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South London's airport sees cargo surge from long-haul routes
CARGO traffic at London's Gatwick in April soared 27.2 per cent to 7,142 tonnes from 5,615 tonnes in the same month last year due to the growth in long-haul routes at the airport.
The moving annual total (May to April) was up 20 per cent, to 82,666 tonnes in 2016-17 compared with 68,891 tonnes in 2015-16.
Gatwick's chief executive, Stewart Wingate, declared: "Our booming long-haul routes have driven a huge cargo increase and at this crucial time for the country and the economy, Gatwick continues to stand ready and offers the UK Government a credible and deliverable option for runway expansion."
Gatwick, 26 miles south of London, has been pressing the UK government to be allowed to build a second runway to allow it to cater for future growth, according to London's Air Cargo News.
The moving annual total (May to April) was up 20 per cent, to 82,666 tonnes in 2016-17 compared with 68,891 tonnes in 2015-16.
Gatwick's chief executive, Stewart Wingate, declared: "Our booming long-haul routes have driven a huge cargo increase and at this crucial time for the country and the economy, Gatwick continues to stand ready and offers the UK Government a credible and deliverable option for runway expansion."
Gatwick, 26 miles south of London, has been pressing the UK government to be allowed to build a second runway to allow it to cater for future growth, according to London's Air Cargo News.
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