on-board courier a global, time-critical solution
Need to move urgent freight fast? Ascent’s On-Board Courier (OBC) service gives you direct, hands-on delivery for time-critical shipments worldwide. Our experienced couriers travel with your cargo, providing real-time tracking, customs support and secure, door-to-door service. Available 24/7/365, our team manages every detail, including repacking and multi-courier shipments, backed by a trusted global network and international partnerships.
Trusted when every minute counts
Our couriers fly with your shipment to deliver it quickly, safely and securely anywhere in the world. With exclusive access to our PEAK™ freight marketplace, we connect you with trusted couriers and real-time quotes in minutes.
With over 40 years of experience, Ascent delivers timecritical and direct solutions that drive reliability, speed and cost-efficiency across every mode. Backed by an expert operations team and real-time tracking technology, Ascent gives you the flexibility, visibility and control to keep your supply chain moving with logistics that works for you.
230
Couriers worldwide
75
Average kgs per trip
8 Average piece count
43 Countries serviced
9.5K
Executed shipments since 2021
186
Live organs moved in 2025
OBC with Ascent
• Time-critical speed of service
• High visibility with live tracking
• Streamlined customs clearance process
• Lower cost than air charter
• Avoids airfreight priority constraints
• Daily scheduled opportunities
• Constant control and custody of freight
• 30 minute average to receive a quote
• Flexible route options via commercial flights
• Ideal for moving critical parts, medical equipment, live organs, data, samples or any other TSA approved cargo
Trusted by our customers
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What our customers say
“All premium freight is unwanted. When we get into a crisis situation, and we need to make sure we are protecting our customer and we have hot premium freight, that’s why we have Ascent, we would not [have been] able to build or finish our product in order to supply it to the OEM so that they don’t have a problem.”
– Tim Morrisey, IAC Group
