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Logistics UK: Heathrow Airport - the sky is the limit
Since 2021 there has been a drop in freight movements across all modes due to the cost-of-living crisis, post-pandemic supply chain issues, the conflict in Ukraine and an increase in fuel prices.Overall, consumer activity is down and compared to last year, retail sales have fallen 6.9%.Aviation especially saw a decline ...
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dnata calls for talks to prevent potential Heathrow strikes
Ground handler dnata UK has called on one of the unions representing its workers at the UK's Heathrow Airport to take part in talks to avoid potential strike action.Dnata said that union Unite has ignored requests for further talks as it ballots members for industrial action at Heathrow.The handler said ...
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Cargo handlers feel the peak season strain
Cargo sheds across Europe and North America are struggling to keep up with this year's peak season demand, causing delays for the pick up and drop off of cargo.In Europe, handlers at major cargo hubs Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Amsterdam Schiphol are all feeling the strain.Air Cargo News reported ...
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NewsSriLankan appoints WFS for Heathrow cargo handling
Source: WFSSriLankan Airlines has appointed Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) as its cargo handler at London Heathrow.WFS said the airline will be the first new customer for its new off-airport CenterPoint cargo handling terminal, which opened in the summer"The building incorporates a mezzanine floor suitable for handling e-commerce, mail and courier ...
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Heathrow to open new animal reception centre
London Heathrow is opening a new animal reception centre in the fourth quarter of 2021 to support the logistics of animals travelling by plane.The specialist facility, operated by Animal Aircare, will serve as an animal reception centre and approved border control post.The new 8,209 sq ft facility, which is dedicated ...
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SpiceJet expands bellyhold capacity with direct service to UK
SpiceJet is set to expand its bellyhold cargo capacity with the launch of non-stop flights, connecting Delhi and Mumbai to London Heathrow, from December 4.The service will be carried out with an Airbus A330-900 Neo aircraft and will make SpiceJet the first low-cost Indian carrier to operate direct flights to ...
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Qatar Cargo moves into Menzies Aviation base at Heathrow
Qatar Airways Cargo has moved into its new base within Menzies Aviation’s facilities at London Heathrow Airport.The move is the result of a long-term agreement, announced in July, between the two companies that will see Menzies Aviation providing cargo handling, freighter aircraft handling and cargo transportation to and from Qatar ...
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NewsNew warehouse planned opposite Heathrow’s Terminal 5
A 2,579 sq m ‘high quality’ speculative warehouse development close to Heathrow’s Terminal 5 aims to be ready for tenants by October.Aberdeen Standard Investments’ AIPUT (Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust) fund has secured a resolution to grant planning permission from Slough Borough Council’s Planning Committee for this Black Arrow warehouse ...
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NewsHAL to submit new plan to CAA on expansion
Following the recent confirmation that Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL), operator of London Heathrow Airport, will delay the expansion of the gateway for at least 12 months, the airport is to now submit what it describes as a “detailed investment plan” to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).The Initial Business Plan, ...
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NewsHeathrow's Christmas cargo figures revealed
London's Heathrow Airport has revealed that 144,000 tonnes of cargo – the equivalent weight of 68 London Eyes – is expected to pass through the hub during the festive season.This figure is reportedly 3% higher than last year's cargo volumes during the holiday period.British citizens are expected to import almost ...
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European hubs see cargo volume declines narrow in July
Declines in cargo traffic at European airports narrowed in July, but volumes were still down on a year earlier.Statistics from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe show that cargo volumes declined by 2.3% year on year in July, with European Union (EU) airports registering a 3.1% drop-off and non-EU hubs reporting ...
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Keep calm and cargo on: Heathrow strikes called off
The UK’s air cargo industry is set to run smoothly this weekend after planned strikes at London's Heathrow Airport, scheduled to happen on July 26-27, were postponed.The strikes could have caused significant disruption to UK air cargo operations, in addition to many other flights and services at Heathrow.In response to ...
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Heathrow truckers benefit from reduced waiting times
Trucking firms have noticed a reduction in dwell times at Heathrow airport’s congested cargo sheds following the launch of a community data system.Air cargo data community CCS-UK launched its Advance Information System (AIS) more than 18 months ago and various logistics players are now using the system, which provides shipment ...
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Seven months of cargo declines in a row at European airports
Air cargo traffic at European airports declined for the seventh month in a row in May.The latest figures from Airports Council International (ACI) Europe show that cargo volumes were down by 2.2% in May.European Union (EU) airports saw freight traffic fall by 2.3% while non-EU ones registered a 1.6% decline.The ...