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Nationwide Courier Service offers art couriering: Your artwork is our speciality

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Nationwide Courier Service offers art couriering: Your artwork is our speciality

Here at Nationwide Courier Service, we provide the much-needed service of art couriering for galleries and artists in Nottingham and throughout the East Midlands. Not only do we have the best drivers but our vehicles have the right insurance to ensure that your masterpiece, however big, small or delicate gets from A to B in perfect condition.

Being the only courier service in the East Midlands that specialises in art transportation has its advantages. For you, the artist or gallery curator it means you no longer have to rely on expensive couriers who are usually based in London. Our drivers are experienced in handling some of the most obscure and fragile pieces of art, so your valuable work is in good hands!

We work closely with Nottingham Trent University and we were responsible for the safe transportation and delivery of nearly all the artwork for their recent exhibitions celebrating 170 years of art and design at the university.

As you can imagine, the past 170 years at NTU have generated quite a few paintings, sculptures and installations so for the weeks leading up to the exhibitions we were regulars at the Bonington Gallery in Nottingham city centre. We covered all aspects of their art transportation, from local pick-ups to long-distance and multi-faceted deliveries and more often than not, very fragile and highly valuable artworks and artefacts.

Geoff Litherland, the manager of Bonington Gallery, said: “Nationwide Courier Service has provided us with an excellent service over the past year. Their prompt and courteous driver treat the transportation of valuable artworks as if their lives depended on them!

Steven is one of those drivers! He is very proud to be the only same day courier not to cause damage to a particularly delicate piece of work by Sarah Turner. Sarah Turner created a large eco-friendly piece made up of recycled bottles which have been exhibited all over the country. Unfortunately, she was dissatisfied with the courier service she was getting elsewhere because she would have to go along to each gallery to repair the damage caused to her sculpture during transportation.

“I was nervous about taking this piece because I was determined to be the first driver that hadn’t broken this piece of art. I’ve had some weird stuff in the back of my van over the years so I know how to handle peculiar pieces of artwork. Sarah turner was really impressed and I think a little bit shocked when, for the first time ever, her masterpiece arrived in one piece. Sarah Turner only uses us now to transport her collection.

We are highly recommended by the Bonington Gallery and leading artists in the East Midlands and further afield. Think about us for the next time you have a piece of art you need to get from Paris to the Peak District because Nationwide Courier Service is on hand.

We offer our same day courier services across the UK including; Nottingham, Birmingham, Leicester and many more. Give us a call today on 0115 9865276 for a free quote!

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How an Urgent Same Day Courier Can Help a Shopfitting Company Deliver Seamless Retail Re-Fits Before Christmas 2024

How We Helped a Shopfitting Company Deliver Seamless Retail Re-Fits Before Christmas 2024

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The run up to Christmas isn’t just busy for retailers—it’s crunch time for shopfitting companies too. But how can an urgent same day courier help? As stores prepare to dazzle shoppers with festive displays, shopfitters work tirelessly to revamp spaces, upgrade fixtures, and create the perfect shopping environment. We recently partnered with a leading shopfitting company, providing them with an urgent same day courier service that ensured their projects ran smoothly during this critical period.

 

Here’s how we supported their mission to transform retail spaces in time for the holiday shopping season.

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  1. The Client’s Challenge: Fast-Paced Deadlines and Unforeseen Logistics Hurdles
  2. Our Solution: Flexible Same Day Logistics Tailored to Shopfitting Needs
  3. Results: Projects Completed On Time and Stress-Free
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The Client’s Challenge: Fast-Paced Deadlines and Unforeseen Logistics Hurdles

Shopfitting projects in the lead-up to Christmas are high-pressure operations. Retailers need their spaces ready on time to capitalise on the holiday rush, leaving little room for delays. Our shopfitting client faced several challenges:

  • Tight Deadlines: Each re-fit project had to be completed within strict timeframes to avoid disrupting store operations.
  • Complex Supply Chains: Coordinating deliveries of fixtures, fittings, and materials to multiple locations was a logistical challenge, especially with last-minute changes and unforeseen delays.
  • Time Critical Deliveries: From bespoke shelving to signage, materials often needed to be delivered within hours to prevent project delays.

With a packed schedule and so much at stake, they turned to us for reliable, fast, and flexible urgent same day courier support.

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Our Solution: Flexible Same Day Logistics Tailored to Shopfitting Needs

We stepped in as a logistics partner, providing customised solutions to meet the unique demands of the shopfitting industry

1. Rapid Delivery of Fixtures and Materials

Our same day courier services ensured that essential items—from small hardware pieces to bulky furniture—arrived at retail locations exactly when needed. By coordinating with suppliers and the client’s project managers, we minimized waiting times and kept each re-fit on schedule.

2. Multi-Site Coordination

The shopfitting company was working on multiple retail spaces across the region. We organized efficient delivery routes to ensure that materials reached each site promptly, even on the busiest days. Our ability to adapt to changing priorities helped the client respond to last-minute requests without missing a beat.

3. Real-Time Communication

With real-time updates and a dedicated team on call, we provided the transparency and responsiveness the client needed to stay in control of their projects. This included tracking deliveries, rerouting in response to changing timelines, and managing urgent requests with precision.

4. Special Handling for Delicate Items

Many shopfitting materials, such as custom glass panels, lighting fixtures, and decorative pieces, required extra care during transport. Our experienced drivers ensured that every item was handled with the utmost care and delivered in perfect condition.

Results: Projects Completed On Time and Stress-Free

Thanks to our tailored logistics support, the shopfitting company achieved seamless project execution across all locations. Key outcomes included:

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  • On-Time Re-Fits: With our reliable same day delivery, all projects were completed within their scheduled timeframes, enabling stores to open their doors to festive shoppers without delay.
  • Reduced Downtime: By eliminating delivery bottlenecks, we minimised downtime for the client’s installation teams, allowing them to work more efficiently.
  • Enhanced Client Satisfaction: The retail stores appreciated the smooth, timely completion of their re-fits, strengthening the shopfitting company’s reputation as a reliable partner.
  • Improved Flexibility: Our ability to respond to last minute changes allowed the client to adapt to unforeseen challenges without compromising their tight schedules.

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