dnata opens new state-of-the-art cargo center at London Heathrow Airport

dnata opens new state-of-the-art cargo center at London Heathrow Airport

The Dubai National Air Transport Association (dnata), a leading global air and travel services provider, has inaugurated a new, state-of-the-art cargo center at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

The bespoke facility, which is part of the company’s ‘dnata City East’ complex, further expands dnata’s capacity at LHR, ensuring continued smooth handling of a broad range of goods amid rapidly increasing demand for reliable and safe air cargo services in the UK.

The ground services provider’s expansion makes dnata City East comfortably the largest off-site cargo handling operation at the UK’s largest commercial aviation hub. The new, 10,500 square meters facility (Phase II) was designed to operate in conjunction with dnata City East’s existing 22,500 square meters facility (Phase I) which opened in September 2019.

Located immediately south of LHR, both dnata City East facilities were specifically designed to accommodate the operational requirements of dnata and the two airlines. They incorporate the latest carbon reduction initiatives in design and operation, including the use of solar PV panels, air-source heat pumps and electric vehicle charging.

Alex Doisneau

MD

dnata UK “We are excited to announce the completion of dnata City East, a truly world-class facility. Our newest cargo complex offers bespoke solutions, industry-leading technology and enhanced cargo capacity supporting