Condition of Carriage


Condition of Carriage

We carry the following, but they are not protected by our Mareska Food Suppliers & Logistics Liability Cover and must travel at the sender’s own risk:

  • Living creatures
  • Perishables and other goods liable to spoil
  • Cheques
  • Money orders
  • Securities
  • Tickets
  • Vouchers
  • Stamps
  • Precious metals or precious stones
  • Jewellery
  • Works of art
  • Antiques
  • Memorabilia
  • Watches
  • Wines and spirits
  • Furs
  • Tobacco
  • Glass
  • Ceramics
  • Pottery
  • Porcelain
  • China
  • Perspex
  • Acrylics
  • Fibre glass
  • Television sets that are non-compatible freight
  • Plasma screens


We cannot accept the following for carriage:


  • Any item that is marked with a diamond shaped ‘hazardous’ sticker
  • Animals and livestock
  • Explosives
  • Bullion
  • Money
  • Firearms
  • Ammunition
  • Fireworks
  • Vehicle parts that are not boxed
  • Bicycles that are not boxed
  • Gearboxes, or any other mechanical part if contains oil or invasive liquid
  • Mattresses in plastic covers
  • Furniture unless in flat pack form
  • Human remains or ashes
  • Any item which is illegal under UK law.


Full Cancellations


If you cancel our services, the following provisions will apply for refunds:

  • If you cancel our services more than 4 weeks before the service take a place, you will receive a 100% refund.
  • If you cancel our services from 2-4 weeks before the service take a place, you will receive a 50% refund.
  • If you cancel our services from 7 days to 14 days before the service take a place, you will receive a 25% refund.
  • If you cancel our services within 7 days before the service take a place, you will receive no refund.


Method of Refund


  • The refund will be given via BACS to a UK based bank account and the delegate is responsible for providing us with the correct information to facilitate the procedure. Refunds can no longer be supplied by cheque. If you paid a deposit, we will refund it to you (without interest) within 15 days of termination.