The National Museum of Australia requires international fine art freight services, including door-to-door transport, specialised packing and crating to international standards, and comprehensive freight management. This includes handling all import/export documentation, customs, quarantine, and coordinating vehicle and air freight load plans. The contract closes on 2026-06-15.
Required Services1. International Fine Art FreightThe 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:o Handling import/export documentation, fees and services, terminal feeso Providing advice on additional specifications for international ports, airports, stations and other facilities, including all customs and quarantine requirementso Providing vehicle, shipping, and air freight load plans in advance of movementso Managing and facilitating any other international freight processes, fees and charges associated with the Customer’s freight requirementso Supervising the consignment during loading, transhipping and unloading, including airside and tarmac operations, and palletisation and de-palletisationo 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 timingo Regular progress reports on consignment movements and immediate notification of any incidentso Manage and facilitate the travel of couriers, if required• Enclosed road fleet vehicles with appropriate preservation and security conditions, including:o Freight/payload areas with climate and humidity control, air ride suspension, high levels of cleanliness, tailgate lifters, and suitable equipment to load and unloado 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 exhibitions2. Domestic Fine Art FreightThe 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:o Managing all applicable fees, charges and other costs in relation to freight and storage within Australiao Providing advice on additional specifications for domestic ports, airports, and other facilitieso Providing vehicle, shipping, and air freight load plans in advance of movementso Supervising the consignment during loading, transhipping and unloading, including airside and tarmac operations, and palletisation and de-palletisationo 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 timingo Regular progress reports on consignment movements and immediate notification of any incidentso Manage and facilitate the travel of couriers, if required• Enclosed road fleet vehicles with appropriate preservation and security conditions, including:o Freight/payload areas with climate and humidity control, air ride suspension, high levels of cleanliness, tailgate lifters, and suitable equipment to load and unloado 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.
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