East Midlands poised to become 'UK's most important' express air freight hub
East Midlands Airport (EMA) is poised to become “the UK’s most important express air freight ...
Heathrow has today announced it has appointed Nick Platts as Head of Cargo for Heathrow. He will commence his new role later this month.
Previously Head of Ground Handling since 2012, Mr Platts will use the newly created role to build a strong strategy for the airport, drive new efficiencies within the cargo environment and become Heathrow’s voice on the industry.
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Comment on this article
Gary Kendall
May 06, 2015 at 4:32 pmI believe HAL should be congratulated on taking this step in supporting Cargo at Heathrow, an area that has been overlooked for many years. By moving Nick to this role it shows the airport’s commitment to the development of cargo as a contributor both to the airline industry and the airport but also GB PLC.
Des Vertannes
May 06, 2015 at 8:42 pmDelighted to finally see this appointment, better late than never. I hope Nick is given the appropriate authority and that he works closely with leaders of the cargo community to make LHR an efficient ‘European’ cargo hub!
Gary Kendall
May 14, 2015 at 4:00 pmDes.
Good to see you support for Nick and this new role,Nick has board support and has been (in his previous position been cargo’s champion) Must catch up now yu have retired ☺ and back in the UK.
Not sure if yu have met Nick but happy to host a meet, and give you a chance to look around CFL the Heathrow Express Centre.
All best Gary
Des Vertannes
May 16, 2015 at 7:37 amHi Gary,
Many thanks, believe this is a truly critical post for LHR and UK. May take you up on your kind offer sometime later this year. Very best, Des
Gina Woods
May 06, 2015 at 11:32 pmCongratulations Nick on the new job.As a Campus Security officer at HAL it is good to know that whole area of ‘cargo’ is now being addressed and this is long overdue …
Once again all the very best
Rgds
Gina Woods
Campus Security Officer HAL