Accreditations and Accolades

Gander & White Shipping is one of the founding members of ICEFAT. ICEFAT is dedicated to promoting the highest standards of professionalism in the field of museum and gallery shipping. We strive to foster effective communication and understanding between our members and our clients by providing an information network which allows for competitive alternatives in the area of art transportation.

Gander & White Shipping is a Certified Member of AXA Art. All of Gander & White’s world-leading facilities have been inspected by AXA Art surveyors and have met the strict criteria for approval by AXA Art’s Global Risk Assessment Platform (GRASP), adding it to the exclusive list of AXA Art’s Approved ‘Fine Art Storage Warehouses’, all of which meet the highest operating standards and security.

Gander & White Shipping is a Certified member of IATA. IATA ensures that people and goods can move around the global airline network as easily as if they were on a single airline in a single country. In addition, it provides essential professional support to all industry stakeholders with a wide range of products and expert services.

Gander & White are one of the founding benefactors of ARCS. The Mission of ARCS is to represent and promote Registrars and Collections Specialists, nationally and internationally, to educate them in the professional best practices of registration and collections care, and to facilitate communication and networking.

Gander & White Shipping is a Certified Chubb Group member. The member insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies earn the highest rating for financial strength from A.M. Best Company. Three of our members are among the few insurers that have achieved A.M. Best’s highest rating for more than 75 years.

Gander & White Shipping is a Certified Cargo Screening Facility (C.C.S.F.) approved by the Transport Security Administration (TSA) since 2009. The program allows Gander & White to screen all ‘known’ shipments, avoiding any potential obstacles and risks associated with the screening being carried out at the airport by airline staff.

Gander & White is a proud member of The Museums Association, the biggest network of museum professionals in the UK allowing their members to develop more links with the museum sector, promote to a targeted audience and achieve their business goals. It has 7,000 members, 40,000 contacts and represents 3,000 institutions.

Gander & White is a proud member of International Interior Design Association industry partner.

Gander & White is proud to hold a Royal Warrant for the Fine Art Services. A Royal Warrant of Appointment is granted as a mark of recognition to companies who have regularly supplied goods or services to the Royal Household.

Gander & White are three years Planet Mark certified across the group. This demonstrates our commitment to putting sustainable practices at the heart of what we do.

Gander & White are proud to be active members of the GCC across the group. Active Membership is awarded to GCC members who can demonstrate that their organisation has implemented environmental sustainability best practice in line with GCC guidance, via three simple criteria: Completed a CO2e report or audit for a 12 month period* Established and maintained a Green Team. Published an environmental responsibility statement.