Chapman Freeborn delivers 11-tonne switchboard to Sydney

Chapman Freeborn, global air charter specialists and part of Avia Solutions Group, the world’s largest ACMI provider, successfully completed the time-sensitive delivery of an 11-tonne electrical switchboard. The outsized cargo was flown by charter from Jakarta (CGK) to Sydney (SYD) and delivered on schedule despite logistical and regulatory challenges, according to an official release from Chapman Freeborn.

The delivery was time-critical with a strict delivery deadline. Chapman Freeborn’s Australia team organised the charter of an IL-76PS, a specialised heavy-lift cargo aircraft, which was originally developed to deliver heavy machinery to remote areas, for the delivery from Jakarta (CGK) to Sydney (SYD).

The Chapman Freeborn team faced multiple unexpected delays during the process, making it crucial to avoid any setbacks in cargo packing and flight operations. Through strong coordination between internal teams and close communication with the client, Chapman Freeborn successfully ensured the shipment was delivered on time.

Another issue was handling the complex regulatory hurdles for deliveries of this type between Indonesia and Australia. For example, it was challenging to obtain flight permits for this delivery, especially in such a short time period. The Australia office’s seamless coordination and deep expertise in navigating the relevant regulations ensured all permits were acquired on time, the release added.

According to Cohen Tarzia, Business Development Manager from Chapman Freeborn Australia, a positive attitude and work ethic were important in ensuring the successful delivery of this outsized cargo.

“Our experienced team navigated the regulatory complexities and handled the unexpected delays with determination and expertise. Their ability to precisely coordinate tasks, together with their tenacity, ensured this critical equipment arrived on schedule. This meant our client could continue the smooth running of their operations and avoid costly delays. This case serves as further proof that Chapman Freeborn is ready to rise to the challenge, especially when deliveries are time-critical, have an outsized load, or feature complex regulatory hurdles,” says Tarzia.