Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has enjoyed an excellent first six months of the year, in which charter flights and turnover both saw double-digit growth, with revenues up 14% compared to the same period last year. Chris Leach, Chairman and Founder of ACS said: “We are delighted with performance across the board for the first half of the year [our financial year starts on February 1st], but particularly happy with private jets, which saw a 20% increase in revenue. Our … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service gives half year sales update
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Intradco Global completes live animal air transport of 1,200 breeding pigs
Equine and animal transport specialists Intradco Global, part of the Chapman Freeborn Group, completed the successful air shipment of 1,200 breeding pigs from Denmark to the Philippines last month. A full charter of a B747-400F freighter was used for this shipment, which took place in July. The pigs are to be used for breeding and genetic multiplication, with the animals destined for the end-client's farm in the Philippines. As is always the case with the air transport of live animals, welfare … [Read more...] about Intradco Global completes live animal air transport of 1,200 breeding pigs
Chapman Freeborn makes cargo charter delivery of oversized industrial equipment from Belgium to China
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has successfully handled the delivery of oversized industrial equipment from Belgium to China. The equipment, welded tubes for industrial heat exchangers, was 20 meters long and weighed 700 kg. It was nose-loaded into a Boeing 747-400F at Liege Airport (LGG), Belgium and flown by cargo part-charter to Zhengzhou (CGO), China. The client chose air cargo rather than ocean freight for transporting this delicate, oversized equipment because of a tight … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn makes cargo charter delivery of oversized industrial equipment from Belgium to China
Chapman Freeborn enables multiple successful shipments of specialised automotive material from China
Global air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn, which is part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, has successfully executed a series of urgent shipments of specialised automotive material from China to Europe as part of an ongoing partnership. Transporting these parts requires a level of specialisation and familiarity with the materials and relevant customs procedures, but also a strong local network and team dedication. Chapman Freeborn’s teams in China and Poland are … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn enables multiple successful shipments of specialised automotive material from China
Air cargo charters supporting US supply chain managers during tariff volatility
It is a challenging time for supply chain decision-makers and managers in the US. The introduction of tariffs on a wide range of goods from markets across the globe has ramped up volatility, especially as many of the deadlines for these tariffs change regularly. According to Jack Burt, Senior Vice President of Cargo at Chapman Freeborn USA, the industry is experiencing significant shifts. "The net impact of tariffs on air cargo market demand is likely to be negative, as high tariffs could lead … [Read more...] about Air cargo charters supporting US supply chain managers during tariff volatility
Aircraft charters prove their worth during Cambodia-Thailand border closure
The Asian offices of leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, have been exceptionally busy over the past month, arranging almost 100 charter flights with more than 5,000 tons of cargo, following the closure of the Thailand-Cambodia land border. Brendan Toomey, CEO of ACS Singapore, commented: “The closure of the Thailand-Cambodia border meant that all road transport stopped immediately, leading to significant logistical disruptions across multiple industries which rely heavily … [Read more...] about Aircraft charters prove their worth during Cambodia-Thailand border closure
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