What Bourlet Art Logistics does

Bourlet Art Logistics is a privately held, New York-headquartered fine art logistics company founded in 1821, operating under the legacy of James Bourlet. The firm serves five core enterprise segments: museums and art institutions, auction houses, private collectors (often high-net-worth individuals), corporations with art collections, and government/heads-of-state clients. Its service portfolio comprises nine integrated lines — art transportation, climate-controlled storage, art installation, custom crating, international logistics, fairs & exhibitions support, relocation services, special projects, and pedestals/mounts fabrication and restoration — designed to function as an end-to-end solution rather than discrete point services.

The underlying operating platform centers on physical infrastructure and certified craftsmanship rather than software. The museum-quality fleet is equipped with air-ride suspension, climate control, alarm systems, and satellite tracking. Storage facilities in Long Island City and Fort Lauderdale feature concrete construction, climate control, dry-line sprinklers, and UL2 alarm monitoring with 24-hour surveillance. The full-service crating shop is NELMA-certified for ISPM 15-compliant wood packaging, and the company holds TSA Certified Cargo Screening Facility status and participates in CCSSSP. International reach is delivered through a coordinated network of 80+ fine art transport agents across 35 countries, anchored by a close partnership with Art Logistics Inc. in London, which operates a UK HMRC-bonded warehouse enabling VAT-deferred temporary imports.

The business model is predominantly project-based and transaction-driven, with quote-based pricing that varies by dimensions, weight, packing requirements, origin/destination, and timetable. Revenue streams include one-time transportation fees, project-based crating and special-project charges, and a recurring component from climate-controlled storage subscriptions (private rooms, shared, open, and vault configurations). Distribution is primarily direct enterprise field sales via phone (1.718.392.9770), website quote-request forms, and on-site consultations, supplemented by referral from established clients and presence at major international art fairs. Insurance coverage is offered as a value-added, value-based fee on goods in custody.

Name

Bourlet Art Logistics

Legal name

Bourlet Art Logistics

Website

https://bourlet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1821

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bourlet Art Logistics is a privately held, New York-headquartered fine art logistics firm founded in 1821, serving museums, auction houses, private collectors, corporations, and heads of state. It delivers transportation, climate-controlled storage, custom crating, installation, and international logistics via a museum-quality fleet and an 80+ agent global network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Long Island City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Art Transportation Services: Transportation of fine art, fine furniture, antiques, and objects d'art domestically and internationally. One-time transaction-based service with pricing determined by shipment characteristics.
2. Climate-Controlled Storage: Storage services for artwork, furniture and objects d'art. Provides private rooms, shared, open configurations, vault, short-term and long-term options. Potential recurring revenue from ongoing storage.
3. Insurance Services: Insurance coverage available for all property in custody or control. Fee is determined by the value of goods in transit, added to client's bill.
4. Custom Crating and Fabrication: Custom crating solutions from simple soft-pack materials to museum quality exhibition crates. Pedestal and mount fabrication services. One-time project-based revenue.
5. Special Projects Services: Comprehensive project services including packing, crating, installation, transportation, rigging, restorations, maintenance, and security. High-value specialized service.
6. International Logistics and Customs Clearance: Sea container and air transport services with full import documentation and customs clearance. Coordinated with international agent network.
7. Fairs and Exhibitions Services: Exhibition management including installations, freight coordination, courier service, and supervision of loaned artworks at major art fairs worldwide.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bourlet Art Logistics is a specialized fine art logistics company providing collection and delivery of fine art, fine furniture, antiques, and objects d'art using a museum-quality fleet of air-ride, climate-controlled vehicles with satellite tracking. The company also offers climate-controlled storage, custom crating, art installation, international logistics with customs clearance, exhibition and fair services, residential relocation, and special project management.

Product overview

Bourlet Art Logistics offers a unified suite of fine art logistics services built around a core platform of art transportation, storage, and installation capabilities. The portfolio consists of nine integrated service lines: Art Transportation (featuring museum-quality fleet with satellite tracking), Climate Controlled Storage, Art Installation (including rigging and crane services), Crating (custom wood/plastic crates meeting ISPM 15), International Logistics (global network of 80+ agents in 35 countries), Fairs & Exhibitions, Relocation Services, Special Projects, and Pedestals/Mounts Fabrication and Restoration. These services are designed to work together as a comprehensive end-to-end solution for private collectors, auction houses, museums, corporations, and heads of state.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Art Transportation Collection and delivery of fine art, fine furniture, and objects d'art using a fleet of museum-quality specification vehicles with air-ride suspension, climate control, alarm systems, and satellite tracking. Service is available with flexible scheduling, time-specific pickups and drop-offs, and same-day dispatch for domestic US routes including New York, Florida, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, and Washington D.C.
• Climate Controlled Storage State-of-the-art storage facilities in New York City and Fort Lauderdale with concrete construction, climate control, dry-line sprinkler systems, UL2 Alarm System, 24-hour monitoring, and high-tech security. Offers private rooms, shared, open configurations, and vault options for short-term and long-term storage of artwork, furniture, and objects d'art.
• Art Installation Installation and maintenance of artworks including professional rigging, hoisting, crane service, and placement of large and irregular sculptural objects. Designed for museums, galleries, corporate spaces, and private residences requiring experienced handlers for complex and unusual exhibition installations.
• Crating Custom crating solutions including soft-pack materials, economy crates, and museum-quality exhibition crates, designed and built by experienced craftsmen in the full-service crating shop. Uses NELMA-certified wood packaging materials meeting ISPM 15 standards for international trade compliance.
• International Logistics Worldwide sea container and air transport services with coordination across a network of 80+ agents in 35 countries. Includes import/export documentation, customs clearance, and compliance with CITES, ATA Carnet, and OFAC regulations. Provides door-to-door deliveries to major European destinations including Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Zurich, Geneva, and Milan.
• Fairs & Exhibitions Comprehensive exhibition management for art fairs including installations, freight coordination, courier service, and supervision of loaned artworks and hand-carried items at major art fairs worldwide.
• Relocation Services High-end residential relocations throughout the US and Europe with customized packing, transport, installation services, and international customs clearance for high-net-worth individuals relocating with valuable art and furniture collections.
• Special Projects Complex project management utilizing the full range of services including packing, crating, installation, transportation, rigging, restoration, maintenance, armed guards, and follow vehicles for high-value, time-sensitive, or uniquely challenging requirements.
• Pedestals/Mounts Fabrication and Restoration Handcrafting of pedestals and mounts for displaying art objects, along with conservation services for sculptures, paintings, and furniture. Workshop equipped to support museum, gallery, and collector display requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flexible scheduling with time-specific pickups and drop-offs, phone call confirmations, and same-day dispatch capability
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Art Logistics Inc. (London)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose partnership with Art Logistics Inc. in London enabling door-to-door deliveries via truck to main destinations in Europe including Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Zurich, Geneva, and Milan. Art Logistics Inc. operates a bonded warehouse by UK Customs (HMRC) allowing temporary import of works of art without immediate payment of UK VAT.
• International Fine Art Transport Agent NetworkminorOthersNetwork of 80+ agents and art transporters in 35 countries available on call to ensure safe, timely, and efficient movement of artworks internationally. Coordinated through import/export personnel, licensed customs brokers, and compliance officers including CITES, ATA Carnet, and OFAC.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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