Deed of Standing Offer for Fine Art Freight Services

⁠⁠⁠Required Services

1. International Fine Art Freight

The International Fine Art Freight requirements can include but are not limited to:

•  Door-to-door fine art freight services across one or multiple international countries
•  Object packing and crating services that meet international shipping standards and are appropriate for the transportation of fine art objects and/or exhibitions
•  International freight management services, including:
•  Handling import/export documentation, fees and services, terminal fees
•  Providing advice on additional specifications for international ports, airports, stations and other facilities, including all customs and quarantine requirements
•  Providing vehicle, shipping, and air freight load plans in advance of movements
•  Managing and facilitating any other international freight processes, fees and charges associated with the Customer’s freight requirements
•  Supervising the consignment during loading, transhipping and unloading, including airside and tarmac operations, and palletisation and de-palletisation
•  Communication, including via virtual courier instant messaging channels, with the Customer, its partners and venues, and relevant sub-contractors, during freight movements and to coordinate consignment delivery and uplift timing
•  Regular progress reports on consignment movements and immediate notification of any incidents
•  Manage and facilitate the travel of couriers, if required
•  Enclosed road fleet vehicles with appropriate preservation and security conditions, including:
•  Freight/payload areas with climate and humidity control, air ride suspension, high levels of cleanliness, tailgate lifters, and suitable equipment to load and unload
•  Security features and protocols to protect high value/sensitive objects from theft, mishandling, or other damage
•  Access for Customer staff or Customer service providers and professionals engaged by the Customer to access and inspect specified crates and objects in storage
•  Assist with sourcing options for freezer treatment for pest infestation risk, if required
•  Provide personnel with experience in driving, handling and transporting fine art objects and/or exhibitions

2. Domestic Fine Art Freight

The Domestic Fine Art Freight requirements can include but are not limited to:

•  Door-to-door fine art freight services across Australia
•  Object packing and crating services that meet Australian standards and appropriate for the transportation of fine art objects and/or exhibitions
•  Domestic freight management services, including:
•  Managing all applicable fees, charges and other costs in relation to freight and storage within Australia
•  Providing advice on additional specifications for domestic ports, airports, and other facilities
•  Providing vehicle, shipping, and air freight load plans in advance of movements
•  Supervising the consignment during loading, transhipping and unloading, including airside and tarmac operations, and palletisation and de-palletisation
•  Communication, including via virtual courier instant messaging channels, with the Customer, its partners and venues, and relevant sub-contractors, during freight movements and to coordinate consignment delivery and uplift timing
•  Regular progress reports on consignment movements and immediate notification of any incidents
•  Manage and facilitate the travel of couriers, if required
•  Enclosed road fleet vehicles with appropriate preservation and security conditions, including:
•  Freight/payload areas with climate and humidity control, air ride suspension, high levels of cleanliness, tailgate lifters, and suitable equipment to load and unload
• Security features and protocols to protect high value/sensitive objects from theft, mishandling, or other damage
•  Access for Customer staff or Customer service providers and professionals engaged by the Customer to access and inspect specified crates and objects in storage
•  Assist with sourcing options for freezer treatment for pest infestation risk, if required
•  Provide personnel with experience in driving, handling and transporting fine art objects and/or exhibitions.