With only 48 hours to work with, our cargo team found the perfect solution for this sensitive operation.
Expediting the delivery of radioactive gold mining equipment
A gold mining company contacted our Singapore office for help importing a radiotracer from Thailand to Laos. They’d originally planned to fly the radioactive equipment on a scheduled service, but a ban on large commercial aircraft entering Laos had led to it becoming grounded in Bangkok. With the hazardous cargo needed within the next 48 hours, we knew an aircraft charter was the only way to get it there in time.
Our Solution
Route: Bangkok > Vientiane
Aircraft: Boeing 737-800
With no time to navigate the complex logistics involved in transporting radioactive cargo alongside other freight, we set about chartering a dedicated aircraft.
Despite the radiotracer weighing just 47 kg, a Boeing 737-800 was the smallest available aircraft in the region that could accommodate sensitive shipments.
Working closely with ground agents in Bangkok, our team quickly secured the correct documentation for flying the package via an aircraft charter instead of a scheduled service.
One of our cargo experts flew over from Singapore and accompanied the Boeing 737 from Bangkok to Laos, ensuring everything ran smoothly in transit.
The Finer Details:
Rapid Response: Our team found a solution within 24 hours, delivering the cargo within the client’s 48-hour deadline.
Unrivalled Expertise: We knew safety regulations meant the cargo couldn’t travel on a smaller passenger plane and quickly found a viable alternative.