CJ Logistics successfully transported fighter jet simulators from Korea to Poland, demonstrating advanced defense logistics capabilities
CJ Logistics has successfully transported fighter jet training equipment, a high-precision logistics operation that further solidifies its role as a key logistics partner in the rapidly growing K-defense industry.
The logistics company announced on February 24 that it has completed a defense logistics project, transporting two fighter jet simulators to Poland. The shipment included one Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and one Operational Flight Trainer (OFT), both manufactured at Korea Aerospace Industries’ (KAI) Goseong plant. Spanning five weeks from December 2024 to January 2025, the operation ensured the safe and precise delivery of the simulators to Mińsk Mazowiecki Air Base in Poland.
Similar to major defense equipment like fighter jets and tanks, training equipment such as simulators feature highly precise electronics and complex mechanical structures, requiring the utmost caution during transport. Given their sensitivity to shocks and vibrations, the risk of damage is high, making expert logistics handling essential.
To ensure transport stability, CJ Logistics adopted a “modular approach,” shipping the simulator in a disassembled state and reassembling it at the final destination. The simulator was broken down into 35 individual components, each carefully packaged and transported via ground and air logistics from Korea to Poland. To minimize external impact on the 28-ton cargo, a total of 15 vibration-free vehicles were used throughout the journey. Upon arrival in Poland, the shipment underwent a strict customs clearance process, including a comprehensive condition inspection and entry procedures, before being fully reassembled for operational use.
For this project, CJ Logistics leveraged its expertise to design the optimal air transport route, navigating airspace regulations and security requirements across multiple countries. Since the simulator was classified as military equipment, certain regions restricted airspace access, making a direct route from Korea to Poland unfeasible. Instead, CJ Logistics developed an alternative route via Vancouver, Canada. This strategic routing prioritized both efficiency and stability, successfully demonstrating CJ Logistics’ capabilities in defense logistics.
CJ Logistics is solidifying its presence in defense logistics, leveraging route optimization technology and modular transport solutions to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in the global defense market. In 2024, the company successfully transported KAI’s T-50TH fighter jet to Takhli Air Base in Thailand by disassembling it into four key components: the fuselage, wings, vertical tail and engine. In 2022, the company successfully transported nine Black Eagles T-50B aircraft, jets also used by the Republic of Korea Air Force’s aerobatic team, to Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT), an international airshow in the U.K. using a modular approach.
As CJ Logistics continues to build expertise in handling a diverse range of defense assets, including tanks and helicopters, Jang Young-ho, Chief of CJ Logistics’ International Freight Solution (IFS) division, stated, “Our specialized expertise in defense logistics and extensive experience in handling various types of cargo enabled us to successfully transport the jet simulator to Poland.” He added, “By ensuring consistent logistics operations, we aim to enhance our competitiveness and reliability while further strengthening our expertise to support the globalization of K-defense.”
