Air freighting outsized cargo challenging but rewarding

It is our team of experts that work with customers personally to understand the cargo and perhaps find ways of saving money by using smaller, more cost-effective aircraft – there is no substitute for people’s collective knowledge. Dan Morgan-Evans, Cargo Director, ACS Group

Air Charter Service (ACS), for example, recently transported four helicopters from Europe to West Africa.

The final weight and dimensions do occasionally vary and may offset all loading plans based on the initial blueprint information received at the beginning of the enquiry. Pierre Van Der Stichele, Vice President, Global Cargo, Air Partner Group

Transporting odd-size cargo involves having efficient and careful planning, a streamlined communication process, specific packaging and the right equipment to lift such cargo, without which transporting them becomes a challenge. Rajesh Menon, Regional Head of Cargo, South Asia, Middle East and Africa (SAMEA), Cathay Pacific Cargo

When it comes to oversized cargo, an often-heard phrase is "load ability". Proper equipment for loading becomes an essential - be it main deck loader, forklifts, cranes and manpower: all play an important contributing factor. It's a real weight & balance game. Tyler Porteous, Senior Director, Charter Sales & Business Development, Cargojet.

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