separate access control via card reading system ensures a maximum security. In addition, a modern ventilation system with heating and cooling functions enables adapted temperature control. As Lufthansa Cargo, we are also happy to make individual logistics solutions possible for you! Talk to our listed forwarding agents about our additional services!

Can artwork / Fine Arts be transported on all flights?

In principle, yes. However, there are restrictions depending on the aircraft type (e.g., available cargo hold height, temperature control), certain routes, the infrastructure and storage facilities at the destination airport, and the date of transport. Factors such as special security requirements can affect the loading process.

Yes, especially for very sensitive, large-format, or high-value artworks. Restrictions may arise due to size, weight, material characteristics, or specific climate requirements. In addition, international regulations (e.g., cultural property protection laws) must be observed.
Typical documents include a commercial invoice or pro forma invoice, a detailed packing list, export and import permits if applicable, cultural property certificates, and proof of insurance. Depending on the destination country, additional customs or origin documents (e.g., carnets) may be required.

Transport costs vary depending on the departure and destination airports, as well as the size and weight of the shipment and the required additional services. These may include specialized packaging (e.g., climate-controlled crates), storage, customs clearance, security measures, or courier accompaniment. For a specific quotation, please contact a freight forwarder specialized in Fine Arts logistics.

Direct Fine Arts booking for private customers is generally not possible. Lufthansa Cargo works with specialized freight forwarders and Fine Arts logistics companies that have the necessary expertise and registration. These partners handle planning, packaging, documentation, and the secure execution of the transport.

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