News / Angry forwarders hit out as handlers and airlines push up charges

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The beginning of October marked the start of more expensive air freight in the UK, as a series of handlers and airlines increased their charges, in some cases significantly.

Swissport, Dnata, DHL Aviation and Air Canada were among those to increase or introduce new charges yesterday.

Dnata, which used to offer 48-hour free storage at four regional UK airports, has cut that back to 24 hours, although its East Midlands facility will continue to allow free storage for two days.

“The UK probably has ...