Frieze and ROKBOX announce joint initiative to reduce costs and carbon for art fairs

October 2026, London

ROKBOX LOOP are pleased to announce a new collaboration that will help galleries reduce the cost and carbon emissions associated with art shipping for Frieze art fairs.

Art fairs are becoming more important to galleries, and more expensive. The 2026 Art Market Report found that fairs accounted for 35% of gallery turnover in 2025, up from 31% in 2024. At the same time, fine art shipping costs have increased by 10%. (source)

Thanks to the new collaboration, galleries can access a substantial discount on ROKBOX LOOP crate rentals, along with lower insurance.

Through award-winning design, innovative materials engineering ROKBOX LOOP crates reduce waste and carbon emissions of each fine art shipment by 85% on average (source), whilst giving galleries and collectors a safer, more flexible alternative for transporting work between fairs, walls storage. 

The ROKBOX LOOP network enables anyone to access reusable crates for on-way journeys and is available in 13 locations over 3 continents (London, Paris, Cologne, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Miami, LA) with partner shippers Haas & Company, Gander & White, Dietl, Helu-Trans, Regency and Harsch. 

David Brow, Technical Production Director at Frieze says: “Art fairs are an essential part of the art market, but we know that exhibiting internationally comes at a cost. Working with ROKBOX LOOP gives our exhibitors another practical way to reduce those costs, while also addressing the carbon impact of art transport.”

Armando Haas, CEO Haas & Company says: “ROKBOX LOOP contributes notably to save costs and natural resources – congratulations to both ROKBOX and Frieze for this meaningful collaboration. As a founding shipper and UAE-based hub operator of ROKBOX LOOP it is exciting to see how ROKBOX LOOP gains market acceptance, especially for post-fair one-way shipments.”

Andrew Stramentov, CEO ROKBOX says: “Frieze are excellent collaborators and believe, like us, that we must look for new ways to solve old problems. Art fairs can be bloody expensive and carbon intensive but they’re the lifeblood of the art market. Simply by changing the type of crate used a gallery can cut the emissions of a shipment by 85%, whilst saving money through the LOOP shipper network. We’re excited to see the impact of this initiative grow.” 

Fritz Dietl, CEO Dietl says:  “The industry is at an inflection point where the choices we make now will have an impact on how ready we are for the sustainability regulations and requirements coming in the near future. Our investment in and commitment to using RokBox is an important part of our strategy.”

Ida Ng, CEO Helu-Trans says: “For true sustainability to work in the art industry, there must be collaboration across the entire ecosystem. The LOOP x Frieze initiative is a strong example of what can be achieved when art fairs, galleries, and logistics partners come together with a shared commitment to reducing waste and creating more sustainable ways of moving art around the world. Helu-Trans is proud to be part of the ROKBOX LOOP network and to contribute to a more connected and responsible future for our industry.”

Zak Warboys, CEO Regency Shipping Ltd says: “Regency is proud to be part of ROKBOX LOOP and to work alongside others in the industry to support a more sustainable and responsible future for art logistics.”

Oliver Howell, Managing Director, Gander & White says: “Our partnership with ROKBOX LOOP represents a key part of our Sustainability strategy. Making use of the circular economy, the LOOP network offers galleries a seamless way of reducing their emissions with quantifiable actions. With a packed Autumn art fair season, galleries can integrate sustainable practices in a smooth and simple manner. 

About ROKBOX LOOP

ROKBOX LOOP is redefining fine art shipping with a global network of rentable, reusable, cost-effective art crates. It eliminates unnecessary costs, risk, waste and pollution (by 85% on average and up to 95%); safeguarding art, budgets and the planet. 

ROKBOX LOOP is a collaboration between ROKBOX and forward thinking shippers – Haas & Company, Gander & White, Dietl, Helu-Trans, Harsch, Regency. It is approved by climate scientists, AXA XL and the GCC.

• ROKBOXs are the lightest cases on the market, yet maintain superior protection.
• ROKBOXs are made using tough, durable, repairable and recyclable materials.
• ROKBOX crates can be used hundreds of times and owned outright or rented via the global ROKBOX LOOP network.
• ROKBOX is used and trusted by museums, auction houses, galleries, governments, artists and collectors.

Press enquries: Claudia@rok-box.com