4 Tips Sending High Value Items Abroad

Shipping high-value goods can be stressful. Part of the reason for that is personal: these kinds of items tend not merely to be valuable, but sentimental. When you’re sending them abroad, you’re going to want to know they’re safe and sound, and that they’re being cared for as you would care for them.

To help you achieve that, here are five top tips for sending high-value items abroad via an on-board courier.

Check You Can Send Your Item

Not everything can be sent abroad, whether by a personal courier or otherwise. There are a number of prohibited and restricted items, so you’ll need to check whether your item is possible to send. Make sure to check the destination country’s rules too. Of course, an on-board courier will help you with this, and will be able to inform you of whether or not your item can be transported.

Package it Carefully

Although your item will be personally transported by the courier, it would still be advisable to do all you can to ensure it is going to be as safe as possible. Given that there will be times when your item is briefly outside of the courier’s control - when going through customs, for instance - it is best if it is packaged as securely as possible.

Again, this is something that your courier will be happy to discuss with you. But do make sure the item is packed in an appropriately-sized box and that it has the necessary protective packaging.

Be Clear on the Destination

It might sound obvious, but before you allow your package to be picked up by a courier, you need to know precisely where you intend it to go. Secure the destination address and make sure that this is clearly marked, or at the very least that you have informed your courier.

Generally, the on-board courier will be the one taking care of all the paperwork, so as long as they know where it is heading exactly, you can let them do the rest.

Use a Service You Can Trust

Perhaps the single best way to make sure you are sending your high-value item securely is to use a transportation service you can really trust. When it comes to finding such a service, an on-board courier really is your best option. They will be there with your package every step of the way, ensuring its security and safe delivery, and they will keep you updated along the way too.

All that means that you will have much better peace of mind, knowing that your high-value item is going to reach its destination safely and securely - as well as swiftly.

Get in Touch to Find Out More

If you need to ship a high-value item abroad, get in touch with Sentinel On-Board Couriers today. We can personally ship your item quickly and effectively, with a strong awareness of security at all times. We are always happy to discuss your needs, so if you have any questions whatsoever, don’t hesitate to contact us.