On Board Courier (OBC) service: what is it and what are its advantages?

In the era of e-commerce and ever shorter delivery promises, the On Board Courier service has grown dramatically.

On Board Courier, OBC, accompanied air transport, onboard courier, Hand Carry, Hand Courier… these are all terms that refer to the same thing and that you often hear when it comes to urgent shipments. But what do they mean?

What is an On Board Courier (OBC)?

An On Board Courier is a courier who personally accompanies particularly urgent shipments, bringing them with them on a scheduled flight. Once it arrives at its destination, they personally take care of delivering the goods to the recipient, making sure to take them to their destination quickly and safely without intermediate steps.

Shipments made with the “onboard courier”, in fact, tend to be small and easily fit in hand luggage. However, should a package be larger it can still be transported.

What goods can be sent with an On Board Courier?

Usually these are particularly urgent shipments that need to be delivered as soon as possible: spare parts to keep an assembly system running, documents, medicines or medical technology, as well as a garment for a fashion show.

Using the global networks utilised by airlines, critical shipments are delivered quickly, virtually door-to-door.

Who is the person in charge of OBC shipments?

The On Board Courier (OBC) is made by a person who takes a commercial flight to personally carry the goods from one point to another. They are a specialised and qualified person who:

• has the necessary language skills
• has experience in dealing with customs matters within airports
• is reliable and able to deliver the shipment safely
• is able to solve any problem between the collection of the goods and the final destination

What are the advantages of the On Board Courier with Aldieri?

At Aldieri, every hand carry courier who carries out the On Board Courier service undergoes rigorous training to know how to best manage shipments and how to deal with any type of case.

We take care of finding the optimal combination of flights so that the courier can bring the shipment to its destination safely and in a very short time (hours). In addition, all our OBC shipments can be tracked at any time.

Those who need the On Board Courier service are always in a hurry to deliver the shipment. This is why, at Aldieri, this service — which has global coverage — is available every day, 24 hours a day, and we are able to take action with very little notice.

Are you interested in the On Board Courier service? Contact us and we will find the fastest, safest and most suitable solution for your needs!