Ending months of industry speculation as to who would tenant this prime piece of real estate at the UK’s biggest airport, dnata is poised to unveil a high specification customised handling facility that will be designed to meet the Hong Kong carrier’s specific requirements as it rapidly expands its UK cargo business.
In all, dnata has invested £40m in Building 521a, a 63,600 square foot warehouse and office facility located next to the award-winning dnata City complex.
A six-month refurbishment has seen dnata implement its pioneering vehicle control centre at the facility, an industry-leading innovation already operational at dnata City. Further enhancements providing customers with full e-airway bill processing, including receiving advance data information are to be included.
Building 521a also provides easy landside customer access and direct airside access, which combined with the new control centre, will ensure processing times are kept to a minimum.
Cathay Pacific’s move to Building 521a also paves the way for dnata to upgrade the airline’s current South Point facility at dnata City to cater to the evolving needs of the cargo handler’s current and potential airline customers.
Gary Morgan, the CEO of dnata’s UK operations, commented on the initiative.
“As the airline continues to develop its cargo and passenger business at a number of major and regional airports, dnata and Building 521a will provide the necessary handling and logistics support to facilitate this expansion.”
