Cargo logistics center for dnata at Heathrow

Major air services provider dnata has announced a further step in the progress of its dnata City project, a purpose-built cargo logistics center at the heart of London Heathrow Airport.
dnata recently unveiled a dedicated website for the project, including detailed video animations of the complex and ‘live link’ of the site.
The website features an array of information about dnata City and its enhanced freight facilities at the Heathrow Airport.
The project includes a 20-acre cargo complex centered around five air freight warehouses, a transportation facility and yard for airside operations enclosed in a security-fenced area.
“As a global player in the air cargo business, dnata is committed to making a strong contribution to improving Heathrow Airport’s air cargo infrastructure,” said Gary Morgan, CEO of dnata’s UK operations.
Two of the dnata City buildings — the 140,000 square foot Cargo Point and the 79,000 square foot West Point — currently handle 21 wide-body flights daily for Virgin Atlantic, with a 60,000 square foot facility nearby at Bedfont Road dedicated to Cathay Pacific’s passenger and freighter cargo operations.
The dnata City complex will also encompass the handler’s existing 60,000 square foot self-contained transport yard, where it has a fleet of 85 modern trucks equipped with GPS tracking equipment providing 24/7 coverage with 4,000 truck movements currently servicing 656 flights every week. Mohammed Akhlaq, business development director, cargo, for dnata’s business in the UK, said “dnata City can offer customers a range of versatile options to suit their specific needs.”
Three additional facilities at dnata City will provide 206,000 sq ft of new cargo space.