Fuelled by the growth in
mining activities, air
charter services into
Mozambique have taken off
over the past four years.
“The oil and gas market has
picked up in Mozambique, which
is keeping us busy,” says Iain Clark,
managing director of Chapman
Freeborn Airchartering.
“We are currently advising
on some very
interesting
movements on
mining projects.
We are however
not at liberty to
provide details
at this stage,” he
says.
In addition
to the energy sector (gas, coal and
oil), Mozambique is becoming a
major supplier of minerals such
as aluminium, beryllium, and
tantalum.
The gas sector is relatively new,
and is firing up development to the
north of the country.
“Gas reserves have been
estimated to be the fourth largest
in the world. We have seen growth
in the oil and gas sectors requiring
our solutions,” he says.
Chapman Freeborn
Airchartering Africa is supported
in Mozambique
by the rest of the
global Chapman
Freeborn group,
which has been
moving cargo in
the country for
some time.
Clark says local
knowledge and
support is needed to ensure that
the cargo moves quickly and safely.
It starts with selecting the right
aircraft not only for the load, but
also for the conditions on the
ground.
“With our experience in
Mozambique we are able to focus
on valued-added services such
as providing pre-flight advice on
everything from documentation
requirements and customs
formalities to trucking and
warehousing arrangements,” he
says.
Fuel purchases often
need to be planned in
advance, and support
provided at the
airport for customs
and flight clearance.
In many cases
arrangements have
to be made
for specialist
equipment,
including
cranes and
custom-built
loading
structures to
handle the
cargo.
INSERT & CAPTION
We have seen growth in the
oil and gas sectors.
– Iain Clark
