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Belleville, MI 48111

International Courier Solutions

On-Board Courier: Deliver Urgent Shipments with Speed

Ascent’s international On-Board Courier (OBC) solution ensures fast and secure delivery for your time-sensitive shipments. With our global network of couriers, we hand-deliver your cargo and provide 24/7 support.

Ascent’s international On-Board Courier (OBC) solution ensures fast and secure delivery for your time-sensitive shipments.

180+

couriers worldwide

15 mins

avg quote time

12 hours

global delivery time

24/7

dedicated support

180+

couriers worldwide

15 mins

avg quote time

  • 180+ international couriers
  • 15 minutes for a quote
  • 12 hours global delivery time
  • 24/7 dedicated support

12 hours

global delivery time

24/7

dedicated support

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Get secure delivery of domestic and international shipments

Ascent’s On-Board Courier (OBC) service offers a professional courier to hand-carry shipments worldwide, maintaining a secure chain of custody from pickup to delivery. Ideal for:

  • Sensitive documents
  • Garment samples
  • Production equipment
  • Manufacturing parts
  • Secure data
  • Project cargo

By traveling as an airline passenger, this service simplifies customs, avoiding traditional air cargo complexities for fast, seamless delivery of urgent shipments.

Get secure delivery of domestic and international shipments

Ascent’s On-Board Courier (OBC) service offers a professional courier to hand-carry shipments worldwide, maintaining a secure chain of custody from pickup to delivery. Ideal for:

By traveling as an airline passenger, this service simplifies customs, avoiding traditional air cargo complexities for fast, seamless delivery of urgent shipments.

Armstrong & Associates Inc Top 50 Global Third-Party Logistics Provider Award
Armstrong & Associates Inc Top 50 U.S. Third-Party Logistics Provider Award
Armstrong & Associates Inc Top 50 Global Third-Party Logistics Provider Award
Armstrong & Associates Inc Top 50 U.S. Third-Party Logistics Provider Award

Why our customers are choosing OBC

Global coverage

With 180+ vetted couriers ready to hand-deliver your cargo worldwide, you can count on delivery within an average of 8-12 hours.

Cost savings

Pay less than traditional air cargo charters but receive the same time-critical delivery and support, with 24/7 real-time tracking of your shipment.

Streamlined custom clearance

Our courier solution removes the need for traditional air cargo clearance, ensuring hassle-free delivery of your urgent shipments.

Flexible routing

Need to make a last-minute change? Our OBC solution offers flexibility for rerouting, ensuring your shipment arrives where it’s needed most.

Global coverage

With 180+ vetted couriers ready to hand-deliver your cargo worldwide, you can count on delivery within an average of 8-12 hours.

Cost savings

Pay less than traditional air cargo charters but receive the same time-critical delivery and support, with 24/7 real-time tracking of your shipment.

Streamlined custom clearance

Our courier solution removes the need for traditional air cargo clearance, ensuring hassle-free delivery of your urgent shipments.

Flexible routing

Need to make a last-minute change? Our OBC solution offers flexibility for rerouting, ensuring your shipment arrives where it’s needed most.

Industries we serve

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Mobility

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Aerospace

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Industrial

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High-Tech

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Life Sciences

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High Value

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Mobility

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Aerospace

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Industrial

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High-Tech

medicine for life sciences industry supply chain

Life Sciences

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High Value

*Must be TSA approved freight for commercial air travel

on-board courier case study

Case Study

Meeting the deadline for a new SUV launch with an OBC solution
See how Ascent’s On-Board Courier (OBC) solution helped an automotive manufacturer meet a critical SUV launch deadline with fast, cost-saving deliveries across borders.
View case study

On-Board Courier FAQ

Our OBC solution is designed to accommodate a wide range of shipment sizes and types while ensuring full compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations, including:

 

– Sensitive documents

– Medical equipment

– Garment samples

– Production equipment

– Manufacturing parts and components

– Secure data

– Project cargo

 

For larger shipments that cannot be taken on-board but still need the speed and security of an OBC, we offer checked-as-luggage cargo solutions. Our team specializes in cargo repacking for large shipments, subject to TSA guidelines.

Getting a quote for our OBC solution is fast and straightforward. Within just 15 minutes of your request, we’ll provide you with a detailed quote. Additionally, we can dispatch a courier to start your delivery process within 30 minutes. Our goal is to minimize wait time and maximize efficiency for your urgent shipments.

Absolutely! With Ascent’s proprietary PEAK marketplace, tracking your shipment has never been easier. Our platform offers real-time tracking, giving you peace of mind with 24/7 support from our logistics experts. Our team works closely with the OBC courier handling your shipment to ensure it’s delivered safely and on time.

Ascent’s on-board courier solution spans the globe, offering comprehensive solutions for your logistics needs. We’ve compiled a list of some of our most popular routes along with their average shipment times to give you an idea of how we can connect your shipments to their destinations efficiently:

 

  • LAX to ORD: 8 hours
  • LHR to MEX: 16 hours
  • FRA to JFK: 12 hours
  • PVG to LAX: 24 hours
  • DTW to QRO: 10 hours
  • HAN to ATL: 28 hours
  • GRU to MTY: 17 hours
  • JNB to EWR: 20 hours
  • DXB to DFW: 21 hours
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