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Charters support US supply chain in volatile times

It is a challenging time for supply chain decision-makers and managers in the US. Airfreight is experiencing significant shifts, says Jack Burt, Senior vice president of cargo at broker Chapman Freeborn USA. The introduction of tariffs on a wide range of goods from markets across the globe has ramped up volatility, especially as many of the deadlines for these tariffs change regularly. He explains: "The net impact of tariffs on air cargo ... [+]

Air charter firm gears up for hurricane season

With Colorado State’s forecasting team predicting nine hurricanes, including four major ones,air charterer Chapman Freeborn is gearing up for the coming season, which officially began on June 1. The specialist, Part of Avia Solutions Group, recently formed an Aviation Emergency Service (AES), division. Senior vice president of cargo for the Americas, Jack ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn promotes two

Chapman Freeborn has promoted Isidro Nuñez Oñate to senior charter manager, overseeing brokers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. He served nearly 16 years as a specialist charter broker for the business’ automotive clients, and is approaching his quarter century at the company. Sales and training lead Claire Fallon meanwhile moves to ... [+]

Nunes joins Chapman Freeborn board

Bernardo Nunes has joined the board of air broker Chapman Freeborn, following his appointment as chief operating officer in November. He will continue to serve in his current role, leading global operations across the Chapman Freeborn group, including Magma Aviation, Intradco Global, On Board Courier (OBC) and the Arcus Air ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn sees female surge

UK-based broker  Chapman Freeborn saw a 48% increase in the number of women employed in management positions over the last year, in addition to a 9% increase in the number of women in the business as a whole. It grew its total headcount by 3% overall.  Senior UK human resources business partner, ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn wins full-service award

Chapman Freeborn was voted Best Full-Service Charter Company at the Aviation Achievement Awards in Dubai on 27 February. It was recognised for its critical role reinforcing supply chains’ resilience through time-critical deliveries and rapid response to humanitarian crises. [+]

Chapman Freeborn restructures in Europe

Air broker Chapman Freeborn has restructured its European cargo operations team with James Gilliard appointed vice president of cargo sales and Markus Schmidt vice president of cargo commercial operations, both reporting to Reto Hunziker who remains President of Europe. Gilliard will lead client acquisition and expansion into new markets, whilst Schmidt ... [+]

Chapman-Freeborn appoints Americas head of humanitarian

UK-based airfreight broker Chapman Freeborn has appointed Cam Bolton-Wilson vice president of its humanitarian and government division in the Americas. He joins Chapman Freeborn after serving for six years as a Commando in the UK’s Royal Marines and 18 years in the defence and humanitarian sectors, including senior leadership positions on ... [+]

Musical duo for Chapman Freeborn

Broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a European music and entertainment division, placing all operations under two new heads of department. Internal promotions see Paul Kindred appointed head of music and entertainment business development, while Chloe Phelps becomes head of music and entertainment charters. Kindred said: “Chapman Freeborn has been the leading ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president, India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). Dovydenas spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, as chief executive and chief commercial officer roles before joining the charter broker arm in 2022. [+]

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