The client chose air cargo rather than ocean freight for transporting this delicate, oversized equipment because of a tight timeframe for delivery.
Yoann Maugran, Sales Manager France at Chapman Freeborn Airchartering BV, said: “When a customer entrusts us with an oversized shipment, we understand that there is no room for error and that every detail counts. This is where Chapman Freeborn’s expertise comes into play. Oversized freight is often the most challenging part of our business, but also the most rewarding when a mission is successfully completed.”
Chapman Freeborn overcame multiple technical challenges in order to successfully execute this delivery on time and in a cost-effective manner. The welded tubes were shipped in a 20m-long crate, which ruled out side-door loading as an option.
A complex combination of cranes and loaders was used, which required careful coordination. For the truck offload and build-up, two cranes were employed.
Then 3 high loaders, operated by 6 ground staff, were used for the airside loading. Throughout this process, Chapman Freeborn worked closely with Challenge Group, who were brought in to provide experienced ground handling services at Liege Airport (LGG).
“This project has highlighted Chapman Freeborn’s expertise in oversized air cargo handling, its ability to smoothly coordinate multi-faceted operations, and its adaptability in the face of last-minute changes,” concluded Yoann Maugran.