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On Board Courier
1-2 DaysDedicated courier. Next flight out. Zero handling gaps — fastest door-to-door for your most urgent shipments.
About On Board Courier
When the timeline collapses and only a person will do, a box on a belt is not an option. Some shipments are too valuable, too confidential, or too urgent to be separated from a responsible human — and that is exactly where FlashGL's on-board courier service begins.
Why the world's most demanding shippers trust FlashGL couriers #
We place your shipment in the hands of a single, vetted courier who never lets it out of sight. From collection to the final signature there is one chain of custody, one flight, and zero warehouse dwell. Nothing is consolidated, nothing waits in a holding area, and nothing changes hands except at delivery. For semiconductor die, legal documents, prototypes, and life-saving medical samples, that single point of accountability is the difference between certainty and hope.
Your courier handles border formalities in person, so the shipment is never stranded in a customs queue without an owner. Every courier travels under IATA and WCA standards on a pre-cleared routing, fully insured, with live status at every checkpoint. Most assignments are confirmed within the hour and airborne on the next available flight.
When to send a courier instead of a parcel #
Choose on-board courier when the item cannot wait for the next consolidation, cannot survive a hand-off, or simply cannot be wrong. Our couriers regularly move sensitive cargo across more than eighty countries and two hundred airports, door to door.
Unlike a general courier company, our on-board specialists are vetted and trained for high-value, confidential, and regulated cargo — from financial documents to controlled pharmaceutical samples. We coordinate directly with your origin and destination teams so collection and delivery happen inside your own security perimeter, not at a public counter.
Because the courier and the shipment travel as one, there is never a moment your goods are unattended, uninsured, or untracked — the single strongest defence against loss, tampering, and missed deadlines in time-critical logistics. It is the reason banks, chip makers, and clinical labs default to a named human over a tracking number.
If the shipment has to arrive — and arrive intact — talk to our courier desk and request a quote.
How It Works
Simple 4-step process to get your urgent shipment moving
Submit Request
Share shipment details; receive a confirmed flight plan and quote within 10 minutes.
Courier Pickup
A vetted courier collects your package, seals it tamper-evident, and boards the next available flight.
In-Flight Escort
The courier hand-carries the shipment on board, while we prepare destination customs in parallel.
Direct Delivery
The pre-cleared shipment is delivered to the recipient with a signed chain-of-custody confirmation.
Why Choose FlashGL for On Board Courier?
Industry-leading response times, global coverage, and end-to-end logistics expertise you can rely on.
10-Minute Flight Plan
Operations team returns a confirmed flight plan and quote within 10 minutes — not hours. When your line is down, delay is not an option.
Unbroken Chain of Custody
Courier never releases the shipment. No cargo terminals, no warehouse handoffs, no third-party transfers — your package stays in one pair of hands.
120+ Countries, One Call
Single coordination point from Shanghai covers 120+ countries. No juggling multiple agents — FlashGL manages the entire route end to end.
IATA-Accredited Operations
Fully IATA-accredited with TSA-compliant couriers and CBP-registered brokers. Your shipment moves through official channels, not gray-area workarounds.
GDP Cold Chain On Board
Temperature-controlled courier bags maintain 2–8°C, 15–25°C, or frozen throughout the flight — GDP-audited, not just "temperature monitored."
Live GPS + Milestone Alerts
Track your courier's position in real time. Receive proactive notifications at pickup, departure, arrival, and delivery — no checking a portal.
Coverage Area
Global reach with local expertise
FlashGL's On Board Courier service covers key routes from China main cities to global destinations. We book the earliest available flight and manage all logistics door-to-door.
Regions
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- Europe
- America
- Africa
Key Cities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our On Board Courier service — answered by our logistics specialists.
How fast can FlashGL respond to an urgent shipment request?
Our operations desk is staffed 24/7. For most requests, you will receive a confirmed flight plan and quote within 10–15 minutes of your initial call or email.
For AOG (Aircraft on Ground) emergencies, our dedicated AOG desk responds within 15 minutes — guaranteed. We understand that in time-critical logistics, every minute of delay costs money.
How fast can FlashGL respond to an AOG request?
FlashGL operates a dedicated 24/7 AOG desk with a guaranteed response time of 15 minutes. Once we receive your request, our operations team immediately identifies the optimal route, books the courier on the next available flight, and coordinates customs pre-clearance to minimize delays.
Typical door-to-door delivery times range from 6 to 24 hours depending on the origin and destination.
Does FlashGL handle dangerous goods?
Yes, within regulatory limits. FlashGL complies with IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport and ADR for road transport. We handle common DG categories including lithium batteries (UN3481, UN3091), chemical precursors, and battery-powered equipment.
Each DG shipment includes proper classification, packaging, marking, labeling, and documentation. For items that cannot fly as DG, we arrange alternative transport modes.
What is the difference between OBC and NFO?
OBC (On Board Courier) involves a dedicated courier who hand-carries your shipment on a commercial flight, maintaining physical possession throughout. NFO (Next Flight Out) involves booking your cargo on the next available flight as priority freight.
OBC offers the fastest and most secure option, while NFO is more cost-effective for shipments that are urgent but do not require a dedicated courier.
Can OBC shipments include cold chain or temperature control?
Yes. For pharmaceutical, biomedical, or temperature-sensitive shipments, our OBC couriers carry validated passive containers pre-conditioned to maintain 2–8°C, 15–25°C, or frozen ranges.
Continuous data loggers monitor temperature throughout transit, and you receive a calibrated temperature report upon delivery. This service is GDP-compliant and qualified for clinical trial IMP deliveries.
What is On Board Courier (OBC) service?
An On Board Courier (OBC) is a specialized logistics service where a professionally trained courier personally escorts your shipment on a commercial passenger flight. Your goods travel as hand luggage in the cabin or as accompanied checked baggage — never as cargo in the belly hold.
This provides an unbroken chain of custody, maximum security, and the fastest possible door-to-door transit for urgent or high-value shipments.
What is the maximum weight and size for an OBC shipment?
Each OBC courier can hand-carry up to 200 kg. The sum of the three dimensions (length + width + height) must not exceed 180 cm.
For shipments exceeding these limits, we can arrange multiple couriers on the same flight or switch to NFO/Charter service. Contact our operations desk for oversized or overweight items — we will find the right solution.
How does FlashGL ensure the security and chain of custody for OBC shipments?
Every OBC shipment is protected by tamper-evident seals applied at pickup and verified at delivery. The courier maintains physical custody throughout transit — your package never leaves human hands.
We provide real-time GPS tracking, and every handoff is documented with signed proof of custody transfer. For defense or dual-use items, additional security protocols and end-to-end documentation are applied.
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