Paris
From £549 + VAT
Same day
Urgent International Document Courier
Time critical
shipments.
Personally delivered.
Urgent documents, samples and small critical items hand-carried to destinations worldwide.
Dedicated courierfrom collection to delivery
Fastest possible routessame day and next flight out
Real-time updatesand proof of delivery
Your journey, from collection to delivery
Journey options
Estimated collection & airport transfers
These are broad postcode-area allowances, not live traffic averages. Check-in and a 20-minute transfer buffer are added separately when testing each departure.
Complete visibility, greater peace of mind
You’re always in the loop
We keep you updated at every key stage, so you always know where your shipment is and what’s happening next.
Collection confirmationYou’ll receive a notification when your item has been collected.
Boarded confirmationWe’ll let you know when the courier has boarded the flight or train.
Landed confirmationYou’ll be notified as soon as they land at the destination.
Out for deliveryYou’ll receive an update when the courier is heading to the final address.
Delivered confirmationYou’ll receive proof of delivery, such as a signature or photograph.
Popular European Routes
Dedicated hand-carry service from London to key European cities. Guide prices with personal delivery.
Brussels
From £549 + VAT
Same day
Amsterdam
From £549 + VAT
Same day
Frankfurt
From £562 + VAT
Same day / NFO
Geneva
From £574 + VAT
Same day / NFO
Düsseldorf
From £549 + VAT
Same day / NFOStarting prices for standard London collections, before applicable VAT. Actual travel, item size, customs, insurance, hotels and unusual transfers may change the final quote.
How It Works
1Enter detailsStarting city, destination, postcode district and item
2We find the best routesFlight checks and estimated transfers
3You receive the planEstimated collection, arrival and delivery times
4Confirm your bookingWe arrange the courier
5Your item travels with our courierFrom collection to delivery
6DeliveredWith proof of delivery
Worldwide destinationsSame day and next flight out
Ideal for critical itemsDocuments | Samples | Prototypes | AOG
Business accountsTailored solutions for regular shipments
24/7 enquiries020 8064 2664
Urgent documents first
Urgent documents first — plus eligible small critical items
Original paperwork
Urgent Documents & Contracts
Original documents, contracts and time-critical paperwork.
Learn more →Aviation & engineering
Critical Parts & AOG
Aviation, engineering and production-critical components.
Learn more →Eligible materials
Medical & Laboratory
Eligible samples, equipment and research materials, subject to assessment.
Learn more →Dedicated custody
High Value & Sensitive
Eligible valuables, electronics and sensitive items.
Learn more →Urgent personal needs
Personal Items & Emergencies
Urgently needed belongings where carriage is permitted.
Learn more →Not sure?
Tell us what has to move
Every shipment is assessed for route, airline, customs, security and carriage eligibility before acceptance.
UK → Worldwide
Urgent international documents and small critical items, personally carried from the UK
Direct Carry is a specialist on-board courier (OBC) and hand-carry service with a document-first focus. We collect urgent original contracts, legal papers, corporate records, certificates and other time-critical documents in London and across the UK, then personally accompany accepted consignments to the destination and complete the agreed handover.
Also known as hand carry or on-board delivery, the service is designed for signed legal documents, AOG aircraft parts, manufacturing components, prototypes, eligible medical or laboratory items and other urgent shipments that require close personal control.
For extremely urgent movements, we can assess a Next Flight Out approach based on collection readiness, available flights, airline acceptance, customs requirements, traveller entry rules and the nature, size and weight of the item.
On-board courier FAQs
Straight answers before you book
A dedicated traveller who personally accompanies an eligible urgent shipment on a commercial flight or train and completes the agreed handover.
In time-critical logistics the terms commonly describe the same core service: a person travels with the shipment rather than sending it through a normal hub network.
Departure depends on collection readiness, courier and flight availability, airline acceptance, customs, security and destination entry requirements.
No. Passenger-aircraft rules, dangerous-goods restrictions, airline policies, customs controls and destination laws still apply.
Need an urgent international document courier?
Send the collection point, destination, shipment details and deadline.
Personal service. From the first call.
Let’s get it there.
Send your journey and shipment details. We’ll confirm the practical route and final quote before you book.