No matter the size, wherever the destination, we have vehicles in London daily, throughout the UK weekly and schedule a regular European own-van service. We also offer all the other worldwide shipping services you expect from a specialist carrier. Since Alban Shipping was established in 1990, we have packed and transported hundreds of thousands of valuable items across the UK and the world.
Browse our website to discover how we can provide specialist help for your business. We've been providing specialist packing and logistics support for antique dealers, auction houses and collectors for over 30 years. Alban Shipping is a name you can trust with the care and security of your valuable items.
Browse our website to discover how we can provide specialist help for your business. We've been providing specialist packing and logistics support for antique dealers, auction houses and collectors for over 30 years. Alban Shipping is a name you can trust with the care and security of your valuable items.
Services
Since Alban Shipping was established in 1990, we have moved hundreds of thousands of valuable items across the UK and the world; from sculptures and works of art, to motorbikes, grand pianos and china tea sets. Our highly experienced and qualified staff work closely with clients to understand their specific land, sea and air freight requirements.
From insurance cover and customs clearance, exhibition packing and set-up, to picture hanging and restoration advice and facilitation, Alban Shipping provides a comprehensive service for the auction and fine art industries. At Alban Shipping we offer a wide-range of solutions for your business, from transportation, secure storage and expert packing to picture hanging, installations for exhibitions, museums and fairs and comprehensive insurance.
Clients with many and varied needs trust Alban Shipping when bespoke export casemaking and packing services are required. Alban Shipping enjoys a global reputation as makers of high quality wooden packing cases, crates. Our expert team has over 75 years of experience in the design and in house made-to-order wooden crates, offering clients maximum protection for their goods during shipping.
Every day, clients around the world trust our export packing experience. From works of art, furniture, porcelain, to large garden sculptures, we have provided bespoke packing of all kinds. From one-off ISPM 15 wooden shipping crates and cases, through to specialised packing, we have solutions for all export packing needs.
If you're transporting or sending valuables, Alban Shipping offers an extensive range of high-quality and specialised foam packaging products for different applications. If you're transporting or sending valuables, Alban Shipping has an extensive range of high-quality and specialised foam packaging products for different applications.
Reviews (11)
Rukun Ahmed
Oct 24, 2021
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Regardless of the negative comments on this company I will say my experience at the basic level such has customer service has been great even when they couldn't assist in my request Mary was extremely helpful and also kept her word when she said she would get back to me later in the day. At one moment I thought it wasnt going to happen but just as she promised by the end of the working day she sent an email reply back telling me the. situation
All I will say is this is a co.pany I would definitely trust in dealing with my shipping in the future. The communication has been outstanding. May Alban
All I will say is this is a co.pany I would definitely trust in dealing with my shipping in the future. The communication has been outstanding. May Alban
Maurizio Bertinetti
Aug 23, 2021
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ATTENTION !!!, after shipment
very long times, very questionable packaging,
very expensive price: but above all the package arrived not with Alban Shipping but with DHL.
Next time I will use DHL absolutely cheaper more professional fast and with free packing. It is not clear why to pay so dearly if they then use another courier.
The forwarder Alban Shippin was recommended to us by the auction house WOLLEY & WALLIS (never found such an incorrect English auction house !!). We have been waiting for 8 months for the authenticity of the purchased lot absolutely necessary and included in the lot
very long times, very questionable packaging,
very expensive price: but above all the package arrived not with Alban Shipping but with DHL.
Next time I will use DHL absolutely cheaper more professional fast and with free packing. It is not clear why to pay so dearly if they then use another courier.
The forwarder Alban Shippin was recommended to us by the auction house WOLLEY & WALLIS (never found such an incorrect English auction house !!). We have been waiting for 8 months for the authenticity of the purchased lot absolutely necessary and included in the lot
James Infante
May 30, 2021
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John Jackson
May 17, 2021
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Shipped a painting with Alban (booking 9241). It took longer than expected, and poor communication. I was promised collection a couple of times that didn't happen, I had to chase. Felt like a bit of a black hole. Please think about giving a reliable and reasonable timeframe on booking (or don't take the booking), and update customers if it changes. On the plus side the painting did eventually get here and was properly packaged and safely delivered.
Trevor Clements
Aug 09, 2020
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Edward Harland
Jul 08, 2020
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Rob Giorgi
Jul 03, 2020
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M. Ml
Jan 27, 2020
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I sent 15 art prints to my family and 12 of them got scratched. After three months negotiating with the company (dozens of emails), they only agreed to cover the basic cost to reprint the work (at first they only agreed to cover half of the cost even though I bought insurance). They refused to refund my shipping fee in despite of the unqualified service. Very frustrating experience, I have to reprint my works and resent them. And I paid very high custom import fees. (Photos of scratched works added)
Nick Carroll
Jul 05, 2019
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Shipping was handled very professionally. They sent a very large framed oil painting from the UK to the US in a crate packed excellently for a reasonable price. I'm very happy and would definitely use their service again. I can't recommend them enough honestly as I've dealt with literally over a hundred shippers when buying art over time and they were by far one of the best.
Likes A. Beer Or Two
Aug 08, 2018
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All I can say say is what a great service Alban Shipping have provided for me. They arranged some art to be shipped to me on time and with complete professionalism. The lady I spoke to made it very easy to arrange and everything arrived in perfect condition and very well packaged. I will be using them in the future.
Mario Germani
Jun 14, 2016
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I asked this company for the loading of a grand piano on my van. In several email contacts I clearly described the work (accompanying it with many photos) that had to be done with the help of some of my equipment and that I only drove the van. They proposed me a correct estimate and came with a truck equipped with tail lift for easy loading. But I'm sorry to say that the two men of the company behaved as if the operation should have been "my job", as if I were a piano carrier worker, even with unpleasant attitudes. They also didn't give me the invoice.
