EBISS UK Ltd
London | UK
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We LOVE it when a plan comes together!
and planning is where OUR team excels!
This week we were contacted by a local business who had a requirement for an urgent shipment from the UK to Slovakia, of computer server replacement parts, weighing just over 100kg in total. Without these parts, and entire production line had ground to halt, and could not restart until these items were installed.
The urgency and importance of the shipment required a bespoke solution – something that our freight team excels at! Due to time constraints and value to our clients, an OBC shipment was required. An on-board courier (OBC) is a service that delivers time-sensitive shipments by hand on scheduled passenger flights. OBCs are also known as hand-carry shipments.
Finding the right solution...
OBCs are used to transport a variety of items, including:
- Spare parts
- Critical documents
- Music instruments
- High-value goods
- Exhibition items
- Healthcare equipment
- Commodities and garments
Due to the speed of the solution, they are the shipping solution of choice where:
- Shutdowns are caused due to missing spare parts
- Urgent delivery of confidential data
- Fast, easy, and reliable transportation of valuable items
- OBCs are a premium choice for anyone seeking a fast, secure, and personalized transportation solution for critical shipments.
The direct route is not always the quickest!
Creative planning was required for this shipment as there was no single direct route from A to B, within the required timescales. Road freight would take too long – at 2 – 3 days, there was no real direct air freight option, and sending as general freight provided an unacceptable level of risk.
Using a combination of air and road shipping solutions the OBC was the best all round option, ensuring a safe & timely delivery. The shipment was taken as excess baggage, and someone accommodated the shipment right up until the delivery was made. The best solution identified involved an air journey to Vienna (via Frankfurt), then road journey to its final destination in Slovakia.
In addition to organising all the shipment movements, we also pride ourselves on providing up to the minute tracking information, so our customer is kept informed of their shipment progress at every step, and our team are available 24/7 to provide all the support your need for your peace of mind.
Timeline & client updates...
18/09/2024
4.00pm Collected from Client
5.00pm Packed & Dispatched from EBISS
19/09/2024
4.45am Heathrow Check-In completed
5.32am Export Completed
6.06am Boarded
6.30am Leaves Heathrow – destination Vienna, via Frankfurt
Collection from Vienna, road transfer to Slovakia
6.00pm Shipment delivered to delivery address in Slovakia
Whenever you have an urgent shipment or need to move something that needs that extra bit of planning or specialist handling, EBISS are here to help. We are BADGP certified to pack, handle & ship Dangerous Goods and we can provide custom-made solutions to fit your shipping needs. We are IATA Cargo Agents, booking air freight shipments directly with the airlines and we are Road Haulage Association (RHA) members and FORS Bronze Fleet Operators.
We mean business when it comes to your freight shipping!
If you have any questions, or would like a quote for any freight movements, anywhere, any size – please give us a call on 0203 780 0666 or drop us an email to freight@ebiss.co.uk and we will be happy to help!
If you have an upcoming shipment and would like a quote, please complete our Quote Request Form and we’ll get right back to you!
