As Valentine’s Day approaches, it is a very busy time for Challenge Group. Two months ago, we commenced our weekly flight operations into Nairobi, deploying a Boeing 767-300BDSF freighter aircraft to connect this key market with Europe and beyond. Since then, we have tripled our capacity, upgrading certain flights with a Boeing 747-400F freighter aircraft.

This new destination, our first-ever in Africa, serves as a tangible solution to the ongoing airfreight capacity crunch across the continent. Moreover, through strategic alliances and strong local partnerships, Nairobi has become a vital gateway, enabling us to reach other critical destinations within Africa.

Over the last two weeks, Challenge Handling in Liège has managed over 30 flights from various customers, transporting more than 3,000 tons of fresh flowers. Our state-of-the-art facility provides a fast-track system, capable of handling the simultaneous loading of two Boeing 747-400F freighters. Additionally, we offer a dedicated cool area for post-flight treatment, cooling, and sorting, alongside an expedited customs clearance process. This further cements Liège Airport’s reputation as a top-tier gateway and a competitive hub for perishable goods, ensuring faster access to key European markets.

“With Nairobi as our first African destination, we are committed to supporting our customers' needs and delivering our services wherever required. Backed by nearly five decades of expertise in transporting perishable goods, we provide end-to-end logistics solutions tailored for this specific sector. Additionally, our operations in Nairobi support a crucial local industry, reinforcing our role as a key enabler of global trade”, Or Zak, Challenge Group CCO, stated.

“The upcoming Air Cargo Africa conference and exhibition presents the perfect opportunity for our sales team to engage with both existing and prospective customers, strengthen business relationships, and explore new opportunities to further expand our footprint across the continent” he added.

As Challenge Group continues to grow, we remain dedicated to providing innovative logistics solutions that empower global trade and connect key markets efficiently.