Art Handling — logistics born from art
ROKEN HUB was born from art, from the insight gained at Art Basel Miami in 2010. We move works and high-value objects with the care, discretion and precision the field demands: from collection to installation, in Italy and worldwide.
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Every work has a unique history, fragility and value. That's why we treat handling as a project in its own right: condition report, packing designed around the work, climate-controlled vehicles and white-glove staff, through to installation on site. A single team coordinates transport, customs, insurance and storage.
White-glove collection and handling
Collection of the work in a gallery, studio, home or museum, with specialised staff and white-glove procedures at every handling stage.
Custom packing and crates
Design and construction of custom crates and packing with the Pack department: climate crates, anti-shock and anti-vibration systems, protected interiors.
Dedicated, climate-controlled transport
Vehicles with air suspension, temperature and humidity control, alarms and tracking, for road transport of works of art.
Air and sea transport
International shipments with supervision of flight operations and temperature-controlled containers for monumental works and large collections.
Exhibition and fair management
Coordination of installations, exhibitions and fairs: transport, on-time delivery, installation and de-installation.
Installation and condition report
Installation of the work on site and inspection of its condition on departure and arrival, with a condition report.
Insurance and value management
Support with nail-to-nail insurance cover and with the documentary management of the work's value.
Temperature-controlled storage
Custody of works and valuable objects in a temperature- and humidity-controlled, monitored and confidential environment.
Customs and international movements
Handling of customs procedures for import/export of works, temporary imports and ATA carnets.
Who it's for
How we work
- Survey, assessment and condition report of the work
- Design of custom packing with the Pack department
- Dedicated, monitored transport with white-glove staff
- Handling of customs, insurance and documentation
- Delivery, installation and final inspection on site
Why ROKEN HUB
Art handling isn't an add-on for us: it's the origin of ROKEN HUB. From it come the method, care and discretion we apply to every shipment. A single team coordinates packing, transport, customs, insurance and storage, with a direct presence in Brescia, Milan, Miami and New York. Over 20,000 shipments handled, 98% delivered in perfect condition.
Frequently asked questions
Do you transport large-format or particularly fragile works?
Yes: we design packing and vehicles to measure, based on the size, fragility and value of each work.
What does a white-glove service mean?
It's handling performed by specialised staff with dedicated procedures and protections, to handle the work with no risk of damage.
Do you offer storage for works?
Yes, we have temperature- and humidity-controlled, monitored and confidential storage.
Do you handle customs for import/export of works?
Yes: customs procedures, temporary imports and ATA carnets for international movements.
Do you also take care of insurance?
Yes, we support the client with nail-to-nail cover and with management of the work's value.