Service category
Specialist Shipping Services
Custom packing, crating, collection, and worldwide shipping for fragile, valuable, awkward, fine art, antique, IT, electronics, server, and specialist equipment consignments.
Universal Freight Forwarders supports shipments that need more care than standard parcel delivery can provide. From fine art, antiques, collectibles, computers, servers, switches, precision electronics, laboratory equipment, medical equipment, musical instruments, and awkward high-value items, specialist shipping can combine collection, custom packing, crating, transport planning, customs support, tracking, and protection options for eligible goods.
Shipping for Fragile and Valuable Goods
Specialist shipping is designed for goods that are fragile, awkward, large, valuable, sensitive, or difficult to replace. The service can be planned around handling risk, destination, item value, and packing needs.
Fine Art, Antiques, and Collectibles
Artwork, antiques, framed pieces, sculptures, collectables, and auction purchases can be collected, packed, crated, documented, and shipped domestically or internationally where service is available.
IT and Electronics Shipping
Computers, servers, switches, precision equipment, electronics, medical devices, laboratory equipment, broadcast equipment, and communications hardware often need specialist packing and careful transport planning.
Custom Packing and Crating
Specialist goods can require custom cartons, wooden crates, cushioning, anti-shock protection, careful securing, and packing methods suited to item size, sensitivity, and journey conditions.
Worldwide Delivery Planning
Specialist consignments can be planned for UK or international movement using courier, freight, air, sea, road, or tailored routes based on item needs and destination.
Collection, Customs, and Protection
Support can include collection, packing, export documentation guidance, tracking, delivery coordination, and loss or damage protection options for eligible professionally packed shipments.
What we offer
Features
- 01Specialist shipping for fragile, awkward, large, and valuable goods
- 02Fine art, antiques, collectibles, and auction item support
- 03IT, electronics, server, switch, and precision equipment shipping
- 04Medical, laboratory, communications, broadcast, and hi-tech equipment support
- 05Custom cartons, crates, cushioning, and protective packing
- 06Domestic and international delivery options
- 07Collection from suitable UK locations where available
- 08Customs guidance and protection options for eligible shipments
Why it matters
Benefits
- 01Provides a safer route for items unsuitable for standard parcel handling
- 02Matches packing and transport to item fragility, value, and shape
- 03Supports difficult one-off shipments and repeat specialist logistics needs
- 04Helps reduce risk for sensitive electronic or precision equipment
- 05Combines collection, packing, crating, delivery, and paperwork support
- 06Gives customers confidence when shipping hard-to-replace goods worldwide
Available services
Choose your service
Browse every specialist shipping option below and open the page that matches your shipment.
- Fine ArtFine art shipping for galleries, collectors, dealers, artists, exhibitions, framed artwork, collections, crates, A-frames, customs, worldwide delivery, and protection.
- AntiquesAntiques shipping for antique dealers, auction houses, museums, collectors, furniture, china, glassware, collectables, custom crates, export packing, customs, and protection.
- BikesBike shipping services for bicycles, high-value bikes, e-bikes where permitted, cycling equipment, wooden crates, collection, packing, tracking, UK delivery, and international bike transport.
- MotorbikesMotorbike shipping services for motorcycles, scooters, motorbike parts, wooden crates, collection, packing, tracking, UK delivery, international transport, and protection.
- BooksBook shipping services for rare books, antique books, limited editions, modern collections, gifts, waterproof wrapping, cushioning, UK delivery, international shipping, and protection.
- FoodFood shipping services for edible gifts, non-perishable food parcels, sealed packaging, ingredient labelling, customs checks, restricted items, permits, international delivery, and protection.
- Fragile ParcelsFragile parcel delivery for delicate, awkward, valuable, breakable, and high-risk goods with bespoke packing, cushioning, sealing, labelling, courier delivery, and protection.
- IT & ElectronicsIT and electronics shipping for computers, servers, laptops, monitors, precision equipment, lithium battery devices, medical equipment, lab equipment, export packing, customs, and protection.
- Lithium BatteriesLithium battery shipping guidance for eligible equipment containing lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries, safety data sheets, dangerous goods checks, packaging, labelling, and international delivery.
- PCs, Laptops & MonitorsPC, laptop, and monitor shipping for private customers and businesses with custom packing, lithium battery guidance, customs paperwork, signature delivery, and protection.
- Servers & SwitchesServer and switch shipping for data centre moves, single units, full suites, onsite assessments, export packing, aerated foam cushioning, customs, air freight, sea freight, and protection.
- Large & Heavy ParcelsLarge and heavy parcel delivery for oversized items, furniture, sports equipment, musical instruments, awkward parcels, collection, packing, tracking, land, sea, air, and protection.
- Medical & Lab EquipmentMedical and laboratory equipment shipping for fragile instruments, diagnostic devices, supplies, secure packing, labelling, customs guidance, international delivery, and protection.
- Musical InstrumentsMusical instrument shipping for guitars, pianos, brass, percussion, stringed instruments, fragile instruments, custom crates, bespoke packing, tracking, air, land, sea, and protection.
- Sports EquipmentSports equipment shipping for gym equipment, bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, golf clubs, surfboards, weights, fragile parts, custom packing, tracking, and protection.
- Furniture ShippingFurniture shipping for sofas, chairs, tables, wardrobes, antiques, heirlooms, flat-pack furniture, office fit-outs, custom crates, customs paperwork, tracking, and protection.
Questions & answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What goods can be sent with specialist shipping?
Specialist shipping can support fragile, awkward, valuable, large, fine art, antiques, IT equipment, electronics, medical equipment, laboratory equipment, and musical instruments, subject to restrictions and service availability.
Can specialist goods be packed for safe shipping?
Yes. Professional packing, custom cartons, crates, cushioning, and protective materials can be arranged for suitable specialist items.
Can specialist shipments go internationally?
Yes. Specialist shipments can be planned for many international destinations, with customs documentation guidance where required.
Can IT equipment and servers be moved?
IT equipment, servers, switches, and precision electronics can be assessed for packing, handling, and transport requirements before shipment.
Is loss or damage protection available?
Loss or damage protection can be arranged for eligible specialist shipments, normally where goods are professionally packed and shipped through the agreed service.