Onboard courier service and logistical emergency
In any industry, when a logistical emergency occurs it needs to be addressed with absolute reliability and maximum speed. Using an Onboard Courier (OBC) is the fastest and most reliable method to ship your goods to any part of the world. Products ranging from small thumb drives to multiple boxes of electronic parts can be shipped using Onboard Courier services. Here we will do a quick round-up on how the OBC service works.
This starts from the pick-up point where the courier meets the shipper and collects the goods that have been carefully packed by the shipper. The courier carefully examines the package(s) and compares them to the commercial invoice required for entry to international airports. If possible, the courier will carry the package onto the plane with them. In most cases, the packages are going into the cargo hold, so the packing will be enhanced to ensure a safe journey.
Whether the courier is moving one small box or a truck load of boxes, the courier should arrive at the airport hours before the flight check-in. The airlines will weigh in and tag all packages and if the weights or baggage allowances are more than allowed, the necessary fees will be paid. Sometimes this process can be timely, thus the reason for arriving early.
Sometimes a special inspection from TSA occurs because the goods are high value, they see something unfamiliar on the X-rays, or just randomly. It doesn’t matter if the goods are being carried with the courier or going into the luggage area; the packages must go through all the security checkpoints.
Upon arrival at the destination airport, the courier picks up the goods from the baggage carousel and transports them to the delivery location using local taxis, ride services, or in some cases they will rent a car. GPS makes this much easier to locate the delivery address. Meanwhile, throughout this process, the shipper and the receiver are kept informed about the status of the delivery.
Once the courier reaches the delivery destination and goods are signed for on a Proof of Delivery (POD), along with photos of the package in the hands of the recipient and a copy of the POD. Then the shipper is informed immediately that the Mission is a Success! All these documents and photographs are then sent out to the shipper. Now the courier is free to go back home or in most cases after a long transcontinental journey, a night in a hotel. These long journeys can really take a toll on one’s body. All the necessary expenses are paid by the Courier company until the final invoice.
OBC use cases
Onboard Courier service is the fastest way to ship your goods to any destination around the globe. This service is the most reliable way to transport your goods on the next flight available. More and more industries are finding a need for OBC services as their products are in more demand in a timely basis. There is no faster method to get parts onsite any faster. Below are some of the industries which use OBC as their preferred courier service for all time-critical shipments. Many other industries are finding this need in this new demanding global marketplace.
- Large and small parts for the automotive industry
- Aviation industry parts, especially for AOG
- Fashion and textile items
- Legal or any other official documents
- IT infrastructure parts at remote international and domestic locations
- Satellite parts for stations with an outage in a global outpost
Benefits of AGOL Onboard Courier Service (OBC)
- Live proactive tracking and monitoring as your goods are personally escorted
- Flexibility as we offer OBC service to more than 120 destinations around the globe
- We are available 24/7/365 to handle all your Time Critical shipments
- Our OBC’s are well trained and experienced in shepherding your goods on time
- We have the fastest turnaround time and provide the best value
- We have customs agent around the globe to create safe passage for your products
Reliability, speed, and safety are key features of AGOL OBC service. We at AGOL never compromise on any of these. We spend more time and effort in selecting and training our flight couriers. With all necessary permits and hands-on travel and language expertise, our services are undisputed in the market.
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