News / Air freight in the UK succeeds 'in spite of government policy, not because of it'

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Government policy on air freight must improve if the UK is to reach its potential as a global leader in the sector.

One industry source told The Loadstar he believed air freight in the UK succeeded “in spite of policy, not because of it”.

But he added that this was masking “major problems”.

“Last year, the UK carried more passengers and more cargo than ever before,” said the source.

“But at the same time, it was the only country in the world that did not ...