dnata City North will significantly increases air cargo capacity in Northern England
dnata has opened a new, advanced cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP 30mn (US$ 41mn), the 150,000sqft facility allows the company to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester operations.
Particularly well-situated for ease of airfield access, dnata’s purpose-built on-airport facility includes 125,000 sq ft² warehouse space and is capable of processing in excess of 150,000 tons of cargo annually.
It is equipped with the latest technologies and complies with the highest industry standards ensuring efficient and safe handling of all types of cargo, including pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods, aircraft engines and vehicles.
“Our new, purpose-built facility in Manchester complements our existing multiple UK operations including the dnata City complex at London Heathrow, enabling customers to enhance their operations in the region,” indicated Alex Doisneau, Managing Director, dnata UK.
“The new facility will further enhance the role we play in ensuring freight is seamlessly transported into and out of the North region markets from all parts of the world,” remarked Gareth Jackson, MAG Group Property Director.
dnata City North contains a pharma and perishables centre offering customers a safe and reliable cold chain solution for the handling of temperature sensitive goods, including the Covid-19 vaccine. The facility was designed with flexibility and unique product handling requirements in mind, taking advantage of the latest technologies.
The cold storage areas in the centre are modular, enabling teams to manage changing handling demands with dedicated climate control capability. Web-based monitoring systems are also in place to facilitate real-time management of all areas.
