For aviation freight, size and complexity are as demanding as the timelines — delivering it seamlessly requires precision, expertise, and flawless coordination.

The Challenge at a Glance

The aviation industry, particularly in aircraft recycling and refurbishment, presents unique logistical demands. Our client, an established global player, is transporting oversized, fragile cargo such as aircraft parts and seats, which requires specialised handling, precise planning, and strict regulatory compliance.

Key challenges:

• Complex Cargo Specifications: Moving oversized components (40-ft Out-of-Gauge containers) and 1,000+ aircraft seats ranging from economy to business class.
• Operational Constraints: Restricted airline house timings, limited lift capacity (4 seats per trip), and repacking stretched operations across two weeks.
• Customs and FTZ Compliance: Coordinating pickups from Dubai’s Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and ensuring smooth import clearance in Malaysia, including appointment letter requirements.

The Ninja Van’s Solutions

To preserve the integrity of the client’s temperature-sensitive chocolates during transit, we implemented a tailored cold chain solution that ensured consistent quality from start to finish.

To tackle these logistical challenges, we implemented a structured, end-to-end freight plan focused on efficiency, cost control, and precision.

1. Tailored Cargo Handling

• Deployed low-bed trailers to safely transport oversized and Out-of-Gauge (OOG) cargo from Dubai.
• Coordinated Full Truck Load (FTL) trucking for 1,000+ aircraft seats between Singapore and Malaysia on a strict schedule: pickup on Day 0, dispatch on Day 1.
• Aligned cargo movements with restricted airline house operating hours to ensure smooth, timely operations.

2. End-to-End Coordination

• Managed door-to-door logistics, including pickup, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Streamlined compliance with FTZ requirements in Dubai and Malaysian import processes, including appointment letter facilitation.
• Secured competitive freight rates, ensuring cost efficiency without compromising service quality.

The Result

The final delivery of oversized components and 1,000+ seats was completed ahead of schedule and without disruption—a reflection of precision planning and execution.

Key Outcomes:

• Safe and secure transport of complex, oversized cargo across regions.
• Adherence to strict operational timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Cost-efficient logistics without compromising service quality.

Struggling with the Complexities of Oversized Freight?

Take the stress out of moving oversized and sensitive aviation cargo with solutions designed to handle every challenge with care and precision. Contact us today to learn how we can simplify even the most demanding logistics challenges.