Hand Carry: Accompanied Transport for Urgent and Sensitive Shipments

When a shipment needs to reach its destination as quickly as possible, conventional transport solutions may not always be suitable. In these critical situations, Hand Carry, also known as On Board Courier (OBC), allows urgent or sensitive goods to travel under the responsibility of a dedicated courier, all the way to their final destination.

What Is Hand Carry?

Hand Carry is an express transport solution in which a dedicated courier personally accompanies a shipment on board an aircraft, or a train depending on the destination.

Unlike conventional shipping, this service provides individual attention, with a dedicated point of contact throughout the journey.

Depending on the nature and dimensions of the goods, as well as applicable regulations, the shipment may travel as cabin baggage or checked baggage on the same flight as the courier.

The aim: to reduce the number of intermediaries, minimise handling and deliver as quickly as possible.

When Should You Choose Hand Carry?

Particularly suited to urgent, sensitive or high-value shipments, Hand Carry meets the needs of a wide range of industries.

• Haute couture and luxury: urgent delivery of prototypes, accessories or one-of-a-kind pieces for a fashion show, showroom or event.
• Industry: delivery of critical components or spare parts essential to keeping operations running.
• Events: transport of equipment or documents essential to the successful delivery of an international event.
• Confidential documents: personal handover of files and documents requiring special care.
• Valuable items: accompanied transport of sensitive items requiring enhanced oversight.

In each of these situations, speed and careful coordination at every stage of the journey are essential.

What Are the Benefits of Hand Carry?

The key strength of Hand Carry is its ability to combine speed, flexibility and personalised support.

Rapid Response

A courier can be dispatched on the next available flight, subject to the requirements of the assignment, to minimise transit times.

Secure Handling

A dedicated courier helps reduce the number of intermediaries and ensures close monitoring of the shipment. Wherever conditions allow, the goods remain under the courier’s direct supervision.

A Tailored Solution

Every assignment is planned around the characteristics of the goods, the destination, the required formalities and the client’s deadlines.

Personal Delivery

On arrival, the courier hands the shipment directly to its recipient in accordance with the agreed arrangements.

How Does WES Organise Your Hand Carry Shipments?

A specialist in bespoke transport solutions since 1996, WES offers a Hand Carry service tailored to businesses facing particularly demanding delivery requirements.

Our teams manage the entire organisation of your shipment:

1. Assessing your requirements: identifying delivery deadlines, destination requirements and shipment characteristics.
2. Planning the transport: selecting the most suitable route and assigning a dedicated courier.
3. Accompanying the goods: taking charge of the shipment and monitoring its progress throughout the journey.
4. Customs formalities: managing the necessary procedures according to the nature of the goods and the destination country.
5. Final delivery: handing the shipment directly to its recipient.

Available 24/7, our teams support your urgent transport needs throughout France and internationally.

Need to Arrange an Urgent Shipment?

Whether you need to send a one-of-a-kind item, a confidential document or goods essential to your business, WES assesses your requirements to identify the most suitable transport solution.