Logistics emergencies
Handcarry & On Board Courier — urgent international transport
A critical part is halting your production. A document must be hand-delivered before a signature. A sample must reach Tokyo tomorrow morning. TRANSAROK arranges international handcarry and on board courier missions, 24/7.
What is handcarry / On Board Courier?
Handcarry (or “on board courier”, OBC) means entrusting a shipment to a courier who flies with the goods end to end and hand-delivers them. It is the fastest way to cover long distances in an absolute emergency: a spare part for a stopped line (AOG), a medical sample, a legal document, a prototype. The OBC never lets the shipment out of sight until delivery.
Use cases
When handcarry makes the difference
- Production line down: a spare part to deliver urgently.
- Original document required before closing a deal.
- Sample for homologation or an international client test.
- Medical or pharmaceutical material in absolute emergency.
We handle
What TRANSAROK takes care of
- Identifying the first available flight from the nearest airport.
- Mobilising a courier available immediately.
- Customs coordination where needed.
- Hand delivery to sender and recipient.
- Real-time delivery confirmation.
Our role as independent advisor
Handcarry is powerful but costly — not always the best answer. TRANSAROK assesses with you whether it truly fits (vs. express freight, dedicated charter), the right sizing of the service, the specialist providers to engage, and the documents needed to avoid a last-minute customs block.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions — Handcarry & OBC
What is the minimum lead time to organise a handcarry?
In major world cities we can organise a mission within hours. The incompressible delay is the first available flight.
What goods can be carried by handcarry?
DGR-classified dangerous goods are not eligible for cabin handcarry. For all other shipments we assess feasibility case by case.
How much does a handcarry cost?
Higher than standard express freight, but often lower than the cost of one hour of stopped production. Contact us for a quick estimate.
Do you operate on weekends and holidays?
Yes. Emergencies have no schedule. Our service is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
How do I trigger an urgent mission?
Call us directly or send a message via the contact form with the subject “HANDCARRY EMERGENCY”. We reply within the hour.
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TRANSAROK is a consulting, training and audit firm. We are not a freight forwarder and do not sell transport.