Chapman Freeborn delivers 292 tonnes of solar panels to Türkiye

Chapman Freeborn, part of Avia Solutions Group, managed three charter flights transporting close to 300 tonnes of solar panels from China to Türkiye within one week to meet a change in taxes on solar panels. The flights were operated using Boeing 777F aircraft from Qatar Airways and Silk Way West Airlines between Shanghai Pudong Airport and Istanbul Airport.

In total, 447 pallets were transported, weighing 292 tonnes and amounting to 685 cubic metres. The charters were executed on September 3, 8 and 10. Chapman Freeborn coordinated with the client and airlines to complete the shipments on time.

“The pallets had varied sizes and weights, so we worked closely with the airlines on pallet build-up and planning to optimise the use of aircraft space. The high volumes tested the 777Fs’ capacity limits of 100 tonnes and 550 cubic metres. We achieved full aircraft utilisation on all three flights, two with Qatar Airways and one with Silk Way West Airlines. This ensured cost-effectiveness, and we also maintained transparent cost communication with the client throughout the process to avoid any unpleasant surprises,” said Emre Sanisoglu, Cargo Charters Consultant at Chapman Freeborn.

Sanisoglu added that the company coordinated three charters within one week and provided real-time updates on departures and arrivals to the client.

“This operation demonstrated Chapman Freeborn’s capacity to work in close coordination with stakeholders and draw upon our extensive global network and decades of experience to ensure the timely execution of three complex cargo deliveries,” said Gerhard Coetzee, Vice President Cargo – IMEA at Chapman Freeborn.

Chapman Freeborn has over 50 years of experience providing air cargo charter services for corporations, governments, NGOs, relief agencies, and high-net-worth individuals. The company is part of Avia Solutions Group, which operates a fleet of 209 aircraft worldwide and has more than 250 subsidiaries.