DUBAI-based air and travel services provider dnata has welcomed a new cargo centre at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), reports London's Gulf Business Magazine.
The new facility is part of the company's 'dnata City East' complex and increases the company's capacity at LHR.
The expansion makes City East the largest off-site cargo handling operation at the hub.
Dnata will handle all airfreight of Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo at dnata City East.
Dnata now offers cargo services from eight facilities at LHR with a team of 750 employees.
In 2021, dnata handled 500,000 tonnes of cargo in London.
'We are excited to announce the completion of dnata City East. Our newest cargo complex offers bespoke solutions, industry-leading technology, and enhanced cargo capacity supporting our customers in achieving sustainable growth at the UK's busiest airport,' said dnata managing director Alex Doisneau.
'We thank Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo for their support, loyalty, and trust in our services. We continue to go the extra mile to consistently provide the highest level of service and safety across our operations, every day.'
Said Virgin Atlantic Cargo managing director Philip Wardlaw: 'We're delighted to inaugurate the
The new facility is part of the company's 'dnata City East' complex and increases the company's capacity at LHR.
The expansion makes City East the largest off-site cargo handling operation at the hub.
Dnata will handle all airfreight of Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo at dnata City East.
Dnata now offers cargo services from eight facilities at LHR with a team of 750 employees.
In 2021, dnata handled 500,000 tonnes of cargo in London.
'We are excited to announce the completion of dnata City East. Our newest cargo complex offers bespoke solutions, industry-leading technology, and enhanced cargo capacity supporting our customers in achieving sustainable growth at the UK's busiest airport,' said dnata managing director Alex Doisneau.
'We thank Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo for their support, loyalty, and trust in our services. We continue to go the extra mile to consistently provide the highest level of service and safety across our operations, every day.'
Said Virgin Atlantic Cargo managing director Philip Wardlaw: 'We're delighted to inaugurate the
