Bluewell International Supply Chain Management (Guangdong) Co., Ltd

Let's first understand the definition of valuable items: Valuable goods refer to goods that are relatively expensive in price, such as precision instruments, household appliances, handicrafts, jewelry, unearthed cultural relics, etc.

The relevant transportation requirements for valuable items refer to goods that are expensive and have significant transportation responsibilities. Precious goods can be divided into: currency and major securities, precious metals and rare metals, precious artworks, precious medicinal herbs and medicines, precious fur, precious food, advanced precision machinery and instruments, advanced optical glass and its products, high-end daily necessities, etc.

Due to the high price of valuable goods and significant transportation responsibilities, strict inspections should be conducted during loading. Check when the packaging is complete and when the product name, weight, number of pieces, and bill of lading match. Valuable goods that are afraid of vibration should be handled with care during loading and unloading. Drivers transporting valuable goods must have a strong sense of responsibility and be accompanied by specialized escorts appointed by the consignor. The delivery of valuable goods must have complete handover procedures and clear responsibilities.

Is it safe to transport valuable items by plane?

Transporting valuable items by plane is relatively safe, but it is best to apply for a value declaration just in case. Compensation without a value declaration is relatively low.

At present, the compensation standard for lost luggage is still based on weight. The compensation standard for lost luggage in domestic air transportation is 100 yuan/kg, while for international routes, the compensation is 30 US dollars per kg. This standard makes it difficult for passengers to reach a consensus on compensation with the airline after lost luggage, resulting in a high complaint rate. Whether it's aviation or railway, the compensation standards for lost checked baggage were established in the 1980s, and the compensation amount was already quite large at that time. However, this standard is obviously no longer suitable for the current actual situation, "said an aviation industry insider. Industry insiders suggest that, given the above compensation standards, for valuable items that need to be checked in, it is best for passengers to pay an additional fee and apply for a "declared value" service. Once the luggage is damaged, the airline will compensate according to the "declared value". The maximum compensation limit for domestic routes is 8000 yuan.

Valuable item shipping

Some regulations and precautions for the transportation of valuable items

1. Valuable items include rare and precious metals such as gold, platinum, iridium, rhodium, palladium, and their products; Various gemstones, jade artifacts, diamonds, pearls and their products; Precious cultural relics (including books, paintings, antiques, etc.); Cash, securities, and items with a gross weight of over RMB 2000 per kilogram.

2. Valuable items should be packed in sturdy and tight packaging boxes, with the addition of; #" The metal packaging tape must have a seal at the seam.

3. The consignor should book the flight and date in advance for the shipment of valuable items.

Watching the luggage being pushed away by "strangers"

Ms. Jing, who returned of a trip to Hawaii, just experienced being taken away with her luggage by a 'stranger'. The incident occurred at Los Angeles International Airport when Ms. Jing and her family of four were waiting for their checked luggage at the baggage claim area when they saw their own luggage. She was about to board

The result of the previous removal was carried off the conveyor belt by a man in front and turned around to push away.

At first, Ms. Jing thought she had found the wrong luggage, but when she saw the unique logo specially attached to the box for easy identification, she chased outside and asked if the other person had "taken the wrong luggage". Surprisingly, the man who pushed away the luggage immediately put it away

The box was returned to Ms. Jing without any objections. At this moment, Ms. Jing realized the strangeness of the "stranger": besides Ms. Jing's suitcase, he had no other luggage or backpack in his hand, and didn't look like a passenger at all. And stop at the spot where Ms. Jing chased after her

There is a small truck with open doors and two men and several suitcases on top. It turned out that the 'stranger' was not a mistaken luggage, but a member of a criminal gang specializing in stealing luggage.

Here, the editor also reminds Chinese friends that the baggage claim areas at international airports in some cities in the United States are open, and outsiders can enter and exit freely. It is easy for luggage to be stolen, so be especially careful.

The branded bag that was checked in "disappeared"

If you think that handling the shipment of valuable items is a foolproof method, then you are wrong. Miss Li was slapped in the face by her own naive thoughts. After an international trip, Miss Li found that her luggage did not arrive on the same plane as herself, but the airport staff informed her that this was normal

The situation only requires filling out a luggage transportation accident record, and once the luggage arrives at the airport, it can be directly mailed back home to her.

However, when Miss Li received the luggage sent by mail a few days later, she realized that the branded bag she had checked in was missing. After contacting the airport, it was informed that due to the compensation amount exceeding the authority, the airport can only provide a compensation of 300 RMB

Female 7000 yuan LV bag disappeared in consignment, airline: maximum compensation of 300 yuan

In the checked luggage, the dust bag that utilize to hold the LV backpack was gone, and instead, my toiletries bag was put in! ”These days, Miss Li of Ningbo is very anxious. When she talks about her just concluded trip to London, England, she describes it as' terrible '.

After discovering the mysterious disappearance of a LV backpack worth over 7000 yuan on October 17th, she made countless phone calls and sent nearly 10 emails to the airline. However, until yesterday, she still did not receive any valuable response.

Event Review: The person returned to their home country but did not receive their suitcase. Two days later, the LV bag inside the suitcase disappeared without a trace

According to Miss Li's recollection, she traveled to London during the National Day holiday. At the request of a friend, she helped buy an LV bucket bag on her behalf, which was worth more than 7000 yuan after tax refund.

On October 14th, she took Malaysia Airlines flight MH0003 of London to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and transferred to flight MH0388 before finally arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport. And the LV bucket bag was placed in her checked luggage, which was not locked.

When arriving in Kuala Lumpur, Miss Li and a group of passengers had to transfer midway due to a plane malfunction. According to regulations, there is no need to pick up checked baggage during transit. At 2pm Beijing time on October 15th, the plane arrived at Pudong Airport. After getting off the plane, Miss Li and her friends went to the designated turntable to pick up their checked luggage. But I waited for a long time and never saw it.

If you want to handle the shipment of valuable items, it is important to choose a reliable air transport company and then apply for a value declaration.