Airport’s cargo offer putting Doncaster on the logistics map – Gill

ROBIN Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport is on target to record a 300% increase in its cargo figures for its latest financial year.

The airport, which last year boosted its cargo offering by developing a number of strategic partnerships, is forecasting moving in excess of 400 tonnes of cargo by its year end at the end of March.

Steve Gill, managing director, said: “We made a number of decisions last year which have already started to pay off in terms of our cargo offering.

“Cargo is seen as a catalyst for developing the region’s logistics presence and putting Doncaster firmly on the map as a can do location and centre of excellence for logistics.

“Working with two key operators, who are now based on site at the airport, Anglo World Cargo, experts in the freight industry and Weston Aviation, who have a  proven track record for attracting business aviation, cargo flights and ad-hoc charters, we have been able to attract more companies to use this fantastic South Yorkshire facility.”

The airport’s cargo terminal consists of 50,000 sq ft of operational space and is equipped with the latest cargo handling equipment.

“Cargo is a real growth area for us and we are determined to build on this success,” added Mr Gill. “Future developments such as the Finningley and Rossington Regeneration Route Scheme (FARRRS), a direct link road to the motorway network means that soon the airport will be even more accessible.

“The FARRRS project will add further weight to the proposition and will create a fantastic multimodal facility with road, rail, air and sea coming together.

“In addition, we look forward to working with the Sheffield City Region’s successful manufacturing and logistics sector to help local businesses export effectively.”