Logistics service providers offering specialized fine-art logistics solutions: case study analysis

The logistics activities regarding the movement of fine art have grown considerably in value, volume and complexity at global level, confirming its strategic and economic importance, referring both to art of ancient and priceless artistic heritage, and also the one by modern and contemporary artists. Those activities require considerable competence and extreme quality: specialized logistics solutions offered by specific logistics service providers (LSPs) are needed. The aim of the research is then to investigate what are the specialized solutions currently offered in fine art market by LSPs. Solutions for the movement of fine art were collected from the main LSPs on the field, analysed through a qualitative content analysis, and classified in an original framework. This study may be of particular interest to both academics and professionals in logistics and supply chain networks serving fine art markets.