Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo extend dnata partnership

Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo have extended their long-standing partnership with dnata for five years, continuing the successful operation of ground handing and export services from the joint London Heathrow hub and Manchester Airport. The partnership also includes regional cargo gateways London Gatwick, Aberdeen, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Newcastle.
dnata will continue to support the carriers’ cargo operations from its state-of-theart City East facilities at London Heathrow, boasting new technologies and award winning practices including:
• 18 customer delivery doors with a Gatehouse concept
• ETV (Elevated Transfer Vehicle), capable of full automation, with 245 pallet positions, up 20 percent, which enables the loading of flights in ‘trim order’ to support the airlines’ on-time performance
• High-rise racking with 1,350 positions for storing export freight, eliminating unnecessary movements of shipments
• A dedicated Pharma Zone and increased capacity for temperature controlled and perishables cargoes
• Special facilities for Dangerous Goods and Live Animal shipment
• X-ray technology with enhanced imaging capability, reducing the need for secondary cargo screening
• Advanced internal and external high-definition CCTV systems to ensure a safe and secure working environment