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On-board couriers (OBCs) help transport high-value shipments around the world when factors like speed, security, and chain of custody are all of great importance. In this post, we look at when and why it makes sense to enlist an experienced OBC service provider.

On-board couriers (OBCs) travel with your luxury shipment to ensure ultimate speed of delivery, chain of custody and peace of mind. Let’s go over what the OBC service process looks like and how these dedicated logistics specialists work to get the job done.

Whether you’re shipping something domestically or internationally, there are two things that will impact your final shipping costs: fuel surcharge and chargeable weight. It’s important to determine these costs ahead of time so you can incorporate their value into your shipping plan and budget. Let’s go over how to calculate both.

Calculating fuel surcharge and chargeable weight is essential when shipping items across the country or globe because they both directly impact the overall cost of the shipping process. There are formulas for calculating both of these costs, which are both key aspects of a transport budget. In this post, we’re going to show you how to calculate each one (you can also use our calculator for help!).

Have you heard of the ATA Carnet? This “passport of goods” can be crucial in importing and exporting goods internationally. But what is it and why would you need one? In this post, we answer the most frequently asked questions about this unique document.

No matter the purpose, shipping items internationally is highly complex.

Wondering if you should use a premium logistics company for your high-value shipment? Here are five of the biggest reasons you absolutely should. 

Shipping high-value items can be stressful and daunting. With shipping regulations, security protocols and tight deadlines, it’s difficult to get the job done yourself. And relying on a standard shipping carrier just won’t work, as they don’t offer the necessary services to complete a high-value shipment.