SIST EN 16648:2015

Conservation of cultural heritage - Transport methods

This European Standard defines principles to be considered when transporting movable cultural heritage in accordance with EN 15946.

Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Transportmethoden

Die vorliegende Europäische Norm legt Grundsätze fest, die beim Transport von Objekten zu beachten sind.
Sie sollte in Übereinstimmung mit EN 15946 „Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes — Verpackungsverfahren für den Transport“ verwendet werden.

Conservation du patrimoine culturel - Méthodes de transport

La présente Norme européenne définit les principes à prendre en compte lors du transport du patrimoine culturel mobilier conformément à l'EN 15946.

Ohranjanje kulturne dediščine - Načini prevoza

Ta evropski standard določa načela, ki jih je treba upoštevati pri prevozu predmetov.
Uporablja naj se v skladu s standardom EN 15946 »Ohranjanje kulturne dediščine - Postopki pakiranja za transport«.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 07-Sep-2015
• ICS: 55.180.01 - Freight distribution of goods in general
• ICS: 97.195 - Items of art and handicrafts. Cultural property and heritage
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 27-Aug-2015
• Due Date: 01-Nov-2015
• Completion Date: 08-Sep-2015
• Ref Project: EN 16648:2015 - Conservation of cultural heritage - Transport methods

Overview

EN 16648:2015 - Conservation of cultural heritage - Transport methods (CEN) defines principles and requirements for the safe, secure and legally compliant transport of movable cultural heritage. It is intended for all parties involved in object mobility - owners/custodians, commissioners, transport agents, couriers, conservators and insurers - and is to be used alongside EN 15946 (packing principles). The standard frames a step‑by‑step approach from risk assessment and planning through to transport modes, documentation and warehousing for objects in transit.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and purpose: Principles for transporting movable cultural heritage in accordance with EN 15946.
• Risk assessment: Transport planning must begin with a risk assessment addressing object vulnerability, moving risks and route considerations.
• Qualifications of transport agents: Agents shall demonstrate solvency, resources, specialist knowledge, training and capacity to provide specialist museum/object logistics.
• Roles and responsibilities: Clear definition and written agreement of responsibilities for owner/custodian, consignor, commissioner, transport agent and consignee.
• Insurance / indemnity: Cover must be in place before handling; insurer may require transport details and dates.
• Contracting and documentation: Written contracts, packing lists, condition reports, customs and legal permits (e.g., CITES when relevant), courier files and load plans are required.
• Transport planning: Route, vehicle selection, loading plans, transshipment and scheduled stops must be planned in advance. Sustainability is noted as a consideration.
• Mode‑specific guidance: Principles cover transport by road, air, rail and sea, with attention to vehicle features, handling and environmental control.
• Secure storage: Requirements and recommendations for secure buildings/warehouses for objects in transit (see Annex C).
• Courier role and communications: Annex A and B describe courier responsibilities and the information transport agents need to provide accurate estimates and safe handling.

Practical applications - who uses EN 16648:2015

• Museums, galleries and cultural institutions organizing loans and exhibitions.
• Conservators and collection managers planning object movement and condition reporting.
• Specialist transport agents and museum logistics providers designing handling, packing and vehicle solutions.
• Couriers responsible for accompanied shipments and chain‑of‑custody.
• Insurers, customs brokers and legal advisers involved in cross‑border movement of cultural property.
  Use cases include domestic and international transfers, exhibition loans, conservation lab shipments, and consolidated or exclusive transport of artifacts.

Related standards and references

• EN 15946:2011 - Packing principles for transport (normative reference).
• EN 15898:2011 - Main general terms and definitions for conservation of cultural property.
• International regulations and permits (e.g., CITES) are referenced where applicable.

Keywords: EN 16648:2015, conservation of cultural heritage, transport methods, artifact transport, museum logistics, packing, risk assessment, courier, EN 15946.

Standards Content (Sample)

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EN 16648
August 2015 ICS 55.180.99; 97.195 English Version
Conservation of cultural heritage - Transport methods
Conservation du patrimoine culturel - Méthodes de transport
Erhaltung des kulturellen Erbes - Transportmethoden This European Standard was approved by CEN on 10 July 2015.
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European foreword .3 Introduction .4 1 Scope .5 2 Normative references .5 3 Terms and definitions .5 4 Symbols and abbreviations .6 5 General principles.7 6 Before transport .7 6.1 Risk assessment .7 6.2 Qualifications of the transport agent .8 6.3 Requirements of the owner/custodian .8 6.4 Transport planning and coordination .8 6.5 Insurance / indemnity cover .8 6.6 Drafting of a contract .8 6.7 Content of the transport file and the couriering file .9 7 Transport methods and environment .9 7.1 Choice of the mode of transport .9 7.2 Preparation for the transport . 10 7.3 By road . 10 7.4 By air . 12 7.5 By rail . 13 7.6 By sea . 13 8 Warehouse for objects in transit . 14 Annex A (informative)
Role of the courier . 15 Annex B (informative)
Information to be communicated to the transport agent . 17 Annex C (informative)
Specifications of a secure building/warehouse for objects in transit . 19 Bibliography . 21
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