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Updates and latest news from the Chapman Freeborn OBC team around the world.

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Press release: Chapman Freeborn OBC announces sustainability plans to reduce global carbon emissions

Chapman Freeborn OBC, leading provider of time-critical on board courier solutions, and part of Avia Solutions Group, has announced sustainability plans which encompass carbon neutralisation and green office initiatives.

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Chapman Freeborn OBC expands global footprint with new sales office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Chapman Freeborn OBC has expanded into Dubai, UAE to help provide dedicated support for customers in the Arabian market.

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Chapman Freeborn OBC launches new version of their courier app

In November 2018, Chapman Freeborn OBC launched the first ever app developed for couriers. This app has helped to significantly increase the visibility and efficiency of On Board Courier shipments.

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High fashion is traveling with Chapman Freeborn OBC in style

In February our on board courier (OBC) team in Cologne received an urgent request. The very next day, valuable fashion items had to be picked up in Paris and transported as quickly as possible to a photoshoot in Central America.

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When time is of essence – OBC Team delivers urgently needed vessel parts to Bilbao, Spain

On a Friday afternoon, the Cologne team was contacted with an urgent request. The shipment consisted of two small boxes with spare parts for a vessel.

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Chapman Freeborn OBC delivers a parallel just-in-time solution

The Chapman Freeborn OBC team in Hong Kong has demonstrated its ability to quickly adapt and change its delivery solutions based on the customer’s needs.

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Pasquale Bellarosa, Director Sales & Operations celebrates 10 years at Chapman Freeborn OBC

Pasquale Bellarosa, better known as ‘Lino’ recently celebrated 10 years working at Chapman Freeborn OBC.

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Chapman Freeborn OBC special request: need 60 boxes repacked and wrapped

Chapman Freeborn Hong Kong hub received a special request to pick up 60 boxes of auto parts. They needed to be repacked and wrapped for shipment to the United States over the weekend. On the surface, this seems like a fairly simple request.

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Luxury goods are safe in our hands

Each customer's need for their time critical hand-carry business varies. With over 47 years of experience, Chapman Freeborn OBC brokers have a deep understanding of their requirements – as well as the necessary insurance to carry high-value shipments all around the world.

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