Collection in Leicester and the East Midlands
Collection is arranged by appointment from Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Coventry and the surrounding towns. It is free in some postcodes and charged in others; the arrangement is confirmed for your postcode with your quotation, before you book. If you prefer, drop off at our office in Hayes, near Heathrow, by appointment, seven days a week.
Tell us the contents, the number of pieces, the packed weight and dimensions of each piece, your postcode and the destination. There is no minimum shipment size — from a single envelope to a full chartered flight.
Which airport will my shipment fly from?
Shipments from Leicester usually depart from East Midlands Airport and Birmingham Airport, with London Heathrow as an alternative for routes they do not serve. The UK team confirms the departure airport and routing for your destination when it quotes, so you do not need to choose. See cargo from Birmingham and all UK airports we ship from.
What customers send
Household items, food, toiletries, make-up and electronics are the most common contents. A normal personal baggage piece is 25–30 kg; commercial cargo has no weight or size limit, but tell us the figures before booking. Phones and laptops are accepted when declared, with an airline lithium-battery handling charge. Perfumes, sprays, flammable liquids, loose batteries, alcohol, currency and the other items on our prohibited list are not accepted. Packing can be done by our team at an extra charge.
Timings, documents and tracking
- Air cargo to Pakistan, Nepal and Kenya typically takes 1–3 days from departure, depending on airline availability, destination and routing.
- Departures can be arranged any day of the week, subject to space; book at least one day before departure.
- Sender documents: passport copy, full packing list and UK ID or proof of address. Commercial shipments also need the commercial invoice.
- Standard service is airport-to-airport: the receiver collects from the destination airport with a copy of the airway bill, the packing list and official ID. Door delivery is available in Nepal only. Destination charges are paid by the receiver.
- You receive an airway bill tracking number to follow the shipment on the airline's website. Basic insurance cover, as per IATA, is included.
Cargo from Leicester to Pakistan, Nepal and Kenya
Cargo to Pakistan from Leicester
Air cargo and excess baggage from Leicester to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other Pakistani airports, typically 1–3 days from departure. The receiver collects from the destination airport with the airway bill, the packing list and a CNIC or passport, and our Islamabad office can help. See cargo from the UK to Pakistan and excess baggage to Pakistan.
Cargo to Nepal from Leicester
Shipments from Leicester to Kathmandu arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport, and Nepal is the one destination where door delivery is available. Our Kathmandu office supports the receiver. See cargo from the UK to Nepal and excess baggage to Nepal.
Cargo to Kenya from Leicester
Shipments from Leicester to Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International) and Mombasa are collected by the receiver at the airport; destination charges are paid by the receiver and our Nairobi office can advise. See cargo from the UK to Kenya and excess baggage to Kenya.
We also ship by air to worldwide destinations — ask about another destination.
Frequently asked questions
Do you collect excess baggage and cargo from Leicester?
Yes. Collection is available by appointment from Leicester, Loughborough, Nottingham, Derby, Northampton, Coventry and the surrounding towns. Send your postcode with the enquiry and the team confirms the collection arrangement and date.
Is collection in Leicester free?
Collection is free in some postcodes and charged in others. The charge, if any, is confirmed for your postcode with your quotation, before you book.
Can I drop off instead of booking a collection?
Yes. Drop-off at our office in Hayes, near Heathrow, is by appointment, seven days a week. Call or WhatsApp the UK team first.
How long does air cargo take from Leicester to Pakistan, Nepal or Kenya?
Typically 1–3 days from departure, depending on airline availability, destination and routing. Departures can be arranged any day of the week subject to space; book at least one day before departure.
How much does it cost?
There are no fixed per-kg prices. Every shipment is quoted individually by weight and destination. Send the packed weights, dimensions, your postcode and the destination, and the team confirms a quotation. Destination charges are paid by the receiver.
Do you send cargo from Leicester to Pakistan, Nepal and Kenya?
Yes. We collect from Leicester by appointment and ship by air to Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad and other Pakistani airports, to Kathmandu in Nepal (door delivery available) and to Nairobi and Mombasa in Kenya, typically 1–3 days from departure. Our own offices in Islamabad, Kathmandu and Nairobi support the receiver.