Fine Art Shipping in Los Angeles. Handled with complete accountability.
The Same Standard on Both Coasts
Fine art shipping in Los Angeles is one of the most
active and demanding markets in the country — and
one of the least forgiving. Most damage to artwork
in transit isn’t catastrophic. It’s incremental:
a crate built to generic dimensions, a truck without
climate control, a handler without the right training.
UNION FAS exists because those details are
non-negotiable.
We’re a dedicated fine art logistics company working with galleries, collectors, brand activations, retail experiences, art advisors, interior designers, and institutions across Los Angeles.
Who We Work With.
Tell us what’s moving.
What We Do in Los Angeles
LA’s art market doesn’t slow down. Galleries in Culver City and West Hollywood ship constantly. Collectors acquire at Frieze LA and need work delivered before the weekend. Interior designers are finishing properties in the Hills on deadlines that don’t move. Institutions need objects cleared through customs by Friday. UNION FAS handles all of it, custom crating, climate-controlled transport, professional installation, and international freight through LAX and the Long Beach Port. One team. One point of contact. Complete accountability from collection to staging.
Fine Art Logistics for Galleries, Advisors, Art Fairs and Collectors
Art fairs have deadlines. Gallery openings demand precision. Collectors expect accountability — timelines, condition checks, and safe handling from door to wall. And when a brand activation or film production shoots on location with art on site, the only acceptable standard is flawless.
Different rooms, same standard.
Tell us what’s moving.
The Crate is an Engineering Decision
Custom Crate Fabrication in Los Angeles
Not a packaging choice.
Every crate is built to the specific dimensions,
weight distribution, and fragility of the piece
inside — archival materials, custom-cut foam,
engineered for the exact route it’s taking.
Domestic delivery across LA County. Cross-country
shuttle to New York or Miami. Air freight through LAX.
Each one different. Each one photographed
and documented before it leaves our facility.
No standard sizes. No reused materials.
No shortcuts because the deadline was tight.
Art Transport in Los Angeles — and Coast to Coast
Climate-Controlled Art Shipping | Los Angeles
Climate-controlled throughout — not just at origin
and destination. Air-ride suspension. Real-time GPS.
Handlers trained specifically in fine art protocols,
not reassigned from general freight.
We serve all of Los Angeles County: Malibu, Santa Monica,
West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Silver Lake, Pasadena,
Long Beach. For bicoastal moves, we run consolidated art shuttles between Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Speed and budget trade against each other: if the work has to be there in days, we route it direct; if the budget matters more than the date, a consolidated shuttle keeps the cost down. Tell us which one you’re solving for and we’ll build the route around it.
White-Glove Installation
Art Installation and Staging in Los Angeles
Installation is part of every engagement — not an
add-on that disappears when the budget gets reviewed.
Our team handles mounting, art installation, lighting
coordination, and final placement for private
residences, gallery openings, brand activations,
and institutional exhibitions across Los Angeles.
We work directly alongside interior designers,
curators, and gallery directors. For residential
projects in Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Bel Air, Pacific Palisades, and Malibu, we coordinate around property schedules and
work within finished environments.
The project is complete when the objects look right.
International Art Shipping Through Los Angeles, LAX and Port of LA
International Air and Ocean Art Freight — Los Angeles
For fine art originating or arriving in Los Angeles,
we manage the complete international chain.
Air freight and ocean freight coordination, customs
documentation, ATA Carnets, temporary
import and export clearance. We have direct experience
clearing fine art through major ports across Europe,
Asia, and Latin America. For LA-based collectors and
galleries with international programs, we are the
single point of contact from domestic pickup to
delivery on the other side.
Fine Art Storage in Los Angeles
Secure, Climate-Controlled Art Storage
A renovation running over schedule. A collection
acquired before the residence is ready. Gallery
inventory between shows.
We provide climate-controlled, humidity-regulated
storage for works of any size. Everything is
inventoried, photographed on arrival, and accessible
on your schedule. When the timing is right,
we deliver.
For Interior Designers and Architects
Art and Object Logistics for Interior Projects — Los Angeles
Managing a high-end interior project means coordinating
shipments from multiple vendors arriving on different
schedules — furniture from the upholsterer, objects
from the finisher, art from the gallery, pieces from
auction. Some arrive on time. Some don’t. None of
them can sit in the wrong environment.
We receive directly from your vendors,
condition-check every piece, photograph and log each item into a
dedicated client portal your team can access in
real time, and deliver everything to the project
site in a single coordinated move on installation day.
We handle paintings, sculptures, mirrors, antique
furniture, fragile ceramics, and oversized decorative
objects. For projects in Bel Air, Pacific Palisades,
Beverly Hills, and West Hollywood, we build our
schedule around yours — not the other way around.
Tell us whats moving.
Frequently Asked Questions — Fine Art Shipping in Los Angeles
Q: Does UNION FAS provide fine art shipping services in Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles is one of our three home markets, alongside New York and Miami. White-glove transport, custom crating, installation, and international freight through LAX and the Port of LA, for galleries, museums, collectors, auction houses, brand activations, retail store build outs and design projects across LA County.
Q: What areas of Los Angeles do you cover?
We serve all of Los Angeles County including West Hollywood, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Venice, Bergamot Station, Silver Lake, Hollywood, Bel Air, Malibu, Pasadena, and Long Beach. For exhibition and multi-venue projects, we coordinate across the full Southern California region.
Q: Can you ship fine art from Los Angeles to New York?
Yes. Bicoastal transport is one of our most requested routes. We run climate-controlled art shuttles between Los Angeles and New York, with chain-of-custody documentation and direct delivery to galleries, residences, auction houses, or storage facilities on either coast.
Q: Do you handle international art shipping from Los Angeles?
Yes. We manage international shipments through LAX and the Port of Los Angeles, including air freight, ocean freight, customs documentation, CITES permits, and ATA Carnets. We have experience clearing fine art through major ports in Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
Q: How is UNION FAS different from a standard moving company for art shipping in LA?
UNION FAS is a dedicated fine art logistics company, not a general mover. Our handlers are trained specifically in fine art protocols. We use climate-controlled, air-ride vehicles — not standard moving trucks. Every crate is custom-built. We carry fine art-specific insurance and maintain full chain-of-custody documentation throughout every move.
Q: Do you provide art installation services in Los Angeles?
Yes. We handle mounting, leveling, lighting coordination, and placement for private residences, gallery openings, and institutional exhibitions across Los Angeles. Our team works alongside interior designers and gallery directors to ensure precise presentation.
Q: Do you handle Frieze LA and other LA art fair logistics?
Yes. We coordinate incoming and outgoing art fair logistics for galleries and collectors participating in LA’s art fair calendar, including installation, de-installation, on-site handling, and transport coordination.
Q: Do you work with art advisors and private collectors in Los Angeles?
Yes. UNION FAS works closely with art advisors, collection managers, and private collectors throughout Los Angeles. Services include acquisition transport, condition reporting documentation, insurance-compliant crating, collection storage, and loan coordination for museum exhibitions. We maintain full chain-of-custody records and can coordinate directly with your insurer.
Q: Do you work with film and TV productions in Los Angeles?
Yes. Location shoots are a steady part of our LA work. When a production films in a home or gallery with art on site, we de-install, condition-check, soft pack, and store every piece, then reinstall it after wrap exactly as it was. We build the schedule around the shoot.
Q: How much does it cost to ship a painting in Los Angeles?
Pricing for fine art transport in Los Angeles depends on the size, fragility, and destination of the work. Local white-glove delivery within LA County typically starts around $300–$500 for a standard framed painting. Custom crating, long-distance routes, or international freight is quoted individually. Contact us for a quote via email or call us +1.718.758.5525 — we’re quick to reply.
Q: Can you store artwork in Los Angeles while my project is in progress?
Yes. We provide climate-controlled storage for works awaiting installation, staging, or shipment. For interior design and renovation projects, we can receive and hold multiple pieces and coordinate delivery to the project site on your timeline.
Q: Do you handle large sculptures or oversized art in Los Angeles?
Yes. We have experience transporting and installing oversized sculptures, monumental works, and large-format paintings throughout Los Angeles, including interior residential installations, gallery openings, and public art placements.
Q: Can you receive art shipments on behalf of an interior designer or collector in LA?
Yes. We offer receiving and holding services — accepting incoming shipments at our facility, inspecting condition, documenting arrival, and scheduling delivery to your project site. This is commonly used by interior designers, architects, and collectors managing multiple acquisitions.
Q: How do I get a quote for fine art shipping in Los Angeles?
Use the inquiry form on this page. Include the dimensions, medium, and origin and destination of the work. Our team responds with a tailored quote. For complex or multi-piece projects, we recommend a brief call or send us an email.