skids or no skids, truck or plane

["Ashley McGrew" <AMcGrew@getty.edu>]

Hi everyone,

I am posting this for another individual.

Questions: 

Are objects better protected traveling in crates with skids or without?

Can you share any crating guidelines (not to be distributed) that specify the use of skids or lack there of?

Just for context - this person works for a museum that has always specified the use of skids on crates and is now considering leaving them off due to height considerations.


Another question concerns modes of transit.

When sending a standard painting which would you consider the safest option - Sending the painting by truck with an Art Services Provider (air-ride, climate control, trained handlers) along with a courier, or sending the same painting air freight with a courier?

I know everyone is really busy but any response would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,

Ashley