OBC
A dedicated courier flies on the first available flight with the shipment as baggage, including intercontinental routes with connections.
On Board Courier
On Board Courier: your shipment travels with a person.
VECTUM's OBC (onboard courier) service entrusts your shipment to a dedicated courier who carries it by hand — hand carry — on the first available flight, follows it through transits and delivers it directly to the recipient. A dedicated courier follows pickup, transits and delivery.
The service
When an On Board Courier is the right choice
The On Board Courier is the most direct Time Critical solution: the courier is present at every step, from collection to the consignee's signature. It suits small pieces that can travel as baggage — AOG spares, control units, small tooling, original documents, samples — on routes where even a few hours of cargo handling would miss the deadline.
If the cargo exceeds hand-carry limits, the Control Tower proposes a Next Flight Out, which sends the shipment as freight on the first available flight; if more volume or a specific airport is needed, a charter. The comparison is made at quotation stage, so you choose by weighing the timing and cost of each alternative.
Why VECTUM
One contact. One result.
A dedicated courier accompanies the shipment
A dedicated courier follows pickup, transits and delivery. Packages travel as carry-on or checked baggage, depending on the goods and the carrier's rules.
Next flight out
Immediate booking on scheduled flights, including multi-leg and intercontinental, with visas and documents handled.
Hand delivery
Direct handover to the recipient with photo, signature and digital POD in our TMS.
Services
What it covers
Hand Carry
The shipment is followed by the dedicated courier from pickup to hand delivery, depending on the goods and the carrier's rules.
Critical Shipments
AOG spares, tooling and control units, original documents, clinical samples: what cannot wait or travel unattended.
Use cases
Where it makes the difference
01
AOG and aircraft spares
Components that must be in the hangar within hours, not days.
02
Automotive & tooling
Moulds, control units and components to avoid line stoppages at overseas plants.
03
Documents and samples
Legal originals, clinical samples and prototypes that cannot travel unattended.
How it works
- 01Check of dimensions, weight and documents
- 02Courier assignment and flight booking
- 03Pickup and hand carry with live tracking
- 04Hand delivery and signed POD
FAQ
What are the limits of a hand carry shipment?
Weight, dimensions and mode of transport are checked against the goods, the airline and the route. For larger volumes we propose priority air freight or charter.
How quickly does an on board courier depart?
It depends on the pickup location and available flights: the Control Tower gives the timing at the quotation stage.
Is the service available worldwide?
Yes, to any destination served by commercial flights, with visas and customs formalities handled.
Is on board courier faster than express air freight?
In most cases yes: the courier travels on the first available flight with the goods as luggage, avoiding cargo cut-offs, warehouses and intermediate handling. Ideal for time critical shipping on intercontinental routes.
How much does an OBC service cost?
The price includes air tickets, courier time, transfers and formalities: the Control Tower provides an immediate quote compared against express air freight and air charter.
How does OBC fit into aviation logistics?
For AOG and MRO, hand carry is the standard solution for small critical components: direct delivery to the hangar with the recipient's signature.
Do you want to entrust your distribution to VECTUM?
Tell us what you need to move, where it has to arrive and when. We build the solution.