Constantine at ARTIM 2025

In April, we were proud to attend the Art Transporters International Meeting (ARTIM), a prestigious global event that brings together the world’s leading fine art logistics specialists. As a longstanding provider of fine art transportation, storage, installation, and customs services, we value opportunities to collaborate with like-minded professionals dedicated to the secure and expert art handling.

Our participation in ARTIM 2025 reflects our commitment to the highest standards in fine art logistics and strengthens our global partnerships and knowledge exchange within the industry. Events like ARTIM reinforce our mission to continuously evolve, adopt best practices, and deliver world-class service to every client.

What Is ARTIM?

ARTIM was founded in 2000 with a clear purpose: to unite the finest fine art logistics companies from across the globe. Today, the organisation includes 61 participant companies spanning 45 countries, with offices in every major city worldwide. It is a network built on trust, expertise, and shared standards of excellence.

This annual gathering serves as a vital forum for collaboration, where professionals discuss everything from operational improvements and regulatory updates to sustainable innovation and client service enhancements. At its core, ARTIM exists to elevate the global standard of fine art logistics, ensuring artworks are transported, stored, and handled with the utmost care and precision, regardless of where they travel. For us at Constantine, being part of this international alliance is a reflection of our values and our unwavering dedication to the art logistics profession.

Constantine at ARTIM: Showcasing Industry Leadership

Our presence at ARTIM 2025 was an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to conversations around the future of fine art logistics. With over a century of experience in transporting, storing, and caring for artwork, we were proud to share insights on evolving industry standards, operational best practices, and innovations shaping the sector.

As a trusted partner to world-leading institutions, we understand the importance of precision, discretion, and excellence in every aspect of art handling. Whether it’s a single private piece or a full exhibition tour, our bespoke solutions – from UK and international transportation to specialist packing, case-making, customs clearance, storage, and installation – ensure every object is treated with the utmost care.

Global Art Logistics: Sharing Knowledge & Expertise

One of ARTIM’s greatest strengths is its culture of knowledge sharing. At this year’s meeting, participant companies – including Constantine – exchanged updates on industry

regulation, operational efficiencies, and client-focused service enhancements. These discussions play a vital role in shaping the global logistics landscape.

We were proud to contribute to this dialogue by showcasing our use of advanced logistics systems, secure warehousing environments, and environmentally conscious practices. Our experience in managing complex, cross-border movements allows us to support both institutions and private collectors with tailored, compliant, and forward-thinking logistics solutions.

As the art world becomes increasingly global, ARTIM ensures that handling standards remain consistently high across all geographies. This shared commitment helps protect collections and exhibitions at every stage – from departure to installation – and reflects the trust placed in members like us.

Looking Forward: Constantine’s Role in the Future of Art Logistics

As we look ahead following ARTIM 2025, our focus remains firmly on the future – continuing to lead the fine art logistics industry through innovation, investment, and expertise. We are committed to staying at the forefront by enhancing our technology infrastructure, upgrading our specialised equipment, and nurturing the skills and development of our exceptional team.

In an increasingly interconnected world, our clients require seamless, end-to-end solutions that adapt to the demands of international movement, regulatory change, and heightened expectations for care and precision.

Whether it’s integrating sustainable packing methods, advancing real-time tracking systems, or expanding our capacity to handle large-scale exhibitions, we’re evolving our services to meet those needs while maintaining our hallmark quality and discretion.

Our participation in ARTIM 2025 has further reinforced our position as a trusted leader in the world of fine art logistics. It was a valuable opportunity to share expertise, deepen international partnerships, and remain aligned with the very best in the industry.

Contact Constantine to discuss how we can assist with your next fine art transport or installation project, and experience the highest standard of art logistics services.

FAQs

1. What is ARTIM?

ARTIM (Art Transporters International Meeting) is an international network and annual meeting for specialist fine art logistics companies. It exists to share best practices, strengthen partner relationships, and keep handling standards consistent across borders.

2. When and where did ARTIM 2025 take place?

ARTIM 2025 took place in Mallorca from 3 to 6 April 2025.

3. How does attending ARTIM benefit our clients?

It strengthens our trusted partner network for international moves, so we can plan routes, handovers, and local support with more confidence. It also helps us stay aligned with how leading operators approach risk control, security, documentation, and client service expectations.

4. Is ARTIM a quality mark or certification?

ARTIM is not a “certification” in the way an audit standard is, but it is a serious professional forum and network. Its value is practical: access to vetted peers, consistent working practices, and smoother collaboration when shipments need multiple teams across countries.

5. What kinds of topics are typically discussed at ARTIM, and why should collectors and institutions care?

The focus is usually on real-world improvements: how to reduce handover risk, manage complex touring schedules, navigate changing border processes, and improve sustainability in packing and transport. Clients benefit because better coordination and shared standards reduce delays, minimise avoidable handling, and make outcomes more predictable.