News Updates - Summer 2009

Security/Fuel Surcharges

The fuel and security surcharges, imposed by the airlines and shipping companies have increased as due to stronger dollar. As a result the FS surcharge from 1 July will be 18% for international and 14% for domestic shipments.

Liquids, Powders and Dangerous Goods to Russia

New health regulations regarding the importation of these items into Russia have recently been introduced. We are licensed to import most goods on your behalf, but new commodities will need to be pre-cleared prior to despatch. Please contact our office for further information or e-mail us at info@thecouriercompany.biz

UK Hazardous Materials distribution

We are pleased to be able to provide a 24/48 hour UK nationwide service for items greater than limited quantity or items requiring ADR supervision. Please contact us for details and a DG audit.

Liquids, Powders and Dangerous Goods into China

We are no longer allowed to ship powders or liquids via the courier system (DG and non-DG) However we are still able to offer a door to door service, but the we will be shipping airport to airport via cargo.

Carbon Emissions

As a company, we have acheived full 100% carbon neutrality. We practice a rigorous regime of recycling, whilst sourcing our energy from green suppliers. Our vehicles run on the Ecomix system combining LPG and biodiesel to increase our fuel economy and discharging less toxic or ozone destroying gases. All our shipments by air and other carbon producing activities, are offset through CarbonClear.com. Everything you ship through us is certifed to be carbon Free!