Doncaster Sheffield Aeroporto (DSA) tem o prazer de anunciar a nomeação de Ray Wood como chefe de carga, trazendo consigo mais de 20 anos de experiência no setor de frete aéreo. Wood se junta à DSA da Virgin Atlantic, onde era gerente regional de vendas de carga. Antes disso, ele passou quatro anos na IAG Cargo e 14 anos na Lufthansa Cargo. Em sua capacidade. Rede. Esse investimento torna a DSA uma alternativa credível aos aeroportos congestionados no Reino Unido e no continente, o que nos levou a atrair novos operadores para o aeroporto ”
He joins the team at a key time for the airport as it reports a record year with 42% growth in tonnage and a number of new contract-wins since taking the cargo operation in-house in April 2018. The airport has also seen new infrastructure and facilities delivered including a 50,000 sq ft transit shed facility, a fourfold increase in its capacity.
Chris Harcombe, Aviation Development Director at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, said: “Our cargo business is a critical part of our long-term growth plan and Ray’s appointment as Head of Cargo recognises this. He is responsible for the commercial and operational development of our cargo business and will build upon the excellent progress we have made in recent years. We’re thrilled to have him on board and are already benefiting from his knowledge, experience and network.
“The airport has a diverse client base and continues to invest in people, processes and facilities increasing capacity and capability, which is a key step in the delivery of our Masterplan, published last year. This investment makes DSA a credible alternative to congested airports in the UK and the continent, which has led to us attracting new operators to the airport”
O aeroporto está relatando registros de carga de carga integral para 2018/2019 a 18.000 toneladas, o aumento de 42% de 1,600 toneladas em 2018/2018. 2022/2023, através do aumento do tráfego programado para cargueiros, desenvolvendo relacionamentos existentes e aumentando a base de clientes. Seis para a temporada de verão. A oportunidade de poder construir uma operação de carga fresca, com alguns sucessos iniciais em seu cinto, foi muito atraente para mim. necessidades do Reino Unido, localizado centralmente e conectado à rede de rodovias com forças regionais na logística.
Throughput has continued to grow at DSA since 2012 and it established its first scheduled freight services in 2017, with an initial handling of three 747 aircraft per week transporting perishable goods for the UK supermarket network, now increasing to six for the summer season.
Commenting on his new appointment, Ray said: “I’m really happy to be here, as the role is unique in as much that the airport has insourced its cargo handling operations as well as attracting new operators to the airport. The opportunity of being able to build upon a fresh cargo operation, with some early successes under its belt was very attractive to me.
“DSA is positioned as a freighter-friendly airport, and customer feedback is very positive. It’s invested in the team, doubling the headcount to offer enhanced capacity and flexibility offering a 24/7 operation to our customers.”
He continues: “DSA is well located to support the cargo needs of the UK, centrally located and connected to the motorway network with regional strengths in logistics. With 24/7 availability we have no slot constraints and offer full long-haul capability. There is significant potential to establish DSA as a major logistics hub within the Global Innovation Corridor, with 3M sq ft of development space for multimodal logistics facilities, making us a very attractive proposition.”
