Fine Art Shipping & Logistics in Miami: White-Glove, Expert Handlers. Art Basel and Beyond.
Miami is the US Gateway for Art Shipping to Latin America.
Fine art shipping in Miami operates under conditions
most logistics companies aren’t equipped for — a
year-round market that doesn’t pause between fair
seasons, international freight routing through
one of the busiest gateways in the Americas, and
a climate that can compromise an unprotected work
faster than most people realize.
UNION FAS is a dedicated fine art logistics company
serving galleries, collectors, institutions, interior
designers, and brand activations across Miami-Dade,
Broward, and Palm Beach — custom crating built for
Miami’s conditions, climate-controlled transport,
professional installation, and international freight
through MIA and the Port of Miami.
Clients that trust us
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Fine Art Shipping Services Available in Miami
Miami’s art market doesn’t pause between fair seasons. Galleries in Wynwood and the Design District move work year-round. Collectors in Brickell and Fisher Island are acquiring constantly. Institutions throughout Miami-Dade require logistics partners who understand the difference between a piece and a package. Brand activations, hotel art programs, creative productions — the demand here is as diverse as the market itself.
And then there’s everything moving between Miami and Latin America. São Paulo, Bogotá, Mexico City, Buenos Aires. Miami is the primary US gateway for that routing — and it’s a route we know in both directions.
Trusted by the Art World.
The gallery director coordinating incoming shipments
for Art Basel with six booths and a three-day window.
The collector who acquired at the fair Thursday night
and needs the piece in Coconut Grove by the weekend.
The designer finishing a Fisher Island residence with
pieces arriving from three different countries.
The brand agency installing an activation in a
Brickell hotel with a hard open.
One team. One call. Everything accounted for.
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Museum-Grade Crating
Art Crating in Miami
Every crate is custom-built to the piece, not adapted from a standard size. Our fabricators engineer each crate to the exact dimensions, weight, and vulnerability of the work, using archival-grade materials and custom foam interiors. Miami’s climate — high humidity, heat, and salt air near the coast — makes proper crating especially critical for works in transit or temporary storage. We account for these environmental conditions in every build. Crates are photographed and documented before departure and designed for domestic, international air, or ocean freight use.
Climate-Controlled Art Transport Miami and South Florida
Installation Is Where Everything Either Holds Together or Doesn’t
International Art Shipping Through Miami (MIA) and Port of Miami
Fine Art Storage in Miami
For Interior Designers and Architects Working in Miami
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Frequently Asked Questions — Fine Art Shipping in Miami
Q: Does UNION FAS provide fine art shipping services in Miami?
Yes. UNION FAS provides comprehensive fine art logistics across Miami and South Florida, including white-glove transport, custom crating, art installation, and international freight coordination through Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami. We serve galleries, institutions, private collectors, and auction houses throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.
Q: Do you handle logistics for Art Basel Miami Beach?
Yes. We coordinate fine art logistics for galleries and collectors participating in Art Basel Miami Beach, Art Wynwood, Context Art Miami, and other Miami art fairs. Services include incoming and outgoing transport, on-site installation and de-installation, crating, and temporary storage coordination during fair season.
Q: What areas of Miami do you serve?
We serve all of Miami-Dade County including Wynwood, the Design District, Coral Gables, Brickell, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, and Aventura. We also serve Broward and Palm Beach counties and coordinate across the full South Florida region.
Q: Can you handle art shipping between Miami and New York?
Yes. We run regular climate-controlled art shuttles between Miami and New York, with full chain-of-custody documentation and direct delivery to galleries, residences, or storage facilities. Miami to New York is one of our most traveled routes.
Q: Do you handle international art shipping from Miami to Latin America?
Yes. Miami is the primary US gateway for art shipping between North America and Latin America. We manage air and ocean freight through MIA and the Port of Miami to Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina, and throughout the Caribbean — including customs documentation, CITES permits, and ATA Carnets.
Q: How does Miami’s climate affect fine art during transport?
Miami’s heat, humidity, and coastal salt air create real risk for unprotected artworks. UNION FAS uses fully climate-controlled vehicles and crating materials that account for Miami’s environmental conditions. Temperature and humidity are maintained throughout transit, not just at origin and destination.
Q: How is UNION FAS different from a general moving company for art in Miami?
UNION FAS is a dedicated fine art logistics company. Our handlers are trained in fine art protocols. We use climate-controlled, air-ride vehicles with GPS tracking. Every crate is custom-fabricated. We carry fine art-specific insurance and provide full chain-of-custody documentation. General movers are not equipped or insured for irreplaceable objects.
Q: Do you offer fine art storage in Miami?
Yes. UNION FAS provides climate-controlled fine art storage in South Florida with monitored temperature and humidity, secure access, and full inventory documentation. We offer short-term storage between exhibitions or shipments, art fair season holding, and long-term collection storage. Every stored piece is tracked and can be retrieved or redirected for shipping on request.
Q: Do you work with art advisors and private collectors in Miami? Yes. UNION FAS works with art advisors, collection managers, and private collectors throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. Services include acquisition transport, condition reporting, insurance-compliant crating, collection storage, and coordination for museum loans. We work with collectors acquiring at Art Basel Miami Beach and other fairs, managing transport from the fair floor directly to residence or storage.
Q: Do you handle art installation for brand activations and hotel projects in Miami? Yes. We work with luxury brands, event agencies, and hotel art programs on installation, staging, and de-installation for activations, pop-ups, and permanent collections. Miami’s hospitality and luxury retail sectors regularly require specialist art handling — we coordinate around tight venue timelines and work in active commercial and public spaces.
Q: How much does it cost to ship a painting in Miami?
Fine art transport pricing in Miami depends on the size, fragility, and destination. Local white-glove delivery within Miami-Dade typically starts around $300–$500 for a standard framed painting. Climate-controlled crating for Miami’s humidity conditions, long-distance routes, and international freight are quoted individually. Contact us for a same-day quote.
Q: Can you store artwork in Miami while my renovation or project is in progress?
Yes. We provide climate-controlled, humidity-regulated storage for works awaiting installation or shipment. For interior design and renovation projects, we receive and hold pieces and coordinate delivery to the site on your timeline.
Q: Do you handle large sculptures or oversized art installations in Miami?
Yes. We transport and install oversized sculptures, large-format paintings, and monumental works throughout Miami, including private residences, gallery exhibitions, hotel lobbies, and public art placements.
Q: Can you receive art shipments on behalf of an interior designer or collector in Miami?
Yes. We accept incoming shipments at our facility, inspect and document condition on arrival, and schedule coordinated delivery to your project site. This is a standard service for interior designers and collectors managing multiple acquisitions.
Q: Do you ship art between Miami and Los Angeles?
Yes. We run regular climate-controlled art shuttles between Miami and Los Angeles, with full chain-of-custody documentation. This is one of our most active domestic routes alongside Miami to New York.
Q: How do I get a quote for art shipping in Miami?
Use the inquiry form on this page. Share the dimensions, medium, and origin and destination of the work. Our team responds with a tailored quote. For multi-piece or exhibition projects, we recommend a brief consultation call.