Last month, Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9923 departed Birmingham Airport on its way to Chicago O’Hare International in the United States of America, to deliver cars for further testing. Metro Shipping, the logistics service provider appointed by Jaguar Land Rover, partner to Emirates and strategic partner of Birmingham Airport was on hand… Read more »
Heathrow expansion vital to UK’s global trading position, says FTA
Creation of increased airport capacity in the South East of England is vital if the UK is to retain its position as a global trading hub, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA). FTA, the leading membership association in the logistics sector, whose members account for around 70% of the… Read more »
Sea of opportunities for Europa in 2017 2016 – best year’s performance
Europa Air & Sea – a division of ambitious logistics operator, Europa Worldwide Group, is flying high after a record year and forecasts 2017 will be a ‘year of more profitable opportunities’. Improved cost and operational efficiencies, coupled with the success of standalone business development and account managers’ teams, has seen… Read more »
Heathrow expansion – the right choice for industry says FTA
The decision to increase capacity at Heathrow is the right choice for the UK economy, the freight industry and the nation, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) following today’s Government announcement approving expansion. FTA has forged a detailed campaign highlighting the vital importance of air freight to the UK economy and why a decision backing the Airports Commission recommendation for… Read more »
Forwarders give cautious welcome to Heathrow expansion decision
The trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics businesses has given a cautious welcome to today’s news that the government has approved a third runway at Heathrow. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), said: “Today’s news appears to be the beginning of… Read more »
Forwarders welcome positive signs on Heathrow
The trade association that represents the UK’s freight forwarding and logistics businesses is pleased that the UK Government appears to be ready to stop its procrastination about the expansion of UK aviation capacity. Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA), said: “In the last week there… Read more »
Heathrow expansion must be part of PM’s post-Brexit vision
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the Government must back a third runway at Heathrow if the Prime Minister’s vision of a global post-Brexit Britain is to become a reality. Writing to Theresa May’s Cabinet ahead of the anticipated announcement, FTA urged members to make a prompt decision in favour of expansion at Heathrow to allow the… Read more »
Runway decision needed now, FTA tells Heathrow conference
The importance of Heathrow as a world-class hub for UK imports and exports was highlighted by FTA’s Chris Welsh today when he addressed a conference in London exploring the airport’s future development. Mr Welsh, the Freight Transport Association’s Director of Global and European Policy, stressed the need for an urgent Government decision on a third runway at Heathrow. He told delegates… Read more »
GSF calls for tough penalties for rogue lithium ion battery shippers
Strict enforcement of existing regulations should be a priority rather than an outright ban on shipping lithium ion batteries aboard aircraft, says the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF). In a joint letter sent to key government and aviation industry figures across the world, GSF and six other global organisations have called for international safety regulations to be… Read more »
Airport capacity – FTA says Britain needs connections with the world post Brexit
The Government’s deferment of a decision on airport expansion in the south east is bad news for the economy and will further erode confidence in Britain’s ability to compete in global markets, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has warned. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin today confirmed to the House that an announcement would not be made until a new Conservative leader had been elected… Read more »
