UK freight forwarding and logistics businesses have given a cautious welcome to the government’s approval a third runway at Heathrow….
October 2016
Gatwick Airport responds to Government decision on airport capacity
25 / 10 / 2016
Gatwick Airport management has responded with a short statement regarding the UK government’s approval of a third runway at rival Heathrow….
One new runway not enough says aviation expert
25 / 10 / 2016
A leading aviation academic has called for both Heathrow and Gatwick to be expanded if the UK’s airport capacity shortage…
IAG on third runway: Heathrow customer charges must be capped
25 / 10 / 2016
British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has warned that the cost of the third runway project at…
SEGRO backs Heathrow expansion
25 / 10 / 2016
Industrial warehouse developer SEGRO has welcomed the UK government’s decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow Airport . David Sleath, SEGRO’s…
Engineers give runway plan guarded welcome
25 / 10 / 2016
One of the UK’s leading industry organisations, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME), has welcomed Government approval of a new…
Business leaders welcome Heathrow runway verdict
25 / 10 / 2016
UK employers’ organisation the CBI has responded enthusiastically to the UK government’s approval of a third runway at Heathrow Airport . President…
UK government approves Heathrow third runway
25 / 10 / 2016
The UK government has approved a third runway at Heathrow Airport – the first full length runway in the south-east since the…
UK shippers’ thumbs-up for Heathrow expansion
25 / 10 / 2016
The decision to increase capacity at Heathrow Airport is “the right choice for the UK economy, the freight industry and the nation,”…
Third runway: Heathrow statement on government approval
25 / 10 / 2016
A Heathrow spokesperson said: "We welcome the news that Heathrow is the Government’s preferred site for a new runway and…
Carbon watchdog gives top marks to DHL’s environmental efforts
25 / 10 / 2016
Deutsche Post DHL Group has been recognised as a sector leader in environmental management of transportation for the Germany, Austria…
IATA draws up security blueprint
25 / 10 / 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has drawn up a list of four principles to find “durable solutions to aviation’s…
Airfreight demand on the up at Panalpina
25 / 10 / 2016
Panalpina enjoyed a bumper period for airfreight during the third quarter, while group revenues declined and profits increased. The Switzerland-based…
Integrators lend a hand to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts
24 / 10 / 2016
The UPS Foundation will provide emergency funding and in-kind support worth more than $1m to help response and recovery efforts…
Heathrow expected to get runway approval, but Gatwick warns of groundhog day
24 / 10 / 2016
Heathrow Airport is expected to be given UK government backing for expansion tomorrow while rival Gatwick has warned that approving…
Precision redelivers B757 converted freighter to China Postal
24 / 10 / 2016
Precision Aircraft Solutions has redelivered its first Boeing 757-200 freighter conversion to China Postal Airlines. The aircraft, MSN 25598, was…
CEVA Logistics appoints Peter Waller as chief finance officer
24 / 10 / 2016
CEVA Logistics has appointed Peter Waller as chief finance officer (CFO) and member of the executive board with immediate effect. Waller…
VIDEO: Watch out One Direction, Hactl launches pop song
21 / 10 / 2016
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, air cargo handler Hactl has produced a pop song (see live video…
Brussels airport continues to see cargo demand improve
21 / 10 / 2016
Cargo demand at Brussels airport continued to improve in September after the airport’s difficult start to the year. The latest…