EFM Global Executes Record 17 Air Charters in 60 Days Amid Growing Logistics Demands

EFM Global, an international logistics consultant specializing in complex projects, successfully executed 17 air charters within a 60-day period this summer, more than triple the industry's typical seasonal average of five to six charters. This record-setting performance occurred during a time of significant pressure for music, film and live event production companies as demand for faster delivery escalates and logistics costs reach unprecedented levels.

Gary Morter, CEO of EFM, emphasized the significance of this achievement, stating that delivering this volume of charters in such a short period showcases the company's commitment to foresight, reliability and creative problem-solving. This capability allows clients to focus on content creation while EFM manages the complex logistics behind the scenes.

The company demonstrated its operational expertise through several high-profile charters. For a major infrastructure project in Saudi Arabia requiring accelerated construction, EFM coordinated four 747 freighters from Europe, consolidating oversized steel components and delivering them on time to prevent construction delays that could have stalled the entire project. In another instance, the EFM team managed a 767 charter from Los Angeles to Iceland involving 38 international customs documents, hazardous goods clearances and around-the-clock coordination between crews to ensure critical filming equipment arrived in Reykjavik precisely when needed.

EFM's capabilities were further tested by a series of multiple flights connecting Iceland, Scotland, England, Southern Sahara, Morocco, Greece, Belgium, Saudi Arabia, Germany and the United States. This operation required navigating complex customs requirements and last-minute dangerous goods classifications while ensuring equipment and passengers were delivered on time and in full at every stage of the journey. These operations highlight EFM's agility in handling complex, multi-vertical production demands while managing intricate regulatory, logistical and time-sensitive challenges.

Morter credited the company's success to the dedication of the EFM team, which managed cargo movements worldwide this summer, often relying on aircraft charters to meet seemingly impossible deadlines. The team's ability to follow shipments across continents and execute multiple large, complex projects demonstrates what Morter describes as a no-fail ethos that has become central to EFM's operational philosophy.

EFM's operational expertise not only supports the high-stakes demands of large-scale international projects but also helps shape the industry's understanding of how strategic logistics planning drives efficiency. The company advocates for early integration of logistics into production planning, assisting clients in avoiding delays, unexpected costs and scheduling errors. For more information about EFM Global and its logistics services, visit https://efm.global/.