Recently launched CharterDesk has completed its first two cargo charter operations.
The company, which began operations at the end of last month, organised flights in response to urgent logistics challenges faced by automotive and perishable cargo customers.
The first flight took place towards the end of June and was carried out on behalf of a leading car manufacturer and an international integrator.
The shipment was needed to avoid a temporary production stop.
CharterDesk utilised a BBN Airlines Türkiye Airbus A321 freighter to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Istanbul (IST), carrying 11 tonnes of automotive parts destined for a factory in Turkey.
CharterDesk arranged all permits and handling operations in collaboration with the operator.
The second charter operation, arranged for a Turkish agent, took place at the beginning of July and involved an MNG Airlines’ Airbus 330 freighter.
The aircraft flew from Istanbul (IST) to Ouagadougou (OUA) carrying 59 tonnes of perishable cargo requiring steady temperature control of between 15°C and 25°C.
“The main challenge in this case, however, was the lack of JET A1 fuel at OUA airport at the time of booking,” the company explained in a press release.
“CharterDesk immediately reached out to its own fuelling contacts and successfully assisted the airline in arranging fuel uplift in Burkina Faso on the planned flight date.”
Emir Ozdabak, managing director of CharterDesk, said: “Cargo charters are usually booked during emergency situations, such as the risk of a factory shutdown or, as could become a more pressing issue these days, a fuel shortage situation.”
He added: “Quick-thinking, speed and trust are the key ingredients to successful charter operations. Every charter differs in requirements and obstacles, both expected and unexpected ones.”
