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Doncaster Sheffield Airport sees 23% increase in import and export cargo

Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield has seen a 23% increase in the amount of cargo it transports.

The figures, which represent the number of consignments in and out of the airport, show a second successive year of growth between April 2013 and March 2014

Doncaster Sheffield Airport, through operator Anglo World Cargo, managed consignments involving more than 25 countries during the 12-month period, including Australia, Mali, USA and key European destinations such as France, Spain and Greece.

Dayle Hauxwell, cargo manager at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “The growth is excellent and continued evidence that the Airport’s cargo terminal is enhancing its reputation around the world.

“The amount of freight being transported has increased significantly compared with two years ago and this can only be positive news for the Airport and the regional economy.

“Having recently joined the team, I look forward to continuing this impressive growth throughout 2014 and beyond.”

Gary Winterman, managing director of Anglo World Cargo, added: “More and more companies are looking at Doncaster Sheffield Airport to distribute their products around the world. We have the means and capabilities to help them achieve that successfully.

“It’s great to see the work being put in by the Airport coming to fruition with these latest figures and we look forward to continuing this into the year ahead.”

Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s Cargo Terminal consists of 55,000sqft of operational space and has a full range of equipment and facilities capable of handling any aircraft.

This, coupled with the airport’s 2,893m runway, means through Anglo World Cargo, it has the ability to handle all aspects of airfreight from the smallest parcel to bespoke charters of large cargo aircraft, such as the Antonov-225.

The figures have been announced as part of Export Week which runs between April 7 – 11 across the country.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Clare Burnett .