HEATHROW has selected BT's CCS-UK system to streamline cargo traffic, cut congestion, and boost efficiency, the London airport announced at the recent Air Cargo Europe trade fair in Munich, reports Mumbai's Stat Trade Times.
James Golding, head of cargo and airline partnerships at heathrow Airport announced a new initiative to enhance cargo operations efficiency.
This involve selecting BT's CCS-UK Advanced Information System (AIS) to manage landside traffic flows.
The move follows a comprehensive review process involving Heathrow's newly established Cargo Community Steering Committee, which includes representatives from across the cargo supply chain - truckers, forwarders, ground handlers, airlines and property firms.
The committee selected BT's AIS for its slot booking solution, aimed at streamlining vehicle movements at the UK's busiest port by value.
Heathrow's cargo operations are central to UK trade, with over 72 per cent of the country's air cargo by value passing through the airport. In 2024 alone, Heathrow facilitated the import and export of GBP215.6 billion (US$292.52 billion )worth of goods, totalling more than 1.58 million tonnes.
Almost 95 per cent of this cargo was transported in the belly hold of passenger aircraft.
The implementation of AIS is expected to bring significant improvements to landside logistics. By enabling better planning of cargo vehicle arrivals and departures, the system is set to reduce waiting times, ease congestion, and support Heathrow's sustainability objectives under its Heathrow 2.0 strategy.
In parallel, Heathrow is trialling a new landside truck parking facility designed to provide secure waiting areas and welfare facilities for drivers arriving from long distances.
This measure aims to improve the driver experience while further easing pressure on the main cargo estate. The selection of BT's AIS reflects the supplier's operational expertise and familiarity with Heathrow's geography and customs systems.
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James Golding, head of cargo and airline partnerships at heathrow Airport announced a new initiative to enhance cargo operations efficiency.
This involve selecting BT's CCS-UK Advanced Information System (AIS) to manage landside traffic flows.
The move follows a comprehensive review process involving Heathrow's newly established Cargo Community Steering Committee, which includes representatives from across the cargo supply chain - truckers, forwarders, ground handlers, airlines and property firms.
The committee selected BT's AIS for its slot booking solution, aimed at streamlining vehicle movements at the UK's busiest port by value.
Heathrow's cargo operations are central to UK trade, with over 72 per cent of the country's air cargo by value passing through the airport. In 2024 alone, Heathrow facilitated the import and export of GBP215.6 billion (US$292.52 billion )worth of goods, totalling more than 1.58 million tonnes.
Almost 95 per cent of this cargo was transported in the belly hold of passenger aircraft.
The implementation of AIS is expected to bring significant improvements to landside logistics. By enabling better planning of cargo vehicle arrivals and departures, the system is set to reduce waiting times, ease congestion, and support Heathrow's sustainability objectives under its Heathrow 2.0 strategy.
In parallel, Heathrow is trialling a new landside truck parking facility designed to provide secure waiting areas and welfare facilities for drivers arriving from long distances.
This measure aims to improve the driver experience while further easing pressure on the main cargo estate. The selection of BT's AIS reflects the supplier's operational expertise and familiarity with Heathrow's geography and customs systems.
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