There are certain items that cannot be transported by the carrier either because they are hazardous or perishable. Please make sure to set these items aside before packing. Below is a list of the most common prohibited items.
Hazardous Materials: Items which are flammable, corrosive or explosive
| Sterno | Lamp Oils | Chemistry Sets |
| Matches & Lighters | Fire Extinguisher | Darkroom Chemicals |
| Kerosene | Aerosols | Pool Chemicals |
| Gasoline | Cleaning Solvents | Motor Oil |
| Propane & Propane Tanks | Ammonia | Car Batteries |
| Fireworks | Liquid Bleach | Fertilizer |
| Ammunition | Paint Products & Paint Thinner | Pesticides and Poisons |
Perishable Items: Plants, Food or living things which may die or spoil in transit
| Frozen Food | Live Plants | Open Perishable Food Products |
| Food Requiring Refrigeration | Small Pets |
Note: You should empty your refrigerators and freezers and keep the appliance doors open for at least 24 hours prior to loading to allow them to dry out completely and prevent the growth of mold.
Personal Items
Items of personal importance or sentimental value should be set aside and shipped separately to avoid problems should your shipment be delayed or items lost. We recommend that irreplaceable and sentimental items be carried with you instead of being packed with your shipment.
Items in this category include:
| Passports & Airline Tickets | Cell Phones & Chargers | School Records |
| Cash & Credit Cards | Car and spare Keys | Medical Records |
| Jewelry | Address Book | Financial Records |
| Check books | Personal Video of DVD’s | Insurance Documents |
| Deeds & Car Titles | Family Photographs | Prescription Medication |
