My Baggage

Shipping a suitcase separately from its owner can simplify a move, a period of study away from home, or a trip with bulky equipment. From Belfast, My Baggage arranges door-to-door shipments of luggage, boxes, and sports equipment; booking, payment, and tracking are handled online. The company acts as a booking agent for carriers: it coordinates pickup and delivery while courier companies transport the items.

The idea grew from a specific problem. In 2009, while studying engineering in Edinburgh, Paul Stewart looked for an easier way to move his belongings between that city and Belfast. The service began as Uni Baggage, aimed mainly at students. In 2019, it became My Baggage as its audience and international routes expanded.

Shipping options cover suitcases and boxes as well as bicycles and golf clubs. The company serves students, people moving abroad, expats, vacationers, and sports teams; it also handles gifts sent to relatives in another country. Available options depend on the destination and the type of item entered for a quote.

The process starts by entering the origin and destination countries along with the shipment’s dimensions and weight. Once the booking is complete, the customer prints the labels generated by the system.

A carrier collects the items from the specified address and delivers them to the destination. An online account keeps order history, provides tracking, sends email or text notifications, and lets customers arrange another pickup if the first one does not take place.

International shipments may require customs information and documents that vary by country and contents. My Baggage publishes guidance on personal-effects customs procedures and maintains a list of prohibited items, so customers should review the terms before completing a booking. Included compensation coverage and any optional increase are governed by the terms for each shipment.

The service can suit travelers who want to move without carrying boxes or equipment, or people relocating belongings without hiring a full-service moving company. It is not a baggage drop-off counter: customers book online, and the carrier collects from the address they provide. The Belfast address published by the company is its head office and mailing address.