Entrusted with expert handling of sensitive cargo for defence gathering
GAC Laser Specialised Logistics pulled out all the stops to ensure smooth handling of dangerous goods and other defence-related cargo for the recently concluded Africa Aerospace & Defence Exhibition (AAD) 2018.
It was the fourth consecutive time that the company was entrusted with the sensitive cargoes as the official on-site freight contractor and sole freight agent of the bi-annual exhibition.
Held at the Waterkloof Airforce Base in Tshwane, Pretoria, AAD is Africa’s only aerospace and defence expo and air show that demonstrates the latest defence technologies and solutions over land, sea and air.
Shipments were brought to the site from around the world in more than 20 containers, including 30 tons of air freight. After completing customs clearance, including special inspections and procedures where required, the GAC team booked the containers into the base warehouse and set about unloading and safely transporting the defence materials to the stands.
“Managing and overseeing such a large and complex project is our speciality,” says Nico Troostheide, GAC Laser Specialised Logistics Managing Executive. “Our team of experts successfully handled over 70 permit applications for the import, clearance and delivery coming from varying countries throughout Africa and at least 60 countries globally.”
GAC Laser Specialised Logistics also handled the delivery of a M345 Jet Trainer aircraft and a fully equipped AS550 FLASH helicopter to the venue for the Paramount Group.
GAC Laser Specialised Logistics, a division of GAC Laser International Logistics, covers all major ports and terminals from its head office in Cape Town and branches in Durban, Port Elizabeth and Johannesburg.
