Unaccompanied baggage

shipping, from packing to

delivery

Our unaccompanied baggage service ships your personal effects internationally without the cost of excess airline baggage fees. It's managed efficiently from packing through to delivery, ideal for a small number of items with no full relocation required.

What's included in our unaccompanied baggage shipping

This service is designed to be straightforward, with packing, collection, and delivery managed efficiently.

Personal effects & non-fragile items

Suitable for personal effects and non-fragile items, with no full relocation needed.

Professional packing

Your items are packed using eco-friendly, sustainable materials and prepared for international transit.

Collection

We collect from your home or nominated address.

Delivery

Your baggage is delivered to you overseas.

Why choose MGD’s unaccompanied baggage shipping

A simpler way to send personal items abroad, without the cost of excess baggage or a full relocation.

Cost-effective alternative

A simple, cost-effective alternative to excess airline baggage charges.

No full relocation needed

Ship a few items without booking a full relocation service.

Efficiently managed

Eco-friendly packing, collection and delivery, all managed efficiently.

Trusted by many

Trusted by tourists, students, OFWs, expats, teachers and hotel guests.

25+ years of team experience

Our team brings over 25 years of international moving experience.

British-led team

An established process for cross-border shipping.

Who uses unaccompanied baggage shipping?

A flexible option for anyone sending a small number of personal items internationally.

Tourists & long-stay travellers

Send extra belongings home without paying excess airline fees.

Students

Ship study essentials and personal items to or from your place of study.

OFWs

Ship personal effects between home and your country of work.

Expats relocating in stages

Move your essentials first while the rest of your move is planned.

International teachers

Ship personal belongings before or after a teaching contract abroad.

Long-stay hotel guests

Send items gathered during an extended stay on to your next destination.

How our unaccompanied baggage service works

Six simple steps, coordinated by your dedicated Move Manager from quote to delivery.

1

Move survey

Tell us what you need to ship and where it's going.

2

Personalised quote

We'll assess your items and provide a quotation.

3

Packing

Your personal effects are packed using eco friendly, sustainable materials and prepared for transit.

4

Collection

We collect from your home or nominated address.

5

Shipping

Your baggage is shipped to your destination.

6

Delivery

Your belongings are delivered to you overseas.

4

Collection

We collect from your home or nominated address.

5

Shipping

Your baggage is shipped to your destination.

6

Delivery

Your belongings are delivered to you overseas.

Unaccompanied baggage FAQs

Quick answers to the questions we hear most about unaccompanied baggage shipping.

What is unaccompanied baggage shipping?

Unaccompanied baggage shipping means sending your personal effects and non-fragile items internationally, separately from your flight. It's a simple, cost-effective alternative to excess airline baggage charges.

What's the difference between unaccompanied baggage and excess baggage?

Unaccompanied baggage covers a broader range of personal effects with no set quantity limit. Excess baggage is specifically for smaller shipments of 1 to 4 boxes or luggage as a direct alternative to airline fees.