dnata further expands its LHR operations with bespoke cargo facility
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art cargo centre at London Heathrow airport (LHR). Part of the company’s ‘dnata City East’ complex, the bespoke facility further increases dnata’s capacity at LHR, ensuring continued smooth handling of a broad range of goods amid rapidly increasing demand for reliable and […]
AIPUT strengthens the resilience of vital LHR pharma airfreight facility
Aberdeen Standard Investments’ AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) has secured a lease extension to 2030 with Kuehne+Nagel for its Heathrow South Cargo Centre warehouse at Heathrow Airport, securing the site’s pivotal role as a nationally-important facility for the movement and storage of imported/exported pharmaceuticals and other medical products, such as life science-related IT […]
Emirates SkyCargo pulls out all stops to maintain UAE food supplies
Emirates SkyCargo has utilised the cargo capacity on its Boeing 777 freighter and Boeing 777-300ER passenger freighter aircraft to help maintain and replenish food supplies in the UAE during the Covid-19 pandemic. The air cargo carrier has helped import more than 34,000 tonnes of food into the country between January and April 2020, out of […]
Dispatches from the front: LHR serves as vital airbridge for the UK amid COVID crisis
London Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has spoken about how the gateway is supporting the wider UK’s efforts to combat the Covid-19 crisis. He said: “Heathrow continues to serve the nation by keeping vital supply lines open, and helping people get home. Now is the time to agree a common international standard for healthcare screening in […]
Menzies Aviation signs American Airlines at LHR
Menzies Aviation, the global logistics specialist, has secured a new, five-year contract with American Airlines at London Heathrow airport. The contract commenced on 01 January 2020 and will see Menzies Aviation manage ramp handling and de-icing for the airline at Heathrow, which is American Airlines’ largest hub outside the US. Menzies will handle 21 turns […]
AIPUT achieves a key expansion to its Heathrow portfolio
Black Arrow, the proposed new warehouse at Blackthorne Point reflects confidence in the long-term strength of demand for this established industrial location serving London Heathrow Aberdeen Standard Investments’ AIPUT fund (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Slough Borough Council’s Planning Committee for Black Arrow, a high-quality speculative-build […]
Heathrow announces World of Opportunity winners
London Heathrow launched its third annual campaign to help Britain’s small businesses achieve their exporting ambitions. Under the banner of the Department for International Trade’s ‘Exporting is GREAT’ campaign, Heathrow will award £40,000 in vital seed money to 20 SME firms to fund international trade missions and foreign market research This year’s winners include a […]
FTA calls for expanded LHR to keep Britain trading
Following the announcement that the proposed expansion of London Heathrow airport is to be delayed by at least a year, Zoe McLernan, Policy Manager at FTA says: “FTA supports expansion at Heathrow, and at other airports around the UK, to provide vital global links for Britain’s trade. Air cargo already accounts for 40% of imports and […]
Quartet of UK contract wins for Menzies Aviation
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, has scored a number of contract wins and renewals across its UK business, including a key cargo deal. At London Heathrow, EgyptAir, a long-standing customer of 18 years, has renewed its contract with Menzies World Cargo for a three-year term at London Heathrow Airport. Operating a daily B777 and double […]
Exclusive: Secret Heathrow third runway cargo plans revealed
A secret UK government plan to utilise the planned third runway at London Heathrow Airport exclusively for freight has been seen by Air Cargo Week. The document bears the signature of Rick Platz, Heathrow Airport head of cargo. Platz says: “I can confirm what Air Cargo Week has seen. This was supposed to be a […]
Breaking news: Runways back in operation at LHR following runway lights problem
Following earlier runway lighting issues this morning at London Heathrow Airport which threatened massive disruption to flight services, a statement from the airport says that “both runways are now open and operational. We’re continuing to monitor the situation [and] apologise for any disruption.” Fears that aircraft containing bellyhold cargo were being diverted to other airports […]
Autumn events planned by NextGen Logistics Network
The NextGen Logistics Network, a new community of young professionals in logistics and supply chain operations, is continuing to gain traction. Two events, with tentative autumn dates of September and October, are planned to allow facility visits, networking with industry peers and opportunities to meet well-established industry players. The visit relevant to airfreight will be […]
Goldstar on the road with Cartwright
UK airfreight logistics company Goldstar Heathrow has placed its first order with leading commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright. Goldstar operates from its Colnbrook headquarters providing air freight handling, inter-airport trunking and specialist logistics services from key airport locations. It also offers UK nationwide transportation solutions. The road transport operator ordered 37 trailers from […]
UK freight forwarders welcome LHR expansion but have doubts
Speaking after yesterday’s parliamentary vote in favour of the National Policy Statement for Heathrow expansion, British International Freight Association (BIFA) director General said Robert Keen, says: “Whilst BIFA welcomes the positive news from Parliament yesterday, today’s media coverage of the obstacles that the project still faces leave me with a certain sense of foreboding whether the […]
Exclusive: LHR could face warehouse crisis with third runway
London Heathrow faces a drastic shortage of industrial land with the coming of the third runway, a leading property agent is warning. This week, MPs approved the new runway for the major UK hub. However, Canada-based global commercial real estate services organisation Colliers International’s head of industrial and logistics Len Rosso warns that the resulting […]
