We were asked to help transport a temperature-controlled MRI magnet from a factory in China to West Africa within a tight timeframe.
Delivering sensitive cargo to West Africa
In May 2023, an engineering company asked us to arrange a dangerous goods aircraft charter to transport an MRI magnet from a factory in China. The sensitive cargo was refrigerated in liquid helium, which evaporated during transit, meaning we had just seven days to deliver the shipment to its final destination in West Africa. With no direct flights, we sprung into action to find a solution.
Our Solution
Route: Zhengzhou > Liège > Conakry
Aircraft: Boeing B747F
A Boeing B747 was the only aircraft that could transport a consignment of this size, so our team leveraged their local contacts to quickly find one with availability for the charter.
The cargo was located at a factory in southern China, where airports are reluctant to handle dangerous goods, so we routed the flight from Zhengzhou in the north instead.
As there were no direct flights to Conakry, we decided to transit through Belgium and complete the customs formalities there before delivering the goods to their final destination.
The Finer Details
Trusted Experts: We leveraged our strong relationships with operators in Zhengzhou to secure the most flexible and cost-effective solution for this complex charter.
Attention to Detail: Our team liaised with the client, airline and handling agent to put preliminary preparations in place and ensure everything ran smoothly.
Cargo Tracking: After the flight landed, we sent the client photos and videos of the consignee collecting the cargo.