Case: On Board Courier – DG Valve Delivery to Larnaca (LCA)

Booking Details

Client: MRO in UK
Shipment: Dangerous Goods (Valve)
Origin: South UK
Destination: Larnaca Airport (LCA), Cyprus
Service: On Board Courier (OBC) – Time Critical

The Challenge

The shipment was classified as dangerous goods (DG), which means most on-board couriers would refuse it. Time was critical, as this valve was urgently needed by one of our major clients in Cyprus. Handling DG shipments requires specialist knowledge, strict adherence to regulations, and careful planning to ensure safety and compliance.

How we tracked it

DG Expertise: Scott and the team are highly trained in Dangerous Goods regulations. They assessed the shipment and confirmed it could safely travel in hand luggage, meeting all classification and restriction requirements.
Time-Critical Handling: Unlike outsourced OBC services, our in-house couriers can handle customs formalities themselves, ensuring a seamless door-to-door service.
Part Always Within Reach: From collection to delivery, the part remained under direct supervision, never checked into cargo, and always within hand reach.
Economy Travel, Maximum Efficiency: We focus on the shipment, not travel comfort—Scott flew economy, ensuring cost-effectiveness while maintaining full control over the cargo.

Execution

Rapid Collection: Our driver arrived at Avtrade just 5 minutes after the go-ahead, collecting the valve and delivering it directly to Scott.
Direct Air Transport: Scott boarded the plane immediately, carrying the shipment safely in hand luggage.
Seamless Delivery: Upon arrival at Larnaca, the part was immediately handed to the client, with full compliance, tracking, and minimal handling.

The driver covered the collection point to Heathrow in just 45 minutes, demonstrating precision and speed.

Results

Time-critical delivery achieved without delay
Complete DG compliance ensured throughout
End-to-end control with no third-party handovers
Cost-effective, smooth, professional service