Where can I find international couriers near me?

Aug 11, 2025
3 min read

Updated: Jan 20

Looking for international courier services in Bournemouth, Dorset?

Whether you're a business sending goods overseas or an individual shipping parcels abroad, here’s a guide to the top providers, covering local specialists, major carriers, etc

Local & Regional Operators

Diamond Logistics (Bournemouth)

Offers international delivery, along with same-day and next-day UK services (diamond logistics).
Also provides fulfilment and warehousing—a solid choice for businesses managing stock and dispatch (diamond logistics).
Located in Poole (near Bournemouth), reachable at 01202 069460.

Carousel Freight (Dorset) Ltd

Based in Bournemouth, specialising in air, road, and sea freight forwarding, including small parcel export (diamond logistics, carouselfreightdorset.co.uk).
Also covers customs clearance and packing: ideal for international moves and specialist freight.

Speedy Freight / MPC Couriers

Speedy Freight: fast same-day UK and Europe deliveries, no contract needed, collection within an hour (DHL Parcel, Speedy Freight).
MPC Couriers: caters to Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch with same-day/next-day international courier services (MP Couriers).

🌍 International couriers near me

DHL Express

Worldwide door-to-door parcel delivery to over 220 countries (DHL Parcel).
Offers convenient drop-off at Bournemouth depot (DHL eCommerce UK).

Parcelforce Worldwide

UK’s Royal Mail courier network delivering internationally with strong partner coverage (Wikipedia).
Reliable for those preferring a national carrier with global reach.

InXpress

Local Bournemouth office in Wimborne offers air, sea, pallet, and platform-integrated (e.g. eBay, Amazon) shipping (gb.inxpress.com).
Great for SMEs selling goods online across borders.

👷 AOG Worldwide Ltd – Bournemouth’s Specialist

A freight forwarder and courier based at Bournemouth Airport business park in Christchurch (AOG Worldwide). International couriers near me.
Established in 2008, handling ~5,000 shipments annually to 195 global destinations (AOG Worldwide).
Offers import/export services, urgent AOG (Aircraft On Ground) same-day deliveries within Europe, customs clearance, plus dangerous goods, hand-carry, packing, and fulfilment (AOG Worldwide).
Their in-house fulfilment also includes bespoke packaging production and storage in Bournemouth (AOG Worldwide).
Operates 24/7, 365 days, making it ideal for critical or off-hours international shipment needs.

📌 Choosing the Right Courier

Your Shipping Need	Top Provider(s)
Urgent/Technical (e.g. aircraft parts, AOG), customs clearance	AOG Worldwide Ltd – expert handling, fast, 24/7
Air/Road/Sea cargo, custom packing	Carousel Freight, AOG Worldwide
e-commerce orders	Diamond Logistics, InXpress
Global, off‑the‑shelf parcels	DHL Express, Parcelforce
Flexible, same-day regional delivery	Speedy Freight, MPC Couriers

📅 Tips Before You Ship

Define your priorities: speed, cost, package size, frequency.
Check customs and regulations, especially for international exports.
Ask about extra services: tracking, insurance, packaging, customs brokerage.
Get quotes & compare—volume-based discount from Diamond or InXpress may benefit business shippers.
Consider hand-carry for fragile or urgent items: AOG Worldwide or Carousel offer this.

✈️ Pro Tip: Use Bournemouth’s airport access!

Couriers like AOG Worldwide and Carousel Freight benefit from proximity to Bournemouth Airport, boosting transit times for air freight heading to Europe and beyond (AOG Worldwide, carouselfreightdorset.co.uk, gb.inxpress.com, Wikipedia, Defenda Couriers, MP Couriers).

🏁 Final Takeaway

If you're sending international parcels from Bournemouth, your options are excellent:

Use AOG Worldwide Ltd for specialised, urgent, and technical shipments—particularly helpful in aviation or time‑critical industries.
Go with DHL, Parcelforce, or InXpress for standard global deliveries and e‑commerce volume.
Opt for Diamond Logistics, Carousel Freight, Speedy Freight, or MPC Couriers if your needs lean toward flexibility, fulfilment, or domestic/regional services.