FTA delighted Heathrow recognises significance of air freight expansion

The announcement that Heathrow is planning to double the volume of air freight cargo has been described as brilliant news for industry and the UK economy by the Freight Transport Association (FTA). Reacting to the announcement of the Airport’s blueprint plans outlining a £180m investment into revolutionising its cargo facilities, processes and people, FTA has said that Heathrow’s proposals recognise the vital importance that air freight plays to UK plc. Previously FTA stated that air cargo and the essential role it plays is often overlooked, and in particular highlighted the importance of transporting pharmaceutical, high-end manufactured good and other products