List of Restricted Items

The items listed below, or any similar items, are prohibited from being sent through our services.

No compensation will be provided for loss or damage if listed items are shipped.

It is the shipper’s responsibility to comply with all applicable government regulations and laws in each country. Shipments may be subject to inspection and possible delays by customs or other government authorities.

Any items that are wet, leaking, or emitting an odour of any kind are strictly prohibited and may be disposed of for hygiene and safety reasons.

Suitcases must be securely wrapped in bubble wrap and placed inside a double-layered box, as they are not suitable for standard economy road services.

Please ensure that all goods are packed in cardboard boxes as per the packing guidelines.

Aerosols

Prohibited

Spray cans such as deodorants, paint sprays, and insect sprays.

Alcoholic Beverages

Prohibited

Alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, liquor).

Animal Products

Prohibited

Skins, ivory, horns, or other protected wildlife products.

Bicycles

Prohibited

Full-size bicycles.

Biological Samples

Prohibited

Blood, tissue, or medical specimens.

Compressed Gases

Prohibited

Cylinders or containers of gas under pressure like propane, butane, or oxygen tanks.

Corrosive Substances

Prohibited

Substances that can damage surfaces or skin, such as acids or bleach.

Counterfeit Goods

Prohibited

Fake branded items, pirated media.

Currency Valuables

Prohibited

Cash, coins, precious metals, and negotiable financial instruments.

Dry Ice

Prohibited

Solid carbon dioxide used for cooling.

Explosives

Prohibited

Items that can detonate or cause explosions, including fireworks, dynamite, and detonators.

Flammable Liquids

Prohibited

Liquids that can easily catch fire, such as gasoline, paint thinner, and alcohol solutions.

Flammable Solids

Prohibited

Materials that ignite quickly through friction or heat, like matches and magnesium.

Household Chemicals

Prohibited

Cleaning solutions, detergents, and bleaches.

Hoverboards E-Scooters

Prohibited

Hoverboards and electric scooters.

Human Remains

Prohibited

Human ashes, bones, or body parts.

Legal Documents

Prohibited

Birth certificates, contracts, deeds, and notarised papers.

Lithium Batteries Loose

Prohibited

Loose lithium batteries, power banks not attached to a device.

Live Plants

Prohibited

Live plants, seeds, or soil.

Living Creatures

Prohibited

Live animals, birds, reptiles, fish, bees, or insects.

Magnetised Materials

Prohibited

Strong magnets that interfere with electronics.

Medicines Drugs

Prohibited

Prescription drugs, controlled substances, narcotics.

Paints Coatings

Prohibited

Oil paints, varnishes, lacquers.

Passports ID

Prohibited

Government-issued identification such as passports, visas, and national IDs.

Perfume Cosmetics

Prohibited

Nail polish, removers, and cosmetics containing alcohol.

Perfumes Fragrances

Prohibited

Perfumes, eau de parfum, eau de toilette.

Pornographic Material

Prohibited

Explicit or offensive material is restricted in many countries.

Radioactive Materials

Prohibited

Any item emitting ionising radiation, such as uranium or medical isotopes.

Replica Weapons

Prohibited

Imitation firearms, toy guns, or airsoft guns that resemble real weapons.

Soft Bags

Prohibited

Soft travel bags, backpacks, and duffel bags must be placed in the cardboard box.

Suitcases

Prohibited

Suitcases are not acceptable unless reboxed.

Tobacco Products

Prohibited

Cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco.

Toxic Substances

Prohibited

Chemical poisons or substances harmful to health, including arsenic and pesticides.

Tyres

Prohibited

Car or motorcycle tyres.

Weapons

Prohibited

Firearms, ammunition, knives, or other items designed for combat or self-defence.

Wet Batteries

Prohibited

Non-spillable wet batteries.

Alkaline NiMH NiCd Batteries

Not Recommended

Alkaline, NiMH, or NiCd batteries (new).

Artwork Antiques

Not Recommended

Expensive antiques and cultural items.

Collectibles

Not Recommended

Rare stamps, coins, and cards.

Computers Laptops

Not Recommended

Computers, laptops, and related devices.

Engine Parts

Not Recommended

Engines and auto parts (especially with fluids).

Food and Perishable Goods

Not Recommended

Fresh food, meat, seafood, canned food and dairy products that spoil quickly.

Fragile Items

Not Recommended

Glass, ceramics, porcelain, items with thin or brittle parts, certain plastics.

Frozen Food

Not Recommended

Frozen meats, seafood, or ice cream requiring cold chain handling.

Gambling Materials

Not Recommended

Lottery tickets, betting slips, and gambling machines.

Glass Items

Not Recommended

Fragile glass products.

Jewellery

Not Recommended

Expensive jewellery, gemstones, and watches that carry a high risk of theft.

Liquids

Not Recommended

Liquids that are improperly packed or not sealed, stored in glass containers.

Liquids Over 1 Litre

Not Recommended

Beverages, cleaning liquids, cosmetic liquids, oil or honey.

Lithium Batteries Attached

Not Recommended

Devices with lithium batteries (phones, laptops, tablets).

Medical Equipment

Not Recommended

Certain devices like oxygen cylinders or syringes.

Musical Instruments

Not Recommended

Instruments like guitars, violins, and drums.

Phones

Not Recommended

Mobile phones and smartphones.

Prescription Medicines

Not Recommended

Prescription medicines for personal or scientific purposes.

Religious Political Material

Not Recommended

Religious or political propaganda is restricted in some countries.

Sharp Objects

Not Recommended

Items like scissors, knives, blades, and box cutters.

TVs Monitors

Not Recommended

Televisions and computer monitors.

Works Of Art

Not Recommended

Paintings, sculptures, and art pieces.

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