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Onboard Courier: The Ultimate Solution for Time-Sensitive Shipments
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the need for rapid and secure delivery of urgent shipments has never been greater. At Mercury, we recognize the critical importance of getting your time-sensitive packages to their destination without delay. Onboard courier services provide a unique logistics solution that ensures your shipment is accompanied by a dedicated courier, offering unparalleled speed and security.
What is Onboard Courier?
Onboard courier (OBC) services are designed for shipments that require immediate attention and cannot afford to be delayed. With OBC, your package is personally accompanied by a courier on the next available flight, ensuring that it reaches its destination as quickly as possible. This service is particularly beneficial for high-value items, sensitive medical supplies, or critical documents that demand extra care.
To send your package on the next available flight, you need to be a known shipper. This means that the TSA has verified you and authorized you to send packages on passenger planes. To become a known shipper, you can apply through an air carrier or an indirect air carrier that is part of the TSA's Known Shipper Management System.
How Onboard Courier Works
- Pickup: A designated courier arrives at your location to collect the shipment.
- Flight Accompaniment: The courier travels with the package on a commercial flight, ensuring it is monitored throughout the journey.
- Customs Clearance: The courier can expedite customs processes, minimizing delays upon arrival.
- Direct Delivery: Upon landing, the courier delivers the shipment directly to the recipient, following any special instructions you provide.
Our Onboard Courier Services
At Mercury, our dedicated team manages every aspect of the onboard courier process, from pickup to final delivery. We work with a global network of airlines to ensure that your shipment is prioritized and handled with the utmost care. Our onboard courier services are ideal for a variety of items, including:
- Medical Supplies: Life-saving medications and equipment that require immediate delivery.
- Legal Documents: Important papers that need to be signed and returned without delay.
- High-Value Goods: Luxury items or sensitive materials that require secure transport.
Benefits of Onboard Courier Services
✅ Rapid Delivery: Your shipment is guaranteed to travel with a courier on the next available flight, ensuring prompt arrival.
✅ Enhanced Security: With a dedicated courier accompanying your package, the risk of loss or damage is significantly reduced.
✅ Real-Time Tracking: Many onboard courier services offer tracking capabilities, allowing you to monitor your shipment’s progress in real time.
✅ Flexible Solutions: Onboard couriers can adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring that your shipment arrives on time, regardless of unexpected delays.
Get Ahead with Mercury's Onboard Courier Solutions
Mercury provides onboard courier services that offer door-to-door delivery, 24/7, 365 days a year. Our commitment to high standards of security and compliance ensures that your critical shipments are handled with care.
As a TSA Indirect Air Carrier (IAC), we adhere to all Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security guidelines, providing you with peace of mind.
Contact us now if you have any question or need a quote as soon as possible. Let Mercury be your trusted partner for all your onboard courier needs!
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