In response to the ongoing Middle East conflict, Röhlig Logistics has expanded controlled air freight capacity to support customers moving cargo between Europe and Australia/New Zealand.
Reportedly, Röhlig Logistics has increased capacity by up to three times as disruptions impact traditional transit routes through the Middle East logistics corridor.
This contingency measure is designed to maintain cargo flow, minimise supply chain disruption, provide reliable alternatives to Middle East transit routes while supporting urgent and high-value shipments.
To this end, Röhlig arranged a dedicated Boeing 747 freighter charter to Sydney, delivering more than 100 tonnes of cargo capacity for time-critical and oversized shipments moving between Europe and Oceania.
The aircraft transported approximately 110 tonnes of cargo, loaded across 31 main deck positions and nine lower deck positions, along with a 20-foot pallet for specialised freight.
The charter operation required significant international coordination, including two flight crews and technical stopovers in Baku (GYD) and Hong Kong (HKG) before arriving in Sydney.
Röhlig Logistics airfreight manager APAC, Brett Smith, said: “Our customers needed capacity and fast solutions, and our team moved quickly to deliver.
“Coordinating shipments from 101 customers across nine countries in just three days is no small task, but it shows the strength of the Röhlig network and the commitment of our people to keep supply chains moving.”
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