The Art of Shipping Blog | Prime Lane

Welcome to Prime Lane’s “The Art of Shipping” Blog Our blog explores the specialized world of shipping — from fine art, antiques, and gallery exhibitions to delicate medical devices and fragile IT equipment. With expert insights on packing, handling, storage, regulations, and logistics, we help ensure your most valuable items are transported with precision and care.

We are a specialist eco-friendly delivery business, shipping art, antiques, fragile goods and IT equipment across the globe. With a wealth of experience in international shipping, customs clearance, documentation, and a dedication to reducing our ecological impact, we are the prime choice for anyone looking for fine art shippers in London. We use sustainable, recycled materials and CO2 offsetting schemes, enabling our clients to ship art, antiques and fragile equipment with a clear conscience.

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If you're a collector, enthusiast, or investor looking for unique treasures, January 2026 has an exciting line-up of auctions from top auction houses. Whether you're interested in ...  more  

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Meet DZY (Daisy Corley) — a 25-year-old artist blending surreal visuals with emotional depth. From murals to her first exhibition at Wimbledon Art Fair, her journey is all about cu...  more  

EORI Numbers Explained: Your Passport for International Trade

If you’ve ever tried to move goods across borders, you’ll know that customs paperwork can feel like a maze. One of the most important keys to unlocking that maze is the EORI number...  more  

Upcoming Auctions in London December 2025: Your Guide to Exciting Bids

If you're a collector, enthusiast, or investor looking for unique treasures, December 2025 has an exciting line-up of auctions from top auction houses. Whether you're interested in...  more  

Casting Stories in Plaster: The Art of Kathy Dalwood

London-based sculptor Kathy Dalwood transforms everyday objects into poetic, plaster-cast sculptures that blur the line between classical elegance and contemporary wit. From her ic...  more  

Cites, ATA Carnets and Temporary Admission

Understanding CITES, ATA Carnets, and Temporary Admission: Essential Tools for Safe and Compliant Shipping  more  

Upcoming Auctions in London November 2025: Your Guide to Exciting Bids

If you're a collector, enthusiast, or investor looking for unique treasures, November 2025 has an exciting line-up of auctions from top auction houses. Whether you're interested in...  more  

Artist of the Month: Paul-Emmet Costelloe

Paul-Emmet Costelloe is a London-based Irish artist whose joyful, abstract cityscapes and coastal scenes burst with colour and character. Inspired by Matisse and Pauline Bewick, hi...  more  

Art Scams Abroad: How Scammers Target Artists

International art scams are on the rise, targeting artists with fake buyers, cloned galleries, and urgent shipping requests. This blog post explores common tactics used by scammers...  more