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We’ll keep the cars rolling, even when the wheels are not!

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Vehicles loaded into the aircraft.

BMW makes fast cars and expects fast delivery. They assigned us to transport various vehicle models from Europe to Asia. The time frame and the number of vehicles made it necessary to charter an entire 747 Cargo Aircraft from Airbridge Cargo.

The presence of our dedicated team with over 20 years of experience was essential for the success of a recent major project for the BMW Group.

We managed and handled all aspects - from load planning until final loading into the aircraft.

The BMW Group vehicles were built on airline equipment and SGL-owned car racks in cooperation with Cargogate employees trained in handling vehicles. Due to the complexity of the load plan and different vehicle models, maximum flexibility was essential to use the optimum loading space and to ensure that all vehicles would depart as planned.

Top performance expected

Bayerische Motoren Werke, which is what the famous three letters BMW stand for, has a long history within the automotive industry. Since 1916 they have been the creators and designers of the finest German engineering.

Being a top luxury auto brand known for its cars’ reliability and performance, BMW naturally expects nothing but the same top performance from its suppliers and logistics partners. It is a matter of trust.

We want to thank the BMW Group for the confidence they have put in our abilities, and we also like to thank Airbridge Cargo and Cargogate for their excellent cooperation.

Teamwork, insights, and experience made the difference. Now we look forward to the next joint project!

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