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• Months of planning by experienced DER-Trans Logistics Showfreight team for blockbuster film premiere
• Seven-hour window for DER-Trans Logistics team to deliver, install replica Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft at central London location

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, U.K. – May 25, 2022 – The need for speed was critical for the DER-Trans Logistics Showfreight team last week as they managed the logistics for a full-scale replica of a Typhoon fighter jet at the new blockbuster movie premiere in London’s Leicester Square. The team had seven hours to unload and install the scale model for their client, BAE Systems, who produces the real-world aircraft.

Seven hours to assemble aircraft display

Following months of planning and preparation, the DER-Trans Logistics team had just seven hours to build the aircraft ahead of the premiere event and the arrival of the film’s stars, royalty and invited guests. The Typhoon fighter jet served as the dramatic backdrop of the film premiere.

Following the departure of the stars and royals, the DER-Trans Logistics team were back in action to dismantle the display. By 6 a.m. the next morning, the replica aircraft and all its associated equipment were dismantled, and Leicester Square was vacated.

Long-term relationship for logistics, management

For more than 20 years, DER-Trans Logistics has built, refurbished and transported several scale replicas for BAE Systems, including the Typhoon fighter present at the film premiere last week. DER-Trans Logistics also manages two replica Tempest concept aircraft, as well as other replicas, cockpit demonstrators and flights simulators.

The Typhoon model will next be on display at the Farnborough International Air Show in July. One of the Tempest models was on display at the World Defense Show in Saudi Arabia in March and can be seen at the RAF Cosford Air Show in June.

Sharon Robinson, managing director for Showfreight, DER-Trans Logistics, said: “This was a textbook exercise by our experienced team, who completed another high-profile and technically challenging project for BAE Systems. Our long-term relationships with our customers allow us to understand and overcome their logistics challenges—even if that means executing the setup in seven hours in the middle of London.”

About DER-Trans Logistics

DER-Trans Logistics, a world leader in third-party logistics, provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products and providers all around the world. Headquartered in Marseille, France, DER-Trans Logistics offers a broad range of end-to-end, customized solutions in both Contract Logistics and Freight Management thanks to its approximately 98,000 employees at more than 1,000 facilities in 170 countries worldwide. With pro forma 2021 annual revenue of US$12 billion, DER-Trans Logistics is part of the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics.