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  • Heathrow Impresses With Increasing Export

    Heathrow exports are on the rise

     

    Heathrow has listed salmon as one of the main exports in their cargo services indicating that flying fish are definitely a popularity that will remain. Salmon fish was one of the list alongside gold, jet engines and surprisingly raincoats. They all topped the cargo export but salmon was by far the largest with about 50 000 tonnes shipped through Heathrow.

    Research also showed that the London airport exports was a whopping 345,575 tonnes of British goods and in price value more than 48 billion pounds worth.

    When it comes to trading partners china is of great value. The export to china increases often and up till July 7.6 billion pounds of export goods were to china which is an increase of over a hundred per cent from the year before.

    While it is currently behind America in export goods, America being at 14 billion pounds, it is highly expected that within a couple of years it will overtake and become the largest leading export base. That is of course, if current trends continue.

    Based on export value four out five countries that hold the highest export trade are from Asia. This shows how important this region is to the export market.

    Aside from the large amount of tones exported there were precious and valuable goods that contributed to the high price value of Heathrow export. The metals were worth 26 billion pounds and other jewelry around 3 billion and then diamonds at 800 million. All this annually is impressive for Heathrow.

    Engines also played a huge part mostly due to Rolls Royce with many aircraft engines and components passing through Heathrow giving Britain a stable and firm position in the global aerospace industry. Britain’s industry worth in this part is 29 billion pounds a year and this places it second in the list. The previous year saw 3.5bn exports of aircraft engines, 1.9bn in aircraft engine parts and a 1.6bn value of other related components.

    Other increasing exports include medical related items such as vaccines and this is mostly due to crises such as Ebola. This crisis saw an increase in human vaccine exports by almost 100 per cent.

    Salmon in weight totaled to an export of 46,343 tonnes, a large amount equal to a significant amount of jumbo jets.

    Fashion is not excluded from the British export market with 3,640 tonnes of clothes currently being exported and steadily increasing. The biggest increase is with raincoats and overcoats.

     

  • Africa Thanks UPS

    A Massive Thanks from Ebola Affected Countries for UPS

     

    Impressively, UPS took part in the best disaster response and community resilience program offering amazing services and working worldwide to help the disadvantaged and needy.

    Among the huge help it offers across the world and inspiring work this organization arranges, one of its amazing programs was the fast and caring response to the Ebola crisis.

    A flight with 48 tons of antiseptic and over 5 million medical provisions containing protective wear such as mask and gloves were distributed to those providing humanitarian aid. Not only was this, but the rescue process of over 70 trucks in West Africa which helped the CDC to reach affected areas was arranged by UPS.

    Another award has been presented to UPS, ‘The Corporate Citizenship Award’ was given to UPS based on its massive contribution to the crisis in Africa and its amazing response to those in need.

    A supplier in the United Kingdom also granted UPS an honor for its help and management during the recent Ebola crisis. This was granted to them in September and was given by the Ethical Corporation.

    There help has been noticed and appreciated by many professionals and has led to a greater recognition and respect for UPS. UPS president Eduardo Martinez remarked that the Ebola crisis was unpredictable and it was necessary at the time that quick and efficient responses and strategies be formed.

    All the help organized shows the importance of humanitarian unity when it comes to crisis and natural disasters and how much help it can be to a tragedy.

    As well as UPS appreciation is shown to all the organizations who united and rushed to help during the Ebola crisis. The most effective international community award was rightfully given to UPS and it was praised for its determined and well expressed support and help of the Ebola victims.

    UPS offers a wide range of services and helps in many different ways. It was set up in 1907 and has come a long and progressive way since then.

    A legacy has been created and they are renowned for their help nationally and internationally. Reports showed that over 104 million dollars was given, funded and raised in charity by workers including those retired.

  • Air Cargo And Its Major Types

    To transfer the freight by the use of aircraft cargo services is commonly known as air cargo. Air cargo is a rapid source of freight transportation

     

    The beginning of the air cargo industry was very interesting. The first air cargo flight took place in the United States on 7th November 1910. The Wright Model B biplane was designed by the Wright brothers in the United States.

    This cargo plane was used for the very first time to transfer packages containing 200 pound of silk.

    What are other types of cargo?

    According to the nature of the cargo properties it can be divided into two major classes, General cargo and Special cargo.

    What is General cargo

    General cargo includes things of delicate nature, such as electronics, Jewelry, pharmaceuticals and wristwatches. Things of delicate nature, have very high value. The electronics industry accounts for around 40 percent of the value of the whole international air cargo industry.

    The products related to electronics industry are transported very carefully. It is because these products links to delicate family so the industry wants to transfer these products through a reliable source.

    The air cargo service is more reliable to transfer electronic products. But it is costly as compared to sea cargo service. By and large the value of the cargo is more important for the shipper as compared to shipping charges.

    What is Special cargo

    Special cargo is very much different from the general. Special cargo includes the shipping of living organisms and the shipping of hazardous chemicals. Suitable environment and suitable conditions are very essential for the shipping of both classes.

    For shipping animals and seafoods, appropriate temperature and refrigeration are very significant. Special cargo has different regulations as compared to general cargo.

    Special cargo requires various inspections and numerous requirements, and not every airline can accept these items. Make sure that you advise in detail about special goods you want to transport. Because without knowing any detail can lead to additional charges and rejection of the shipment.

    Items that are not allowed to transfer via air cargo

    There are so many items which are in the list of prohibited goods and these goods are not allowed to be shipped through air cargo. Because these prohibited items are hazardous for the aircraft as well as for the lives of the passengers.

    Explosives,Gases,Flammable liquid, Toxic and infectious items, lithium batteries, Magnetic substances without degaussing packaging, magnetic steel and other strong magnetic products,

    Items dangerous to public health, Oxidizers, organic peroxides, radioactive materials & corrosive items,Powder, liquids, pastes, and other items with danger signs on their packaging and Biochemical products and infectious materials of all kinds.

  • UK Shippers Welcome Heathrow Upgradation Plan!

    UK government is looking to increase Cargo volume at Heathrow Airport

     

    The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said the warm welcome to Heathrow up gradation plans. It is important to highlight that FTA had requested to double cargo investment at London Heathrow previously as well. The authorities never took it seriously earlier, but it’s never too late to step towards the right direction.

    The plan to double cargo investment at Heathrow will have long lasting impacts on the growth of the UK economy as a whole. The freight industry will flourish and strengthen the foundation for growth and prosperity.

    Export Target 2020

    Heathrow Chief Executive John Holland Kaye explained, Cargo is the back bone of the UK economy and Heathrow is a central “freight connector” for the world. He said, about 26% of total goods are being shipped by London Heathrow.

    The new cargo investment plan will improve support facilities that will help to enhance cargo services. He said, we at London Heathrow are committed towards achieving export target. The UK government has set £1trn export target to be met by 2020.

    Air freight is crucial

    The FTA has highlighted the importance of air freight and defined it as one of the most effective and efficient cargo channels. Its importance increases many folds in regards with pharma goods such as the high-value lifesaving drugs that require the fastest delivery channel.

    No doubt air cargo is the fastest available medium of transporting such goods outside the country. The cargo investment will result in huge profits and portray strong image for London Heathrow.

    Fool Proof Cargo Arrangements 

    According to the details of the plan, the new pharmaceutical facility will be built at Heathrow along with arrangements to take care of temperature sensitive items and goods.

    The expansion and improvements of cargo facilities will reduce the delays and congestion and will enable smooth processes for international cargo. The plan will help to make “London Heathrow” an international cargo hub with state of the art support facilities.