Freight Solutions for Luxury Goods
Secure, discreet freight for high-value luxury products. Vault handling at major airports, all-risk insurance coordination, CITES documentation, and declared value always at full replacement cost.
Luxury goods freight is defined by two requirements above all others: security and accuracy. A luxury watch or a fine leather bag is worth more than it weighs by a very large margin. It is a target for theft at every stage of the freight process. And it must arrive exactly as it left: undamaged, in the original packaging, with every element of its presentation intact. Standard cargo handling is not appropriate for goods of this nature. GoodFreight handles freight for luxury goods with the security protocols, insurance coordination, and discretion that high-value products require.
We arrange secure air freight for luxury watches and high-value accessories, and sea freight for leather goods including exotic leather requiring CITES documentation. We coordinate all-risk cargo insurance at declared full replacement value, select carriers with vault-level security handling, and manage the documentation requirements for luxury goods moving between major markets. For temporary movements including exhibitions, trade fairs, and auction previews, we advise on ATA Carnet arrangements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you ensure security for luxury goods shipments?
We select carriers with dedicated high-value cargo facilities that have vault storage, restricted access, CCTV, and specialist security personnel. Ground transport for high-value cargo uses vehicles with GPS tracking and drivers trained in secure delivery procedures. We minimise the number of handling stages in the routing to reduce exposure time. We specify packaging and labelling that does not advertise the contents. For the highest-value shipments, we recommend all-risk cargo insurance and can coordinate this as part of the booking.
What is an ATA Carnet and when should I use it for luxury goods?
An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows goods to be temporarily imported into a country for exhibition, trade fair, auction, or similar purposes without paying import duties and taxes. For luxury watches being sent to an international watch fair, or leather goods travelling to an auction preview, an ATA Carnet avoids paying permanent import duty in the destination country on goods that will be returning. The carnet must be issued before the goods depart and must correctly list all items. We advise on ATA Carnet requirements for temporary luxury goods movements.
What insurance do I need for luxury goods freight?
Standard freight liability under international conventions is based on weight, not value, and is far below the value of luxury goods. You need all-risk cargo insurance at the full declared replacement value. For watches, bags, and accessories above a certain value, insurers may impose specific security requirements on the routing and handling. Identify your required coverage level at quote stage and we will confirm what is needed and whether we can coordinate insurance as part of the booking.
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