The cargo included industrial pumps, precision spare parts, and oversized units
Chapman Freeborn has completed a time-critical cargo charter, transporting oversized oilfield equipment from China to Saudi Arabia.
The shipment was arranged for a client in the oil and gas sector that needed to urgently replenish operational stock, as ongoing global shipping delays and airfreight backlogs began to impact operations.
The cargo included industrial pumps, precision spare parts, and oversized units measuring up to 8m in length. In total, 90 tonnes were transported using main-deck capacity on a Boeing 747 freighter, selected for its ability to handle heavy and outsized cargo.
On track
Getting the cargo to departure was not entirely straightforward. Due to fuelling constraints at the original airport, the shipment first had to be moved inland to an alternative location. Chapman Freeborn’s team in China arranged overnight trucking and handled the full freight forwarding process to keep everything on track.
“From arranging overnight trucking in China to managing routing constraints and final slot approvals in Saudi Arabia, the teams worked around the clock to keep everything on schedule,” stated Ronny Samaey, Cargo Charter Manager, Chapman Freeborn.
“This operation required close coordination and flexibility at every stage. It is a strong example of how our global network and local expertise come together to deliver when timelines are critical,” added Gerhard Coetzee, Vice President Cargo, IMEA at Chapman Freeborn.
