, a dedicated air freight forwarding service which offers aerospace customers prioritised support for last minute, time critical and project cargo deliveries.

The Priority Services Desk has grown and developed in line with the unique requirements and fast-paced nature of the aerospace industry, offering rapid response and ‘around the clock’ support all year round. Its expansion responds to growing customer demands, as aerospace vendors, OEM’s, airlines and operators call for more personalised and added-value supply chain support.

The service has been well received by customers who have benefited from the Desk’s rapid response solutions, including (but not limited to) Next Flight Out, Hand Carry and Charter arrangements.

Mohammed Khan, Export Manager, Yusen Logistics UK said, “We offer a highly personalised service. Most of the material we transport is critical and we know what this means to our clients. We always look to deliver no matter how challenging the circumstances may be and we have a range of solutions to surpass expectations. This is what our Services Desk is all about.”

Yusen Logistics has been providing supply chain services to aerospace manufacturers for over fifteen years. With a significant presence in the US, Europe, Australasia and the Far East, the Company has developed its expertise by supporting OEMs and tiered manufacturers all over the world. Drawing upon its unique Japanese heritage and continuous improvement philosophy, Kaizen, Yusen sets itself apart by offering solutions which aim not only to support but to completely optimise the aerospace supply chain.

Yusen Logistics’ Aerospace Division offer a full range of services, including:

• Aircraft on Ground (AOG) Logistics
• Just in Time (JIT) Delivery
• Pre-paid and Routed Traffic
• Routable Parts Pools
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Logistics
• Supply Chain Management and Support
• Supply Chain Optimisation
• High/ Ultra High Security
• Temperature Control
• Customs Clearance
• Kitting, Packing and Line Feeding