What LP ART does

LP ART is a French specialist in art transportation and logistics, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Montreuil, operating as a private company under the Horus Finance group. The company delivers end-to-end fine art logistics for museums, galleries, private collectors, restorers, and high-end residential clients, organized around six service lines: multimodal transport (air, sea, land), custom carpentry and packaging (Menuiserie & Emballage), handling and installation including XXL crane operations (Manutention & bardage), secure climate-controlled storage (Stockage), high-end moving (Déménagement haut de gamme), and customs/Fine Arts brokerage (Douane et Beaux-Arts).

The underlying operational platform combines a specialized fleet of 40+ trucks (including 8 fully electric and 4 high-deck 19T/55m³ vehicles) with over 34,000 m² of storage capacity distributed across Montreuil, La Courneuve, Le Bourget, and Pantin, plus regional agencies in Strasbourg, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse, and an office at Roissy CDG airport. The company holds a stack of regulatory credentials — IATA approval, Authorized Economic Operator status, ISO 9001-2015, customs declarant licensing, DGAC air freight security agent, and Known Consignor status — that enable cross-border art movement. In-house carpentry workshops produce bespoke crates, and an exclusive partnership with EILOA, the first international art logistics school, underwrites a specialized talent pipeline.

Revenue is generated through professional services engagements billed on a quote-by-quote, project-based model, with dedicated contact channels for Commercial, Storage, and HR inquiries. Customer acquisition is driven by direct enterprise relationships, industry reputation, repeat engagements with flagship French cultural institutions (Musée d'Orsay, Centre Pompidou, Louvre, Versailles, Musée Marmottan Monet, Bourse de Commerce), and execution of high-visibility projects including the September 2025 Musée d'Orsay XXL statue removal, Centre Pompidou Shanghai logistics, and Mucem Marseille's 422-piece Folklore exhibition transfers. In 2025 the firm employs over 225 professionals, positioning it among the larger dedicated art logistics specialists in France with demonstrated international reach.

Name

LP ART

Legal name

LP ART

Website

https://lpart.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

LP ART is a French specialist art logistics company providing multimodal transport, custom carpentry and packaging, climate-controlled storage, handling and installation, and customs brokerage for museums, galleries, collectors, and restorers, with 225+ staff and operations across France and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fine Art Logistics & Transportation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Art & Exhibition Cargo Forwarding (TLACAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fine Art Handling & Transport (HSAKAEAB), Sculpture & Oversized Fragile Item Moving (HSAKAEAG)

Keywords

• Art transportation
• Fine art logistics
• Art storage services
• Custom art packaging
• Museum installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Art Transport Services: Professional transport services for artworks including multimodal transport (air, sea, land), with capabilities ranging from individual pieces to large-scale museum exhibitions. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with museums, galleries, and collectors.
2. Custom Packaging and Crating: Bespoke carpentry and packaging services for artworks, including custom wooden crates, protective packaging, and specialized handling equipment.
3. Secure Art Storage: Climate-controlled and standard storage facilities for artworks, offering short-term and long-term storage solutions for museums and galleries.
4. Handling and Installation: Professional installation, deinstallation, and handling services for artworks including heavy lifting, crane operations, and precise positioning in exhibition spaces.
5. Customs and Fine Arts Services: Specialized customs clearance services for art imports and exports, leveraging Authorized Economic Operator status and approved customs declarant credentials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

LP ART is an international specialist in art transportation and logistics, providing end-to-end services for museums, galleries, collectors, and art professionals. Core offerings include multimodal transport (air, sea, land), custom carpentry and packaging (Menuiserie & Emballage), handling and installation (Manutention & bardage) including XXL monumental artworks, over 34,000 m² of secure and climate-controlled storage, high-end moving services, and customs/Fine Arts clearance.

Product overview

LP ART is a specialist international art transport company offering a comprehensive suite of services for museums, galleries, collectors, restorers, and art professionals. The core offering includes multimodal transport, custom carpentry and packaging (Menuiserie & Emballage), handling and installation (Manutention & bardage), secure storage facilities with over 34,000 m² of space, high-end moving services, and customs/Fine Arts expertise. The company operates a fleet of 40+ trucks including 8 fully electric vehicles, with 4 provincial branches (Strasbourg, Lyon, Nice, Toulouse) and an office at Roissy CDG airport, serving clients internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport multimodal International multimodal transport services for works of art and exhibitions, including air freight, sea, and land transport solutions with integrated customs clearance. Targeted at museums, galleries, and collectors moving valuable artworks domestically and internationally.
• Menuiserie & Emballage Custom carpentry and packaging services for art transport, including fabrication of bespoke wooden crates and conditioning solutions tailored to each artwork's dimensions and transport mode. Designed for museums, galleries, restorers, and private collectors requiring tailored protective packaging.
• Manutention & bardage Handling, rigging, and installation services for artworks, including crane operations, specialized lifting equipment, and precise positioning of artworks of all sizes including monumental XXL pieces (e.g., 2+ ton sculptures). Used by museums and galleries during exhibition setup and teardown.
• Stockage Secure art storage services with over 34,000 m² of facilities, including climate-controlled spaces for preserving sensitive artworks. Offers short-term and long-term storage solutions for museums, galleries, restorers, and private collectors.
• Déménagement haut de gamme High-end moving services for art collections, providing comprehensive relocation solutions for museums, galleries, and private collectors, including professional packing, secure transport, and careful installation with comprehensive insurance coverage.
• Douane et Beaux-Arts Customs clearance and Fine Arts regulatory services handling import/export formalities, customs declarations, and compliance for international art transport. Available to museums, galleries, and collectors moving artworks across borders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully handled XXL operations including removal of 9 monumental statues exceeding 2 tons each for Musée d'Orsay restoration project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EILOA (École Internationale de Logistique des Œuvres d'Art)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with EILOA, the first international school for art logistics training. LP ART collaborates with this educational institution to train future art installers and pass on best industry practices. The partnership ensures continuous development of specialized talent for the art logistics sector.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Convelio: Digital-first European fine art logistics platform targeting galleries and auction houses with online quoting, booking and tracking. Overlaps with LP ART's gallery and dealer segment but differentiates on technology and digitization.
• Uovo: U.S.-based art storage and logistics specialist focused on high-touch collector and gallery storage with adjacent transport and installation services. Comparable in storage-centric, white-glove positioning and may overlap on transatlantic artist estate and gallery work.

Direct peers

• Cadogan Tate: British fine art logistics group with international offices providing shipping, storage, installation, and conservation services. Highly comparable operating model and customer base (galleries, collectors, museums).
• Dietl International: Austrian fine art logistics company specializing in international art transport, packing, storage and installation for exhibitions and collectors. Directly comparable European specialist with similar multimodal capabilities.
• Masterpiece International: U.S.-based fine art logistics specialist providing packing, crating, climate-controlled storage and international shipping for museums, galleries, auction houses and collectors. Directly comparable core offering, complementary on transatlantic projects.
• Hasenkamp: Germany-headquartered international art logistics specialist with branches across Europe. Competes on multimodal transport, custom crating, climate-controlled storage and museum exhibition logistics — same European competitive set as LP ART.
• Gander & White: UK-founded international fine art shipping, storage and installation specialist with a similar full-service model (packing, transport, climate-controlled storage, customs). Direct competitor on cross-border museum loans and private collector work.
• Crown Fine Art: World-leading fine art logistics specialist within Crown Worldwide Group, offering packing, transport, storage and installation for museums, galleries and collectors globally. Closest scale and scope comparable to LP ART, with a more international footprint.
• König Transporte: Munich-based art transport specialist serving museums, exhibitions and private collectors across Europe. Overlapping service set (custom packaging, climate-controlled transport, installation) and XXL handling capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding (Fine Art): DHL's dedicated fine art logistics service handles international museum loans and collector transport as part of its broader global forwarding network. Represents scale-based competition for cross-border projects rather than specialist custody-side work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lp-art

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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