Heathrow airport closure: Working to mitigate impact on services

As a significant player in the UK’s air freight forwarding market through our UK subsidiary, we are closely monitoring the situation following the closure of Heathrow airport due to the recent fire in a electricity sub-station close to the airport.

The impact on air cargo operations is significant, with flights disrupted, customs processes delayed, and a backlog in both inbound and outbound shipments.

However, we are confident that, with proactive management, these challenges can be mitigated.

Immediate steps include trying to reroute shipments on flights through alternative airports, utilising dedicated freight facilities, and prioritising time-sensitive shipments.

U-Freight UK will liaise with airlines, ground handlers, and customs authorities to help ensure that the effect on our operations is minimised while operations at this key air cargo hub hopefully return to normal as swiftly as possible.

We are committed to keeping our customers informed and ensuring that their cargo continues to move with minimal disruption during this temporary setback.

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