Menzies expands cargo business at Heathrow Airport

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has renewed and secured several new key cargo contracts with airlines at London’s Heathrow Airport including Thai Airways Cargo, Middle East Airlines, Royal Air Maroc Cargo, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines Cargo and Tarom.

Among the new contracts, Menzies is set to deliver cargo handling and airside trucking services for Thai Airways, the national flag carrier of Thailand, says an official release from Menzies. "The contract, which includes 14 turns per week, will see local teams oversee the transportation of more than 16,000 tonnes of vegetables and fresh fish from Thailand to the U.K."

Royal Air Maroc Cargo, the fast-developing cargo business of Morocco’s national airline, has appointed Menzies to manage its cargo handling at London’s busiest airport, managing seven turns per week, the release added.

"Extending its contract with Menzies, Royal Jordanian Airlines has added cargo handling and airside trucking to its agreement, which currently includes passenger and ramp handling. The extended contract will include 14 additional turns per week with more than 6,000 cargo tonnes anticipated each year."

Menzies Aviation has also locked in a further five-years with Middle East Airlines, the flag carrier of Lebanon, to provide air cargo handling services and airside trucking for more than 14 turns per week including more than 1,700 tonnes of fresh vegetables.

Menzies will also continue providing cargo handling services for SAS Cargo, the leading Scandinavian air cargo carrier, managing more than 35 turns per week, the release added.

“It is fantastic to see such positive momentum with a series of wins and renewals for the cargo team at London Heathrow, helping to expand our cargo footprint in Europe," says Karl Aldwinckle, Vice President Cargo – Europe, Menzies Aviation. "We have an ambitious cargo expansion strategy and are proud to have built strong relationships with our customers who recognise our service driven approach. We’re excited to continue building on these relationships and expand our reach in Europe and beyond.”