News / Bournemouth Airport offers airfreight forwarders a speedy solution

European Cargo, Bournemouth's carrier

Regional airports with a solid cargo offering are giving the larger hubs a run for their money.

From having almost no cargo in April 2020, Bournemouth Airport in the UK saw some 20,000 tonnes of throughput by the end of March 2022. By April, the airport had launched Cargo First, its dedicated air cargo service, and the freight volumes are increasing steadily.

Mounting pressures at large hub airports, such as London Heathrow, means freight forwarders are seeking regional airports as alternatives, particularly ...