News / Industry observer warns fresh hopes for freighter slots at Schiphol may be premature

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Fresh hopes for the future of freighters at Schiphol are now in doubt, as observers contend that the newly voted-for ‘local rule’ does not go far enough.

The air cargo industry must lobby government more effectively too, argued Joost van Doesburg, former cargo specialist for the Dutch Shippers’ Council, now a pilot union representative.

“The industry needs to challenge the basics – on the priority list of Schiphol Airport, cargo is now almost at the bottom, with leisure flights. They need to make sure that ...