Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) provider, successfully managed three charter flights transporting close to 300 tons of solar panels.
The full-capacity flights, which used Boeing 777F aircraft belonging to Qatar Airways and Silk Way West Airways, were all made within one week to enable importers to secure stock in Türkiye before a change to taxes on solar panels.
The three charter flights were made between Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Istanbul Airport (IST). In total, 447 pallets were transported, weighing over 292 tons and amounting to 685cbm.
Leveraging expertise
Chapman Freeborn leveraged its expertise in high-volume cargo planning and coordinated closely with the client and airlines to ensure the timely execution of these deliveries to meet a critical market deadline.
Handling such a high volume required detailed coordination and careful planning, explained Emre Sanisoglu, Cargo Charters Consultant, Chapman Freeborn.
Planning and optimization
“The pallets had varied sizes and weights, so we worked closely with the airlines on pallet build-up and planning to optimize the use of aircraft space. This ensured cost effectiveness, and we also maintained transparent cost communication with the client throughout the process to avoid any unpleasant surprises,” Sanisoglu commented.
“This operation demonstrated Chapman Freeborn’s capacity to work in close coordination with stakeholders and draw upon our extensive global network and decades of experience to ensure the timely execution of three complex cargo deliveries,” stated Gerhard Coetzee Vice President Cargo–IMEA.
