Some shipments are measured in weight and volume. Others, in value and risk.
When a woodworking industry client needed to move a €7 million machine (packed into three oversized units weighing a total of 6,900 kg) from the Plovdiv area (Bulgaria) to the US via Atlanta, every step had to be perfect.
The Challenge
The total weight of the cargo reached 6,900 kg, well beyond standard air freight parameters. Valued at €7 million, the shipment required precise coordination and thorough risk management. Under the Montreal Convention (1999), standard carrier liability for air cargo is capped at 26 SDR/kg — in this case, roughly $202,000 USD. Without additional coverage, the client would have been exposed to over $6.8M in uninsured risk.
Our Approach
We managed the full 7-day door-to-door process:
- Local pickup in Bulgaria and secure handover to the air carrier
- Oversized air freight coordination through Atlanta
- Final delivery to the client’s site in the US
- Advice and assistance with the full-value cargo insurance, for end-to-end coverage.
The Result
The shipment was delivered on time, intact, and fully insured — a seamless solution to a complex logistics challenge.
When the value is high, the margin for error is zero. At GOPET, we don’t just move cargo, we protect your investment by supporting you in anticipating your risk and reaching your outcomes.
Contact us at air@gopettrans.com for tailored air freight solutions that move your business forward with confidence.