The transportation of antiques is a complex transportation and requires special care and attention. Antiques can be either an old thing of historical value, or an interior item, a musical instrument, or a book. These things can be quite cumbersome or small. When transporting valuables, the main thing is to pack them correctly.
For each item, you should pick up a corrugated cardboard box. The dishes should be wrapped with wrapping paper, each plate or cup separately, electrical appliances should be packed in bubble wrap and fixed on all sides with foam.
Small fragile items are placed in the center of the box and wrapped with packing material. Material packaging is usually done by experts. They determine how antiques should be packed, how to load, and they will also tell you how to properly transfer the load so as not to spoil the surface and not damage small parts.
For packing large items, you can take thick fabric or cardboard. For transportation of small fragile items, wooden and metal boxes are useful, which need to be filled with polyurethane foam chips. Boxes should be placed close to each other and secured with straps.
Difficulties often arise when transporting antique furniture. It should be transported in special vans, which have fasteners and straps for this purpose. The body itself is covered with soft material so that objects cannot move and slide.
In addition, it should be remembered that some items, such as antique watches, can only be transported in an upright position, and some should only be transported horizontally.
Another nuance is that the customer may wish to keep information about the transported cargo confidential. You must take into account his requirements, and promise that no one except you will know what valuable things he owns.
When transporting antiques by road, it is necessary to find the best route in advance. Better if you stay on the way for a couple of hours, than your cargo will suffer from road bumps and holes. It is clear that only a responsible driver with considerable experience should take on such a matter. In order to make everyone feel safer, it is recommended to insure the cargo before shipment.
