Chapman Freeborn appoints ALS Portugal as exclusive agent

May 20 2014 Print This Article

Chapman Freeborn is delighted to announce that it has appointed ALS Portugal Aviation & Logistics Solutions Lda as its exclusive representative for the Portuguese market.

The aircraft charter specialist has worked closely with the management team of Cascais-based ALS Portugal for a number of years and the new agreement will give local customers greater access to worldwide air charter solutions.

ALS Portugal is a company that follows a Fifth Party Logistic Model (5PL) by organising and implementing comprehensive aviation and logistics services and guaranteeing appropriate solutions for the management of all phases of a network supply chain.

In addition to marketing Chapman Freeborn's cargo charter expertise, ALS Portugal will also give local clients access to the company's specialist on board courier (OBC) division and passenger air charter services.

Pierre Van Der Stichele, Director of Business Development at Chapman Freeborn, said: We're delighted to be formalising our close working relationship with ALS Portugal. They share in common our focus on excellent customer service and we welcome the opportunity to enhance our coverage in the Portuguese market.

Anthony Beirao, CEO of ALS Portugal, added: "This is a very important step for ALS Portugal as we are partnering with the world's leading aircraft charter provider. As a company they possess a proven reputation for competence and professionalism, and a client base that includes multinational companies, governments and humanitarian agencies, as well as private customers and respected figures in the world of entertainment.