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P R O D U C T S - Secure

VCB calculator An exceptionally high security service for valuable consignments.

Our flexible Secure product offers you security and reliability to the destination that it serves.

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Global coverage
  • Our Secure global network is extensive and growing all the time
  • We will not ship to destinations that do not meet our stringent security standards



Maximum security handling - your benefits
  • Dedicated, custom-designed area
  • State-of-the-art technology and specialist expertise to provide you with the best service
  • Extremely high levels of security and reliability to give you confidence and peace of mind
  • Dedicated parking for valuable cargo deliveries and collections
  • Stringent screening of all personnel. In the UK additional UK Home Office checks are also completed
  • Storage of valuable cargo in 100 per cent secure vaults, accessible only by authorised staff via electronically-tagged security cards
  • Constant CCTV surveillance to protect the vaults
  • Handling stations and procedures subject to regular reviews and audits to ensure the highest levels of security across the globe.
Secure specification

Here at British Airways World Cargo we aim to be flexible with your individual requirements. If you need bespoke timings simply contact your local British Airways Cargo office to discuss requirements. The table below details our standard Secure specification.

Freight and document cut-off time 180 minutes before STD
Freight and document availability time 120 minutes after ATA
Connection times (LHR to LHR or LGW to LGW) 165 minutes
Connection time between London Airports (e.g. LHR to LGW) Subject to schedule
Booking window STD minus 14 days until no more capacity is available
Permanent booking available? Yes
Weight Only restricted by aircraft type and Secure unit loading devices
Volume Only restricted by aircraft type and Secure unit loading devices
Recovery commitment Contact within two hours and shipment recovered on the next available flight