October 2016

UK forwarders’ cautious welcome to Heathrow decision

UK freight forwarding and logistics businesses have given a cautious welcome to the government’s approval a third runway at Heathrow….

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Gatwick Airport responds to Government decision on airport capacity

Gatwick Airport management has responded with a short statement regarding the UK government’s approval of a third runway at rival Heathrow….

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One new runway not enough says aviation expert

A leading aviation academic has called for both Heathrow and Gatwick to be expanded if the UK’s airport capacity shortage…

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IAG on third runway: Heathrow customer charges must be capped

British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has warned that the cost of the third runway project at…

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SEGRO backs Heathrow expansion

Industrial warehouse developer SEGRO has welcomed the UK government’s decision to approve a third runway at Heathrow Airport . David Sleath, SEGRO’s…

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Engineers give runway plan guarded welcome

One of the UK’s leading industry organisations, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IME), has welcomed Government approval of a new…

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Business leaders welcome Heathrow runway verdict

UK employers’ organisation the CBI has responded enthusiastically to the UK government’s approval of a third runway at Heathrow Airport . President…

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UK government approves Heathrow third runway

The UK government has approved a third runway at Heathrow Airport  – the first full length runway in the south-east since the…

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UK shippers’ thumbs-up for Heathrow expansion

The decision to increase capacity at Heathrow Airport is “the right choice for the UK economy, the freight industry and the nation,”…

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Third runway: Heathrow statement on government approval

A Heathrow spokesperson said: "We welcome the news that Heathrow is the Government’s preferred site for a new runway and…

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Smurfs up

In the manner of many famous Belgians – think Jan Van Eyck, Adolphe Sax (creator or the Saxophone) or even…

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Carbon watchdog gives top marks to DHL’s environmental efforts

Deutsche Post DHL Group has been recognised as a sector leader in environmental management of transportation for the Germany, Austria…

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IATA draws up security blueprint

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has drawn up a list of four principles to find “durable solutions to aviation’s…

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Airfreight demand on the up at Panalpina

Panalpina enjoyed a bumper period for airfreight during the third quarter, while group revenues declined and profits increased. The Switzerland-based…

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Integrators lend a hand to Hurricane Matthew relief efforts

The UPS Foundation will provide emergency funding and in-kind support worth more than $1m to help response and recovery efforts…

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Heathrow expected to get runway approval, but Gatwick warns of groundhog day

Heathrow Airport is expected to be given UK government backing for expansion tomorrow while rival Gatwick has warned that approving…

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Precision redelivers B757 converted freighter to China Postal

Precision Aircraft Solutions has redelivered its first Boeing 757-200 freighter conversion to China Postal Airlines. The aircraft, MSN 25598, was…

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CEVA Logistics appoints Peter Waller as chief finance officer

CEVA Logistics has appointed Peter Waller as chief finance officer (CFO) and member of the executive board with immediate effect. Waller…

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VIDEO: Watch out One Direction, Hactl launches pop song

Just when you thought you’d seen it all, air cargo handler Hactl has produced a pop song (see live video…

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Brussels airport continues to see cargo demand improve

Cargo demand at Brussels airport continued to improve in September after the airport’s difficult start to the year. The latest…

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