2010 – PRESENT

CLGS has been a trusted logistics partner to the Defense Logistics Agency’s Subsistence Prime Vendor (SPV) program since 2010, providing end-to-end support for the delivery of food supplies to U.S. and allied forces stationed in Afghanistan, Iraq, Djibouti and Iceland.

Operating from our regional logistics hubs in USA and UAE, we deliver a comprehensive range of services:

• Chartered & Managed Freighter Aircraft
  Scheduled airlift operations ensuring timely and secure delivery of foodstuffs to forward operating bases.
• Pick, Pack & Build Services
  Custom palletizing and cargo optimization to maximize aircraft capacity and efficiency.
• Capacity Resell Program
  Commercial resell strategies to optimize contracted lift and reduce operational costs.
• Retrograde Logistics
  Coordinated return of empty containers and equipment from all operational theaters.
• In-Theater Expertise
  Ex-military personnel embedded in key locations, ensuring mission-aligned execution and situational awareness.
• Perishable Goods Management
  Distribution of fresh food (FFV) from our climate-controlled reefer warehouse in Sharjah, ensuring quality and compliance across supply chains.
• This program highlights our proven capability to support large-scale, high-complexity operations in austere and challenging environments.

2014

In 2014, CLGS successfully executed a high-security logistics operation involving the air and sea transport of 35 armored personnel vehicles (APVs) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This mission-critical project required precise coordination and specialized handling across every stage of the supply chain.

Scope of Services Included:

• Specialist Permit Coordination
  Comprehensive review and acquisition of all required permits, ensuring full compliance with international transport and defense export regulations.
• Expert Ground & Air Handling
  On-site specialists managed the secure and careful loading, unloading, and transit of armored vehicles, adhering to strict safety and handling protocols.
• Advanced Load Planning
  Detailed load configuration to maximize space utilization and aircraft efficiency, ensuring safe and cost-effective transport.
• This project showcased our ability to deliver sensitive, oversized defense cargo with speed, compliance, and precision under demanding conditions.

2009 – PRESENT

Since 2009, CLGS has provided secure, compliant, and end-to-end logistics solutions for the transportation of weapons, ammunition, and other sensitive materials to military theatres, including Iraq and Afghanistan on behalf of US Government contractors.

Operating within one of the most regulated and high-risk logistics environments, our services include:

• Coordinated Ground Collections
  Nationwide pick-up services across the United States, synchronized with international export schedules.
• Licensing, Handling & Regulatory Compliance
  Full management of ITAR, EAR, and other defense-related export licenses and permits, ensuring strict adherence to all legal and security requirements.
• Hazardous Air Cargo Transport
  Expert handling and certified transport of dangerous goods via airfreight, including munitions and explosives.
• In-Theater Clearance & Final Delivery
  Oversight of customs clearance, diplomatic documentation, and secure final-mile delivery within Afghanistan.
• This ongoing program demonstrates our deep capability in handling high-risk, high-security logistics with precision, discretion, and unwavering compliance.

2011- 2014

Between 2011 and 2014, CLGS facilitated the transport and supply of critical aircraft assets—valued at over $32.5 million—in support of operations by ISAF, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Subsistence Prime Vendor (DLA SPV), and the Australian Defence Force in Afghanistan.

This complex operation involved the movement of multiple aircraft types, including:
B747F, B737F, A300F, and IL-76

Key Services Delivered:

• Specialist Ground & Air Handling
  Expert coordination and secure handling of large-frame aircraft, ensuring safe and efficient transitions through international gateways.
• Licensing & Permit Management
  End-to-end management of all certifications, aviation documentation, and defense-related export permits to ensure full regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
• This project underscores our ability to manage high-value, oversized, and highly regulated cargo movements into conflict and post-conflict zones with absolute precision.