News / New import handling facility at Heathrow gives dnata more room to grow

Phase II of dnata’s cargo centre at Heathrow, through which all its import cargo will be handled, has opened.

The 10,500 sq metres of additional warehouse space will free capacity at the first phase centre, which can now be dedicated to exports.

The new warehouse will feature solar PV panels and air-source heat pumps, as well as battery-powered forklifts and other vehicles.

With 500,000 tonnes of throughput last year, cargo handling has provided one of few growth opportunities for dnata at Heathrow, following ...