Before professional handlers ship artworks and antiques to the clients, they are obliged to ensure the full protection of the freight so that it is not damaged in transit. Cardboard boxes are the common and pretty much safe option in the majority of cases. With the right packing materials and techniques, they can be temporary safe containers for short- and long-distance transportation. However, there are occasions when their protective qualities are not enough. Usually, it concerns large-scale and heavy pieces or some especially fragile or expensive items. In such cases, shippers tend to use artwork shipping crates. If you think about such an option, you should know how effective they are in practice.
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