Chapman Freeborn will mark over 20 years of operating in China this week, after opening its first offices in Beijing and Hong Kong in 2004. Chapman Freeborn’s China operations have grown exponentially over the last twenty years, opening five offices, leveraging capacity across the Chapman Freeborn Group – including Magma Aviation’s direct charter flights – to seize opportunities in new markets like e-commerce, and earlier last year appointing Allen Liu to oversee operations across the new … [Read more...] about Chinese New Year marks 20 years of Chapman Freeborn in China
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Chapman Freeborn restructures to expand European cargo operations
Chapman Freeborn has completed a strategic restructure of its European cargo operations team to manage long-term strength in traditional markets and growth of new industry verticals. James Gilliard has been appointed Vice President of Cargo Sales, and Markus Schmidt Vice President of Cargo Commercial Operations, both reporting into Reto Hunziker who remains President of Europe. “This is an exciting time to join Chapman Freeborn as it reinvigorates its sales drive into new untapped … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn restructures to expand European cargo operations
Chapman Freeborn strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia with AJEX Logistics Services agreement
Chapman Freeborn has expanded its cargo operations in Saudi Arabia, having signed an agreement with AJEX Logistics Services, a Middle East-based company specialising in express distribution and shipping solutions. The move by the global charterer comes as a strategic response to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programme which aims to increase air freight capacity to 4.5 million tons per year. “This collaboration aligns with our mission to provide world-class aviation services and reflects our … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia with AJEX Logistics Services agreement
Chapman Freeborn appoints new president for IMEA region
Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas, President, India, Middle East & Africa (IMEA) as it continues to expand its presence in the region. Dovydenas previously spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, in both Chief Executive Officer and Chief Commercial Officer roles before joining the charter broker in 2022. “From 2007 until 2023 Linas played an integral part in almost all of Avia Solutions Group’s group companies’ development and … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints new president for IMEA region
Chapman Freeborn agrees partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist
Chapman Freeborn has entered an exclusive partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist Santos e Vale to expand its cargo charter, on-board courier, time critical, and passenger charter services across the Iberian Peninsula. The partnership, announced at the recent Supply Chain Magazine Iberia conference in Madrid, follows a growth in demand from the general cargo, aerospace, oil and gas, automotive, and construction sectors. “This partnership allows Chapman Freeborn to … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn agrees partnership with Portuguese multimodal logistics specialist
Chapman Freebon negotiate makeshift helipad to fulfil urgent delivery deadline
Chapman Freeborn landed an AS-355 helicopter on a neighbouring carpark to ensure vital automotive equipment reached its destination in the quickest time to keep production disruption to a minimum. Following a last-minute request from a German car manufacturer, Chapman Freeborn drew upon its fifty years of experience to identify and request the use of an adjacent carpark as a temporary helipad. “We are well aware that for our automotive customers, every second lost to inactivity translates … [Read more...] about Chapman Freebon negotiate makeshift helipad to fulfil urgent delivery deadline