Chapman signs deal with Santos e Vale to expand Portugal operations
Agreement expands Chapman’s cargo charter, on-board courier, time critical deliveries and group charter services.
(From left) Héctor Romero, General Manager, Iberia, Chapman Freeborn and Joaquim Vale, Chief Executive Officer, Santos e Vale Group.
Chapman Freeborn has signed 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.
Freight forwarders can now ship consignments between 1,200 kilogrammes and 120 tonnes under the terms of the new agreement, says an official release.
“This partnership allows Chapman Freeborn to enhance its market presence in Portugal and capitalise on the exciting economic opportunities in the region,” says Héctor Romero, General Manager Iberia, Chapman Freeborn. "With over fifty years of experience, Chapman Freeborn has a well-earned reputation as a trusted air charterer, and I look forward to working strategically with Santos e Vale as we look to expand our joint service offerings across Iberia.”
Joaquim Vale, Chief Executive Officer, Santos e Vale Group adds: “Our new partnership with Chapman Freeborn represents an important milestone in the expansion of our air cargo service offerings, positioning Santos e Vale as a new global operator in Portugal. This collaboration allows us to integrate into a global network of services, offering new logistical solutions where time makes all the difference.”
Following the agreement, Santos e Vale will also now offer group passenger charters for the first time, capitalising on its work as the supplier of Primeira Liga football clubs in Portugal, the release added.
