Chapman Freeborn’s UAE office has reported a strong start to 2026 for its cargo business, supporting growth in the charter company’s IMEA (India, Middle East and Africa) region.
The cargo division, led by Gerhard Coetzee, vice president cargo – IMEA, reached 170% of its monthly target for January, driven by a mix of regional logistics demand and intercontinental charter shipments, said Chapman Freeborn.
Targets were also exceeded for passenger and ACMI charter operations, said the charter company.
The passenger charter division reached 140% of its January target, while the ACMI division recorded 107% of its target.
According to the company, all three operational divisions reported performance above plan, supported by steady regional charter demand, cross-team collaboration, and disciplined execution across operational units.
“While January results represent only the first month of the year, they indicate stable operational activity across the UAE hub,” said Chapman Freeborn.
“The strong start to the year reflects both market demand and the experience of our regional teams,” said Linas Dovydenas, president – IMEA at Chapman Freeborn.
“Although it is still early in the year, these results give us confidence that our UAE operations are well positioned to support customers as charter aviation needs continue to evolve across the region.”
Chapman Freeborn expects charter demand across the IMEA region to remain dynamic through 2026, supporting the company’s broader operational objectives for the year ahead.
Airlines, logistics operators, and corporate customers are expected to continue relying on flexible charter capacity to respond to changing operational requirements, stated the company.
