Houston Operations &
On-Board Courier (OBC)
Direct tarmac handling, ramp supervision, and TSA customs clearance at Houston airports (IAH & HOU), plus dedicated On-Board Courier (OBC) hand-carry services for your highest-priority, time-critical cargo.
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Uncompromising Chain of Custody & Airport Control
When standard air freight is too slow or risky, our dedicated couriers and on-site ramp supervisors manage your shipment step-by-step from handoff to destination delivery.
On-Board Courier (OBC)
A dedicated, fully vetted courier accompanies your critical cargo in-cabin or as priority checked baggage on the fastest available commercial flight worldwide.
Tarmac & Ramp Supervision
Direct physical presence on the tarmac at Houston (IAH & HOU) ensuring priority loading, unloading, and protection against mishandling or delays.
TSA & Customs Clearance
Pre-cleared TSA documentation and fast-track U.S. Customs and Border Protection processing to eliminate terminal holds for high-value freight.
Houston Airport Ramp Operations (IAH & HOU)
Strategically stationed at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), our flight dispatch team oversees critical cargo movements with 24/7 on-site ramp access and dedicated courier dispatch capabilities.
- ✔ Dedicated passport-ready On-Board Couriers with international visa clearances.
- ✔ Direct tarmac ramp monitoring and tail-to-tail cargo transfers for minimal transit risk.
- ✔ Immediate hot-shot courier connection straight from the aircraft door to regional facilities.
Operations Operational Capabilities
IAH & HOU
Direct Ramp Coverage
100%
Hand-to-Hand Custody
<30 Mins
OBC Courier Activation
24/7/365
Flight Operations Desk
Operations & On-Board Courier FAQs
Answers to key questions regarding On-Board Courier (OBC) services and Houston tarmac operations.
What is an On-Board Courier (OBC) hand-carry service?
An On-Board Courier (OBC) service involves a dedicated individual personally escorting your high-value, critical, or urgent shipment in-cabin or as priority checked baggage on commercial flights, ensuring unbroken chain of custody from origin to delivery destination.
Which airports in Houston do you provide tarmac handling for?
We provide direct tarmac handling, ramp supervision, and expedited cargo processing at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), as well as Ellington Airport (EFD).
How fast can an On-Board Courier be dispatched?
Our courier team is passport-ready and can be dispatched to board a flight within 30 to 60 minutes of booking confirmation, depending on flight schedules and pickup locations.
How are TSA and Customs clearance handled for hand-carry shipments?
Our couriers and customs brokerage agents pre-file required export/import customs declarations and carry all TSA-approved documentation to facilitate expedited, hassle-free customs clearance upon landing.
What size and weight limits apply to OBC hand-carry freight?
Hand-carry items usually fit commercial overhead bins or under-seat dimensions. Larger or heavier shipments can be transported as priority excess checked baggage with specialized handling tags.
What is included in Houston ramp supervision services?
Ramp supervision includes physical oversight during aircraft loading and unloading, tail-to-tail transfer coordination, temperature checks, and direct handover to hot-shot ground couriers on the tarmac.