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!