Delta Cargo

General Information

Articles of Extraordinary Value are those items which, because of their high monetary value or replacement cost, would be susceptible to unusual loss or damage.

High Value or Articles of Extraordinary value are those shipments having a declared value of $5,000.00 or more.

Firearms shall include weapons not over .50 calibers, which will or are designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive.  

Firearms which qualify as high value shipments shall be subject to the procedures used for high value shipments, in addition to the requirements specified for all firearms shipments.

In addition to commodity specific special handling, Delta Cargo’s extra security measures will ensure the safe and on time delivery of your “traditional” valuables goods as well as your “new” valuables.

Product and Rates

See our current rates (PDF).

The following articles or commodities will be considered Articles of Extraordinary Value:

Restrictions

• No consignment having a declared value in excess of $100,000.00 USD will be accepted for carriage unless a special arrangement has been made in advance between the shipper and Delta Cargo.



• Delta Cargo will not accept shipments of money (currency), gold bullion, platinum, securities, deeds, evidence of debt, coins, jewelry (including watches), stones or precious gems from anyone other than approved shippers. (link to approved shippers)



• Firearms may be shipped between licensed dealers, manufacturers or importers.



• No firearms may be exported or imported without an export or import license issued by the Department of State.



• Some shipments may require advanced arrangements.



• Additional fees may be incurred and added if the consignee fails to pick up the shipment within the 180 minutes (3 hours) of the arrival time of the flight or does not desire to pick up the shipment.  An armored vehicle will be hired to deliver the shipment and the charges will be added to the air waybill.

Booking

You may book your shipments online or call the Cargo Call Center at 1.800.DLCARGO (1.800.352.2746). For all U.S.-based shipments use prompt 5. For all international shipments use prompt 6.

Drop-off/Pick-up

You need to take your shipment to the local cargo facility for shipping and pick it up at the local cargo facility at the destination.

U.S.-based shipments must be accepted at least 120 minutes prior to the confirmed flight departure and all international shipments must be accepted at least 360 minutes (6 hours) prior to the flights scheduled departure time.  Shipments must not be tendered more than 180 minutes (3 hours) prior to scheduled departure of the flight.

Special Handling

Shipments with a declared value of $5,000.00 USD or more or the high value shipments with a declared value of $25,000.00 USD or more are subject to advance arrangements.

Documentation

• Each piece of the shipment must be legibly and durably marked with the name and address of the shipper and consignee.  Old labels and markings must be removed or obliterated.  Old labels and markings must be removed or obliterated.



• The Shipper must state in writing that the consignee will accept the delivery of the shipment at the airport of destination within 180 minutes (3 hours) after the scheduled arrival time of the fight.



• Shipper is responsible for securing any required documentation from the destination country.   Customers are encouraged to contact the consulate and/or Embassy for information regarding documentation requirements.



• Firearms and ammunition imported into the United States are subject to the restrictions and import permits approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms in Washington DC. 

Regulations

All Article of Extraordinary Value and Firearms shipments will follow IATA Rules for shipping.

Shipping Tips

• Make sure your shipment is accepted at least 120 minutes prior to flight departure.



• Make sure shipment is properly packaged.



• Make sure documents are complete.

Packaging

Articles of Extraordinary value must be packed in sealed outside containers with a measurement of 1728 cubic inches (1 cubic foot) or more and be of sufficient strength to have a minimum top-loading capability of 75 pounds per cubic foot.

Art works shall be packaged in a strong wooden box or crate with sufficient interior bracing and cushioning to provide full protection of the contents.  Paintings shall be protected with no less than ¼ inch tempered hardboard or equivalent material covering both front and back of the painting.

Money in coin form must be packed in wooden or metal boxes sealed by soldering or by use of metal wire seals and shipments of paper currency or other negotiable paper must be packed in cartons, boxes or heavy canvas sacks approved by Delta Cargo and sealed with a wax seal over string or metal wire seal.
  
Seal means a shipper or carrier provided fastening device identifiable by letters, numbers, or a combination thereof, affixed to the closure(s) of the container or unit of packaging.  The device, upon opening of the closure, will evidence such opening.

Firearms, including handguns, must be packed in the manufacturer’s original container, a strong wooden or metal container or a hard-sided gun case which has been securely fastened by banding, strapping or locking,   Shipping loaded firearms is prohibited.