> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.acmiworld.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Top 10 Companies That Transport Precious Metals, Gemstones and Fine Art in 2026 - URL: https://www.acmiworld.com/top-10-companies-that-transport-precious-metals-gemstones-and-fine-art-in-2026/ - Published: 2026-10-09T14:22:39.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-09T14:22:39.000Z - Description: Who moves gold, diamonds and fine art safely by air and road? A guide to 10 specialist logistics providers, including Malca-Amit, Brink’s, Loomis, Masterpiece, Crozier, Hasenkamp and Cargolux, and how to choose one. - Author: ACMI World ## The secure-logistics specialists that move gold, gemstones and artworks by air, road and vault October 9, 2026 · Air Cargo Guide Gold bars, rough diamonds and old masters share one trait in transit: they are worth far more than their weight. That means different rules from ordinary freight, including vetted staff, tracked vehicles, tarmac access, vaulting and insurance that matches the declared value. This guide covers ten providers that arrange the transport of precious metals, gemstones and fine art, and how airlines and charter operators fit into their supply chains. ### Three kinds of provider Most high-value shipments pass through a specialist handler, a fine art shipper or an airline with a dedicated product. Knowing which role you need narrows the search quickly. **Secure logistics** Armoured transport, vaulting and customs for metals, stones and jewellery **Fine art shippers** Crating, climate control, installation and museum-grade handling **Air carriers** Freighter capacity and special-cargo products for valuables #1 · Metals, stones and art ### Malca-Amit Malca-Amit describes itself as a secure logistics, storage and security company handling diamonds, jewellery, watches, precious metals and fine art for luxury brands, banks and high-net-worth clients. Its site lists vaulting facilities in Bangkok, Hong Kong, London, New York, Singapore, Toronto and Zurich, many in free trade zones. [Malca-Amit publishes its services and network online](https://malca-amit.com/about?ref=acmiworld.com). **Best for:** shippers who need one provider across metals, stones and art, with vaulting at either end. #2 · Metals and stones ### Brink's Global Services Brink's moves precious metals across its network, from mine to market, with examples including doré from African and Australian mines, finished gold from Switzerland to India and jewellery from Mumbai to European retail. [The Singapore Bullion Market Association profiled its role](https://sbma.org.sg/media-centre/publication/crucible/the-logistics-backbone-of-the-precious-metals-industry/?ref=acmiworld.com), including airline partnerships and real-time tracking. **Best for:** bullion, refinery and mining flows that need worldwide reach. #3 · Metals ### Loomis Loomis covers secure transit of raw ore from mine sites to processing plants, plus just-in-time delivery for manufacturers, using a multimodal approach in more than 120 countries, according to the same SBMA article. **Best for:** upstream mining logistics and industrial buyers of precious metals. #4 · Air carrier ### Cargolux Cargolux shows what a freighter operator can do with art. For Art Basel 2019 it carried 230 tonnes of artworks on eight flights from Los Angeles and New York, working with forwarders Masterpiece, Dietl and Hasenkamp. [Air Cargo Week covered the programme](https://aircargoweek.com/air-cargo-is-a-work-of-art-for-cargolux/?ref=acmiworld.com). **Best for:** high-volume art and valuables moves where freighter capacity is the constraint. #5 · Fine art ### Masterpiece International Founded in New York in 1989, Masterpiece handles air and sea freight, installation, insurance, customs brokerage and documentation. It offers armed or unarmed escorts with its own tarmac vehicles that can access airport terminals and cargo areas, per a [Conserv comparison of fine art shippers](https://conserv.io/blog/fine-art-transport-services-a-comparison/?ref=acmiworld.com). **Best for:** international exhibitions that need escorted air freight and customs handling. #6 · Fine art ### Crozier Crozier operates from more than 30 locations across North America, Europe and Asia, with over 40 years of experience and 1.8 million square feet of storage, according to the Conserv comparison. Its services include storage with virtual tracking, condition reports and installation. [Crozier lists its full services](https://www.crozierfinearts.com/services?ref=acmiworld.com). **Best for:** collectors, galleries and institutions that want storage and logistics from one provider. #7 · Fine art ### Hasenkamp Founded in Cologne in 1903, Hasenkamp is a family-owned group offering project coordination, packing, art inspection and air security checking staff. It makes its own reusable crate, the Arca. **Best for:** museum and fair projects across Europe. #8 · Fine art ### Hizkia The Dutch specialist developed the Turtle crate in 1993, runs a customs-bonded free-port warehouse and is authorised to import CITES-regulated artworks, according to the Conserv comparison. **Best for:** shipments that need bonded storage or specialist import handling in Europe. #9 · Fine art ### Bovis Fine Art Founded in 1977 in France, with subsidiaries in Spain and the UAE, Bovis offers transport, storage, secure overnight parking and anoxia treatment, and counts the Louvre, Centre Pompidou and Musée d'Orsay among past clients. **Best for:** French and Gulf-region institutions and collectors. #10 · Fine art ### Constantine Founded in 1885, Constantine is the oldest firm on the Conserv list and holds a Royal Warrant for fine art packing, handling, transportation and storage. It is the exclusive UK partner for Turtle crates. **Best for:** UK-based collections and inbound or outbound shipments through London. ## How to choose a provider for high-value cargo - **Match the specialism:** bullion and stones suit secure-logistics groups; paintings and sculpture suit fine art shippers. - **Check airport access:** escorted tarmac handling and bonded or free-zone storage reduce the time a shipment is exposed. - **Insure for the declared value:** confirm cover, carrier liability limits and who bears risk at each handover. Our guide to [Incoterms 2020 for air cargo](https://acmiworld.com/incoterms-2020-for-air-cargo-guide/?ref=acmiworld.com) explains how risk transfers. - **Plan the aircraft:** large works and pallets depend on door size and payload. See [main-deck cargo door size and freighter selection](https://acmiworld.com/main-deck-cargo-door-size-and-freighter-selection/?ref=acmiworld.com). For dedicated lift, [top cargo ACMI providers in 2026](https://acmiworld.com/top-10-cargo-acmi-providers-in-2026-freighter-wet-lease-operators/?ref=acmiworld.com)covers freighter wet-lease operators, [project cargo air charter for oversized loads](https://acmiworld.com/project-cargo-air-charter-for-oversized-industrial-loads/?ref=acmiworld.com)covers outsized shipments, and [freighter insurance requirements](https://acmiworld.com/freighter-aircraft-insurance-requirements-for-cargo-operators/?ref=acmiworld.com)explains what operators must carry. Traders financing physical gold or gems can also look at [structured commodity finance](https://www.financely-group.com/structuredcommodityfinance?ref=acmiworld.com), which often includes inspection, logistics and insurance conditions. ## Precious cargo transport FAQ Can gold and diamonds fly on ordinary cargo flights? Yes, but they normally move through specialist handlers on secured flights or with a carrier's valuables product, with tracked custody from pickup to delivery. What is the difference between a fine art shipper and a secure logistics provider? Fine art shippers focus on crating, climate control and installation. Secure logistics providers focus on armoured transport, vaulting and chain of custody for value-dense goods such as metals and stones. Do I need a dedicated freighter? Usually not. Most valuables fly in the hold or main deck of scheduled freighters. A dedicated charter makes sense for large exhibitions, oversized works or time-critical moves. ### Need dedicated cargo or charter capacity? Blue Cube Aviation supports airlines, operators and aviation counterparties seeking aircraft leasing and ACMI solutions across passenger, cargo and specialist capacity requirements. [Request an Aircraft Leasing Quote → ](https://bluecubeaviation.net/?ref=acmiworld.com) **Editorial note:** This list is unranked and based on public company information and published comparisons. It is not a recommendation or insurance advice. Services and locations can change after publication. The structured commodity finance link points to Financely, a related advisory platform operated by the publisher's team. ACMIWorld covers ACMI, aircraft leasing, fleet transactions, airline operations and aviation finance. For partnerships, media, and collaboration opportunities, contact us directly at [info@acmiworld.com](mailto:info@acmiworld.com).