What We Offer
consultancy
Our consultancy service provides practical guidance for the movement, installation and protection of valuable objects, from early stage logistics strategy and risk assessment through to handling methodology, installation planning and international shipping advice. We work with private collectors, museums, galleries, architects and designers to develop clear, considered solutions for projects of every scale.
Specialist logistics
We provide specialist logistics for the movement of artwork, antiques, sculptures, architectural components and private or institutional collections throughout the UK and internationally. Every project is carefully coordinated to suit the object, destination and program, whether by dedicated road transport, air freight or white glove delivery. Our focus is on delivering each consignment safely, securely and efficiently.
Safety crates
Every Safety Crate is engineered to the specific requirements of the object that it is designed to protect. Manufactured in-house, our bespoke crate systems range from museum-quality travel cases and export crates to reusable transit solutions for sculptures, artwork and architectural components. Combining robust construction with carefully considered internal protection, each crate is designed to withstand unique transit conditions.
installation
Our installation team delivers artwork, sculptures and architectural elements with precision and care. Working across galleries, museums, commercial spaces and private residences, we undertake installations ranging from individual artworks to complex multi-piece projects. Every installation is planned and executed with careful consideration. Our team are able to travel globally for installation projects that require our precision and care.
Collection management
We support collectors, institutions and estates with the ongoing care and management of their collections. Our services include collection relocations, inventory management, condition reporting, storage coordination and logistical support for acquisitions, exhibitions and long-term stewardship. By combining practical expertise with meticulous organisation, we help ensure collections remain protected, accessible and well documented.
Specialists In London
Transport throughout Europe
SAPHOY provides dedicated road transport throughout Europe, with collections and deliveries typically completed within 24-72 hours. Operating directly between locations, we avoid third-party courier networks, ensuring valuable objects remain under our care from collection through to final delivery. We are a direct customs broker, therefore import and export documents can be fast-tracked.
Safety Crates Delivered next day
Every SAPHOY Safety Crate is purpose-built to the exact dimensions and protection requirements of the object it houses. From compact museum cases to large-format crates for sculptures and architectural components, our in-house workshop enables rapid manufacture without compromising quality. Where timescales demand, bespoke crates can be fabricated and delivered within 48 hours.
Specialist Handling
Our specialist handling service is designed for objects that present unique logistical or physical challenges. We undertake projects involving monumental sculptures, architectural glazing, heritage objects and oversized installations. Whether working at height, navigating restricted access or coordinating complex lifting operations, every movement is approached with careful planning, and technical expertise.
Time Critical Services
URGENT REQUESTS
We provide a highly responsive, time-critical logistics service designed to meet urgent requirements without compromising on care or professionalism. Within the UK, we can facilitate same-day collection and delivery, deploying dedicated vehicles and experienced specialists at short notice. For international movements, we offer next-day delivery across Europe, inclusive of customs handling to minimize delays. Each shipment is managed end-to-end by our team.
Whether responding to last minute exhibition changes, collector demands, or tight installation schedules, our service is structured to deliver speed, reliability, and precision when timing is critical.
48hr crating service
We offer a rapid, bespoke crating service tailored to artworks, antiques, and specialist objects of all sizes and specifications. Our team can design, fabricate and deliver custom-built crates within 48hrs, incorporating appropriate structural supports, internal padding, bracing systems, and protective linings to ensure safe transit. Depending on the requirements, crates can include integrated handles, castor wheels, and reinforced access points for ease of handling.
We provide solutions for everything from delicate works on paper to large-scale sculptures, with options for both fully assembled delivery or flat-packed crates for onsite construction.
Customs Formalities
UK Export
Moving artwork and antiques internationally often requires more than arranging the transport. We manage the UK export formalities required before a shipment leaves the country, preparing the relevant declarations and coordinating the information required for customs.
International import
We can coordinate the import formalities at destination, working with the recipient, customs representatives and our freight partners to ensure the necessary information and documentation is in place for the shipment to enter its destination country.
Temporary admission
For exhibitions, loans and other temporary movements, we can advise on and coordinate Temporary Admission procedures where applicable. This can allow works to enter a country temporarily without incurring the import duties and taxes that would normally apply to a permanent import, provided the relevant conditions are met and the works are subsequently re-exported.
Documentation & Declarations
The accuracy of the supporting information is an important part of any international movement. We coordinate the documentation required for customs, including shipment details, values, descriptions, origin and destination information, and other supporting paperwork where required.
Working Across Borders
International movements often involve several parties, from the owner and recipient to auction houses, galleries, customs authorities and freight providers. We act as a central point of coordination, helping ensure that the customs requirements are understood and addressed before the artwork begins its journey.
For artwork, antiques & Collections
The movement of cultural and valuable objects can involve considerations that don’t apply to ordinary commercial freight. Our experience with artwork, antiques, exhibitions and private collections allows us to consider the customs requirements alongside the physical logistics, packing, insurance and destination arrangements.
A Managed process
Our role is to make the customs element of an international movement as straightforward as possible for the client. We establish what information is required, coordinate with the relevant parties and incorporate the customs process into the wider logistics plan, rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Our mission:
Precision
& Care.
Our impact is measured by the confidence we give our clients. Through careful planning, specialist handling and dependable logistics, we enable valuable artwork, antiques and architectural objects to move safely between collectors, galleries, museums and institutions around the world.
Contact Us
Whether you’re planning the movement of a single artwork, coordinating an exhibition or seeking advice on an international shipment, we’re here to help. Get in touch using the details below or complete the enquiry form, and we’ll respond the same working day.