Sponsors and Exhibitors

Apice is a professional services company that handles, transports, installs, and stores works of art.

With over thirty years of experience and locations in Italy’s major art cities (Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome), Apice is the trusted partner of many national and international museums, galleries, auction houses, and collectors.

The group employs more than 200 specialized technicians and logistics services experts. It also has secure storage warehouses and a large company fleet of insulated and climate-controlled vehicles equipped with pneumatic suspension, hydraulic tail lift, hygrothermal sensors, and GPS.

The company offers a complete logistics service, with nail-to-nail coverage and full assistance before, during, and after transport, through numerous related services, including:

- Construction of insulated containers and identification of specific protections

- Insurance, ministry and customs formalities, and airport assistance

- Support services for escorts

- Hanging

- Climate-controlled storage and multi-purpose spaces for restorers, photographers, and conservation technicians

Arterìa is the leading Italian company in the transportation, packaging, handling and installation of works of art. It operates throughout the country, with operational branches and warehouses in Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, Turin and Malpensa.

Born in 2000 from the union of four world-famous Italian companies for the transportation of works of art, Arterìa has created a "company system" that combines professionalism, investment, training, research and new technologies to guarantee the protection of works of art and valuable goods both in transit and in storage.

Arterìa System accompanies a work of art to its destination with total control through its exclusive protection network: air-conditioned vaults, secure warehouses, monitored trucks, microclimate and vibration-controlled crates, specialized technicians, an exclusive IT network, our specialists in conservation and risk assessment and agents specialized in the transportation of works of art all over the world.

Behind every project, every handling, every shipment and every installation there is an Arterìa professional. We have a team of over 100 people passionate about creating a special relationship with customers, ensuring that every service entrusted to Arterìa is always carried out with the utmost care, safety and protection.

Kortmann Art Packers & Shippers, based in Amsterdam, specialized in storage, transportation and installation of art. With over 35 years of experience, we combine passion with precision to handle artworks safely and meticulously. We oDer climatecontrolled and highly secured storage facilities and provide national and international art transport, both by land and air. Our experienced art handlers also ensure the professional installation of artworks on-site, such as at art fairs and exhibitions.

We are part of the hasenkamp group, a European logistics hub for art transport. This collaboration, established in 2009, unites the strengths of multiple oDices across various countries to maintain an economical and sustainable approach. With destinations ranging from Norway to Spain, and from the United Kingdom to Greece and beyond, and more than 40 vehicles at our disposal, we can flexibly respond to all fine art transport requests. Thanks to our eDicient loading methods, we optimize the use of available space. We employ over 200 qualified art handlers and drivers who are fully up to date with the latest developments in the sector. Additionally, we are aDiliated with the global network of art transporters ARTIM and are members of ICEFAT.

At Kortmann, we understand better than anyone that proper packaging is essential for safe art transport. That’s why we have specialized packers on staD, experts in art packaging. They carefully select the right packing method for transporting items such as sculptures or paintings. We oDer a diverse range of (rental) climate crates, VARIO crates, crates with fillers, vacuum cushions, soft packs, tyvec, ARCA, cardboard, and more. You can also have your art packed by us and, if desired, shipped.

You can rely on us for transporting artworks outside the EU. Our art transport company has been assessed and certified by customs as an ‘Authorized Economic Operator’ (AEO). This certification ensures that we have the knowledge and permits necessary to handle all customs formalities for international art transport. We take care of import and export declarations, temporary storage with VAT exemption, transit between customs
locations, and processing and applying for ATA Carnets. We can also assist you with applying for permits for the transport of art, cultural goods, or CITES items. If you have specific questions about customs matters related to cross-border art transport, our art transport experts are here to help.

With the extensive hasenkamp network, ARTIM membership, our aDiliation with ICEFAT, AEO certification, and our expertise in art packaging, we oDer top-quality global service.

At Kortmann, we make it an art to keep you satisfied!

At WTW (NASDAQ: WTW), we provide solutions backed by analysis and expertise in the areas of People, Risk and Capital. Leveraging the global vision and specific expertise of our colleagues operating in 140 countries and markets, we help organizations develop their strategy, improve organizational resilience, motivate the workforce, and optimize performance.

By working closely with our clients, we generate opportunities for sustainable success and offer new perspectives.

https://www.wtwco.com/it-it

Constantine is a premier fine art logistics company specialising in sustainable storage, transportation, installation, and customs services.

Founded in 1885, and family-owned for four generations, they have established offices in London, Scotland, and Saudi Arabia, hold the Royal Warrant, and are founding members of the prestigious ARTIM group.

Crozier prides itself on delivering sustainable, exemplary, white glove art storage and logistics services to museums, galleries, auction houses, collectors, artists, and cultural institutions worldwide. With over forty custom designed storage facilities spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, connected by a trusted transportation network, Crozier is strategically positioned to care for any collection, anywhere in the world.

We offer a comprehensive range of integrated solutions covering transportation, art handling, crating, storage and consultation. Our experienced teams provide a local service, powered by global infrastructure, protected by international standards.

Crozier is part of Iron Mountain Incorporated (NYSE : IRM), a global leader in innovative storage, data centre infrastructure, asset lifecycle management and information management services that is trusted by more than 225,000 customers worldwide

More than three decades of bespoke service with an exclusive focus on fine art freight forwarding and customs brokerage empower us to take on the most complex logistical challenges associated with your project. Our commitment to superior service is rivaled only by our commitment to minimizing our environmental impact through responsible and sustainable packaging and shipping procedures, as well as our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) culture that helps support communities where we operate. Our planet is an abundant source of creative inspiration, and we intend to do everything in our power to protect it.

Gallagher’s Fine Art, Museums & Exhibitions team, formerly Blackwall Green, works with many of the world’s leading museums, galleries, art dealers and private collectors.

For over 50 years our specialists have worked to develop insurance solutions for individuals and businesses involved in the creation, conservation, public display, sale and transportation of works of art. We are best known as insurance brokers for major museums and exhibitions, but give the same care and attention to our many private and commercial clients.

We are dedicated to improving art insurance and providing an informed, responsive service, and actively welcome the opportunity to advise our clients and others on any insurance matters. The attention to detail and commitment to our clients that we have demonstrated for over half a century has established our reputation as a leading art and museum insurance broker.

Interlinea Srl, founded in Venice in 1987, is an independent and authorized forwarding agent specialized in packing, transport and shipping of artworks and valuable objects. Museums, galleries and private collectors are given complete assistance and specialized follow-up to all their requirements about transports, shipments, packing formalities, storages, installations, exhibition set-up, assistance to couriers, customs and fine arts procedures as well as insurance coverage: these services are all part of the wide range of tailor made assistance Interlinea Srl can boast of.

Experienced fine arts and customs consultants guarantee the fulfilment of all necessary formalities all over Italy. International partners and worldwide connections can assure the highest standards in packing and shipping by air and sea.

Interlinea Srl Fine Art Services is has the Quality System Certification UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 for Provision of packaging, transport, storage and ‘set up of exhibitions’ of works of art.

Our company is a proud member of ICEFAT, the International Convention of Exhibition and Fine Arts Transporters.

Artrans

At the heart of Crown Fine Art are our specialists, who are dedicated and passionate about considering every detail, from beginning to end, during each step of the journey. Everyone involved has the skills and experience to manage the safety of the art in their care.

We ensure your art is entirely safe and secure in transit, storage, or display. From packing and shipping to exhibition logistics and storage solutions, we deliver a global service tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you are informed at every stage. Our in-depth knowledge and logistics expertise, gained from years of experience, are trusted by private customers, museums, galleries, and auction houses worldwide.

Our people are passionate about taking care of art on the move, whether it's packing and crating (which is an art in itself), securely transporting it, delivery and installation or storage. We ensure safety and discretion while providing a smooth, efficient, and cost-effective service from start to finish. Tailored to your needs, our approach to every movement sets us apart.

The art services we offer Our extensive range of services include:

·       Fine art handling

·       Specialized transportation

·       Exhibition logistics

·       Customized crating

·       Fine art storage

·       Viewing rooms

·       Consultancy

ICEFAT is the global trade organization of art logistics companies.  Our vetted membership works in partnership to protect fine art, antiquities and artifacts while they are in transit or in storage.  Our membership's commitment to cultural guardianship and adherence to industry standards has earned ICEFAT the trust of the art world for their shipping and storage needs.

Kraft E.L.S. AG is a leading art logistics company in Switzerland, established in 1991 by Josy Kraft.
Initially a sole proprietorship, it has evolved into a public limited company specializing in the complex requirements of art logistics.

The company offers comprehensive services including the transportation, packing, storage, and installation of artworks.

They use specially climate-controlled vehicles and provide worldwide shipping by land, air, and sea.
Additionally, they have modern art depots near Basel, Zurich, and Zurich Airport that meet the highest security and storage standards

Since 2001, Kraft E.L.S. AG has been a member of ICEFAT, a global network of art logistics companies, highlighting their international connections and expertise.

The company manages exhibitions and art fairs such as Art Basel, offering customized solutions for galleries, museums, and private collectors. All accompanied by a team of excellent project managers

WE LOVE ART.

https://kraft-els.ch/en/

Our company was founded in 1989 and has three operational offices in Milan, Florence and Rome, each of which is equipped with an independent courtyard, warehouse, carpentry shop, warehouses and offices. All our environments are protected by alarm and security systems, connected 24 hours a day to an efficient surveillance operations center.

We take care of all the services connected to the transport and logistics of the exhibitions, starting from the operation of the office and logistics planning, moving on to the construction of the packaging in our internal carpentry workshops up to the handling, packaging and transport of the works of art. art, with displays for museums or temporary exhibitions.

Our warehouses include large storage areas for works of art and climate-controlled storage in safety rooms and vaults.

Our offices follow and take care of all the formalities related to the movement of works of art, such as the practices required by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage and the customs agency. Our staff is expert in planning and assisting missions for companions or officials appointed by the Superintendence.

http://www.liguiglifas.com/ 

MASTERPIECE STANDS AS THE FOREMOST AUTHORITY IN INTERNATIONAL FINE ART LOGISTICS, BOASTING A LEGACY OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1989.

Our adept team specializes in coordinating, packing, and transporting museum exhibitions, acquisitions, and exchanges, ensuring seamless transportation for every shipment, from managing simple crate moves to chartering the largest air cargo freighters. Through our Gallery Services Division, we cater to galleries of all sizes, offering tailored shipment options at competitive prices while ensuring discreet delivery and installation of private artworks, meeting individual client requirements with precision.

For the dynamic realm of art fairs, Masterpiece’s Art Fairs Division provides energetic and attentive staff with a keen understanding of the urgency inherent in fair operations. With over 30 years of experience, we offer comprehensive administrative support and timely estimates. Leveraging our network of offices, we ensure swift customs clearance and direct deliveries to fairs by skilled art technicians.

https://masterpieceintl.com/

Established in 1870 by Pietro Montenovi, our company works to support Institutional Customers needs, in order to promote the principle of safe use of the artistic heritage, in full respect of the qualitative standards of the Fine Art logistics.

Montenovi today is a considerable experience and expertise in handling, transport and shipping of all kinds of works of art, and can be considered a modernly organized company, equipped with a vertical organization chart.  We have specific and specialized roles and management powers necessary to rules a company with a large number of employees, management and organizational capillarity in fine art department. We operate indipendently with our own personnel, our vehicles and our equipment in all the stages of packaging, handling and transport artworks.

OTEGO is a leading manufacturer of protective technical textiles with over 70 years of experience in heat protection and textiles.

We have partnered with leading cultural institutions to bring you Fireguard, the art’s ultimate shield against fire!

This passive cover is the product of our deep knowledge of high temperature fabrics and fire protection and is specifically designed to protect all artwork while being easy to deploy.  

Protect your artworks with Fireguard - the revolutionary passive protective cover designed to withstand heat, water, and smoke. Plus, it’s incredibly lightweight for quick and easy installation. Join prestigious institutions like the Louvre Museum and the Swiss National Museum in fortifying their emergency plans with Fireguard.

Contact us today to learn more about how Fireguard can protect your valuable collections!

Overdriveart provides art transports, installations of artworks for exhibitions and fairs, customs formalities and worldwide shipping, with 20 years' experience in the field.

Our aim is to provide a professional, fast and safe transport service, always offering our customers an adequate and competitive price for transporting works of art of all kinds both by air and land.

We offer groupage transport and packaging services, including the construction of wooden crates, paying special attention to the environment, avoiding waste and optimising resources.  

We are part of the Assologistica - Logistica Arte and Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC).
Our operational headquarters, together with our warehouses for art storage, are located in Peschiera Borromeo, near Milan and Linate airport.

https://overdriveart.com/

Aon exists to shape decisions for the better — to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
We provide our clients with advice and solutions that give them the clarity and confidence to make better decisions to protect and grow their businesses.

Aon is in the business of better decisions.

Aon Italy

The Aon group in Italy, a leader in risk management consulting, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, is present with more than 25 offices throughout the country and employs over 2,000 people. Aon works alongside companies and organizations in every business sector, providing competitive and customized risk management solutions, thanks to the experience and expertise of highly qualified professionals.

Solution Fine Arts, Jewellery & Private Client

The Fine Arts, Jewellery & Private Client Solution was created to satisfy any Client’s needs in the field of Art Insurance, Antiques, Jewellery, and Valuable Goods in general as well as the person and his passions. The network's experience, combined with its knowledge of national and especially international insurance markets, allows the Solution to completely assist its clients in the management of insurance contracts and claims.

The Fine Arts, Jewellery & Private Solutions Team is constituted of 16 specialists working in the offices in Milan, Florence and Rome, forming three distinct divisions: Art, Jewellery and Private Clients, areas in which Aon has been a leader and reference interlocutor of the entire Italian insurance market for over 20 years.

Fine Arts – It aims to protect the artworks whether they are in storage in private, museum or corporate collections or when the works are transported.

Jewellery - Dedicated consultancy is offered for the prevention and management of risks in the Goldsmiths' and Fur Industry. High quality of the services offered is guaranteed; they are personalized according to the needs of every type of Client, from the artisan to the retailer, and to the large international Maison.

Private Client - Provides insurance solutions for Private Clients, offering consultancy and customized service.

Ars Movendi Srl was founded in April 1999, in accordance with a precise will of Marco Fusi, founder partner and current director of the company.

Ars Movendi Srl pursues a precise modus operandi: the activity is performed in absolute synchronicity, responding with professionalism and competence to the various paths that a work of art follows: the company takes care of the packaging of the work, providing the best and safest protection solution for transport, for storage in the warehouse, for shipment. The company's pride and strength lies in the creation and realization of something real and new, an object that has become almost synonymous with coexistence with the artwork: the SAFEBOX®.

We handle road transport in Italy and Europe, exclusively by our own means and highly specialized internal personnel; but we also manage air/sea shipments, dealing with all bureaucratic procedures, both customs and ministerial. Our administrative staff is qualified to carry out all the export and import procedures for artworks both to and from abroad.

The technical staff of Ars Movendi Srl carries out installations of any type of work, both for private collectors and for the staging of complete events, such as exhibitions, fairs and exhibitions in general.

And it’s exactly by taking care of all these peculiarities, from technical preparation to specific professionalism, from precision, safety and punctuality to aesthetic advice that Ars Movendi Srl has been able to count prestigious museums, galleries, artists and collectors among its customers during its 15+ years of presence on the market.

Beweship is one of the largest privately-owned logistics and freight forwarding companies in Finland. We offer a wide range of services, with one of our specialty being fine art logistics. Our services in fine art logistics include transport services, warehousing, art conservation, collection management, crating and packing and installation services with years of experience.

https://www.beweship.com/ 

In addition to Finland, Beweship has offices in Poland, Estonia and Latvia.

We provide logistics, art transport and collection management services for public institutions, foundations, restorers, galleries and auction houses, private collectors and foreign agents.

We constantly try to improve the quality of our services.

Listening carefully to the needs of our customers has brought us to the top of Italian companies in the sector, Making Butterfly Transport an important partner for international fine art operators.

The transport of works of art is a complex activity that requires highly specialized companies with external and internal control protocols that allow the work to be safeguarded at all times along the supply chain, but also sensitive data.

Since 1760, the renown of the Chenue name has essentially rested on the reputation of its people, the crates makers-packers and handlers that make the company what it is. 

The excellence and motivation shown by our collaborators are what define and sustain Chenue’s reputation, as well as our constant ability to innovate, propose tailor made solutions and adapt ourselves to the new challenges. 

Our large panel of in-house services allow us to be among the best fine art transport companies: packing, transport, installation, collection management and regulation, anoxia and storage in Nice and Paris with a total of  105 000m2. 

Over the years, Chenue has strengthened its international presence, partnering with the most prestigious institutions around the world and having a scope of action at global level.

FERCAM, a multinational logistics operator with a family management approach, concluded 2023 with a turnover of 1.06 billion euros. FERCAM is present in 21 countries with proprietary branches and an extensive network of correspondents worldwide. It operates in various transportation and logistics sectors with specialized services. DACHSER & FERCAM Italia is present throughout the Italian territory with strategically located branches, ensuring comprehensive coverage and efficient, punctual services. The constant investment in training confirms the importance the company places on the development of skills and on the professional growth of its employees. FERCAM operates in various sectors of transport and logistics with specialized services.

The FERCAM Fine Art Business Unit offers its clients attentive and specialized services both nationally and internationally, born from a solid combination of years of experience and innovative techniques. The service is customized based on the needs of the clients, whether they are museums, galleries, auction houses, artists, or private collectors. FERCAM Fine Art is equipped with all the necessary resources to meet the numerous needs for each single project.

MondoMostre is the world's leading producer of exhibitions.

Founded in Italy in 1999, we have successfully delivered critically acclaimed exhibitions for many of the most recognised museums internationally.

We use our institutional relationships, professional network and decades of experience to realise projects from planning to delivery. From proposals, curation, securing loans and museum partnerships, to financial, legal, insurance and logistics, we tailor our services to fit the individual needs of each client.
As thought leaders at the forefront of cultural discourse, we offer unique insight and a distinct perspective that is helping to shape the future of the cultural sector. Through our exhibitions, we seek to inspire audiences globally by making great works of art accessible to more people. We champion the power of arts and culture to educate, build knowledge and reflect our shared humanity.

MondoMostre's projects encompass everything from archaeology to old masters to contemporary art. We use our deep knowledge of the cultural sector to navigate the complex challenges museums are facing, from implementing the social justice agenda to digitization and international exchanges.

We have a sensitive understanding of operating in different international contexts. Having worked extensively in Italy, China, Russia, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the US, Mexico and Chile, we bridge cultural gaps and align with local approaches whilst maintaining international sector standards.

A short description for our company could be:

Spanish leader for Art Transportation and care. 

Star Worldwide Group is India’s largest and most trusted, specialized fine art handling company, with its Head Office in New Delhi and with fully operational offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata and now also serving the United Arab Emirates. Star also has a Global presence through its network of partner associates across the world.

Founded in 1996, Star is honoured to be the fine art transport and handling services provider for many prestigious Museums and institutions, some of which include, the National Museum, National Gallery of Modern Art, CSMVS, Indian Museum, Bihar Museum and the Ministry of Culture, India. Our esteemed clients also include several renowned overseas Museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art New York,  Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Victoria & Albert Museum & British Museum, London, Rietberg Museum Zurich, besides many reputed galleries and institutions in India and across the world.

Our commitment to excellence is underscored by our Memberships and Quality Certifications. We are the only company in India to be a member of both ICEFAT and ARTIM. We are ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management), and OHSAS 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management) Certified. These certifications reflect our commitment to maintaining the highest quality, environmental sustainability and safety.

Our infrastructure across India includes state-of-the-art secure climate-controlled storage faciities, a fleet of climate-controlled air ride art transport vehicles and a Team of over 150 trained fine art professionals.

Our continuous focus is on delivering outstanding Customer Service, fostering innovation and ensuring the utmost safety in all our operations. Our Team’s expertise and dedication enable us to provide tailored solutions for every fine art project, ensuring the protection and preservation of valuable artworks and the highest standards in fine art shipping.

Celebrating 35 Years of Excellence

Atelier 4 is a premier service provider with over 35 years of experience, specializing in bespoke climate-controlled logistics and storage solutions for the fine art world. With branches in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte, and Miami, we boast a team of local experts and a comprehensive suite of services. Our state-of-the-art climate control shuttle fleet and secure climate storage facilities ensure the safe handling and preservation of your valuable items. Additionally, our bespoke crating capabilities and full freight forwarding services provide tailored solutions for all your logistics needs. At Atelier 4, we are committed to delivering excellence with precision and care.