On-Board Courier (Hand Carry)
Immediate Hand-Carry Delivery Worldwide
When speed and control are critical, our on-board courier service ensures your shipment travels on the next available flight, accompanied by a dedicated courier from collection through to final delivery.
From urgent components and sensitive documents to high-value cargo, we provide direct, secure hand-carry delivery worldwide, 24/7.
Immediate Departure | Hand-Carry Delivery | Global Coverage | 24/7 Response
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What is an On-Board Courier Service?
An on-board courier (OBC), also known as hand carry, is a time-critical service where a dedicated courier personally accompanies a shipment on a commercial flight.
This service is used for small, urgent or high-value shipments that require:
- Immediate departure on the next available flight
- Continuous supervision from collection to delivery
- Direct, hand-carried transport with no handling delays
Unlike standard freight, on-board courier services eliminate delays caused by handling, transfers or consolidation, keeping the shipment under direct control from collection through to final delivery.
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Why Choose Qube Cargo for On-Board Courier
Immediate Response & Flight Booking
We identify the fastest available flight and deploy a courier without delay.
End-to-End Supervision
Your shipment is accompanied from collection through to final delivery, ensuring full control throughout.
Global Hand-Carry Network
Access to international flight routes and experienced couriers worldwide.
Secure & Controlled Delivery
Direct handling for sensitive, high-value or confidential shipments.
24/7 Availability
We respond immediately to urgent delivery requirements, day or night.
On-Board Courier Services We Provide
We provide on-board courier solutions for urgent shipments requiring immediate departure, direct handling and full control throughout transit.
- International Hand-Carry Delivery
Global delivery using commercial flights, with a dedicated courier accompanying the shipment from collection to final delivery.
- Next Flight Out (NFO)
Immediate departure on the next available flight to minimise transit time and avoid delays.
- Airport-to-Airport & Door-to-Door
Flexible delivery options tailored to urgency, routing and final destination requirements.
- Secure & High-Value Transport
Direct handling for sensitive documents, critical components and high-value shipments requiring continuous supervision.
When to Use an On-Board Courier
On-board courier services are used when shipments cannot be delayed and must remain under direct control throughout transit.
Common use cases include:
- Urgent parts and components
- Aircraft on Ground (AOG) requirements
- Critical documents and contracts
- High-value or sensitive shipments
- Time-sensitive medical deliveries
Groupage
Next Day
Hazardous
Drop Shipping
Freight Insurance
Customs Clearance
Rail Freight
Container Haulage
eCommerce
UK, European & Global Coverage
We deliver on-board courier services worldwide, supporting urgent shipments across:
- UK nationwide collections and deliveries
- European and international flight routes
- Major global airport networks
- Time-sensitive and remote destinations
We deliver rapid response and reliable hand-carry solutions regardless of location.
Case Example – On-Board Courier Delivery
A client required urgent delivery of critical components to prevent operational disruption.
Qube Cargo arranged an on-board courier on the next available flight, ensuring immediate collection, direct hand-carry and delivery to site without delay.
The shipment was delivered within the required timeframe, maintaining operational continuity.