For a long time, collectors, galleries and cultural institutions faced a dilemma: how to send a work of art extremely quickly without compromising the physical integrity of the piece? Traditional transport of art collection pieces usually requires long planning lead times, while conventional express freight services are generally not equipped to handle items of high value and extreme fragility.
To close this gap in the market, Clé Chenue do Brasil has brought a groundbreaking solution to the country: Moviiu.
What is Moviiu and how does it work?
Moviiu is an innovative platform that has unlocked the global express delivery network for shipping paintings, sculptures, drawings and other valuable objects. What sets it apart is the integrated protection ecosystem: the speed of express shipping combined with specialist expertise in art logistics.
Moviiu ensures that a made-to-measure packing case is built for the work being transported and makes it possible to take out the specific insurance for this type of operation. As a result, global network carriers such as FedEx and DHL (the latter available in Brazil) agree to carry the shipment: safely for all parties involved, faster and at lower cost for the sender.
Step by step: how to ship your work
1. Instant quote on the platform
The process is 100% digital and transparent. Simply go to the Moviiu website, enter the dimensions and specifications of the work, along with the pick-up and delivery addresses (domestic or international), to get a quote in real time. If the client prefers, Clé Chenue can act as intermediary.
2. Custom packing to museum standards
Whether it is an oil painting, a bronze sculpture or a delicate drawing on paper, the made-to-measure packing is designed specifically to withstand the demands of international transport. In Brazil, Clé Chenue designs and builds the packing.
3. Door-to-door collection and delivery
A specialized express courier brings the technical packing to the point of origin so the work can be properly packed. The piece is then collected and travels by monitored express freight to its final destination.
4. Customs clearance and specific insurance
Moviiu and Clé Chenue do Brasil take care of all customs formalities and document issuance. For works with a declared value of up to €100,000, the insurance rate is fixed. For pieces of higher value, a personalized, tailor-made quote is prepared.
5. Additional services
Depending on the client's needs and available budget, complementary services can be added, such as unpacking at the destination, installation, technical mounting and the hanging of paintings on walls by specialists.
Expert tip: to ensure the safe shipment of artworks by express courier, never use conventional commercial packaging. The combination of structural cushioning and museum-standard sealing provided by Moviiu is what protects the work all the way to its destination.
The tradition and excellence of the Clé Chenue group
Moviiu's reliability is backed by one of the most established names in the international art market.
Moviiu and Clé Chenue do Brasil belong to the same international group, a world leader in the logistics of collections and works of art, with a direct presence in 11 countries through 15 specialized companies and a global network of approved partners on five continents. That means decades of expertise in the conservation, handling and transport of artistic heritage.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Is it safe to ship works of art by express freight?
Yes, provided you use a specialized service such as Moviiu's. The platform combines the speed of international courier networks with made-to-measure technical crates, built to museum standards of conservation and protection, together with specific insurance.
What is the value limit for Moviiu's fixed insurance rate?
For artworks with an appraised value of up to €100,000 (one hundred thousand euros), Moviiu offers a fixed insurance rate directly on the platform. Works of higher value receive a special quote.
Does Moviiu handle international art shipments?
Yes. The platform covers domestic and international routes, offering door-to-door transport anywhere in the world, with customs support included.
Who installs the artwork at the destination?
In addition to door-to-door delivery, the client can add complementary services from the technical team at the destination, including unpacking, installation, mounting and professional wall hanging.
Want to ship your artwork quickly and safely?
Get an instant quote directly on the Moviiu website or contact the specialists at Clé Chenue do Brasil for personalized assistance.
