Air services provider, dnata, has opened a £30 million state-of-the-art cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN) in the UK.

With easy access to the airfield, the 15,000 sq. ft. facility allows the company to expand and consolidate its Manchester operations and includes a 125,000 sq. ft warehouse space capable of processing in excess of 150,000 tonnes of cargo annually. The facility 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.

“It’s great to see dnata open its superb new cargo complex here at Manchester Airport,” said Gareth Jackson, MAG Group Property Director. “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. Not only will the centre help the North’s trade credentials, it will boost employment opportunities for communities in Greater Manchester too.”

Designed with flexibility and unique product handling requirements in mind, dnata City North incorporates 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 cold storage areas in the centre are modular, allowing 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.

Commenting on how the new purpose built facility in Manchester complements dnata’s existing operations including its dnata city complex at London Heathrow, Alex Doisneau, Managing Director at dnata UK said: “Our continued investment and expansion in the UK underlines our commitment to our customers and the local cargo industry at a critical time, providing operational excellence at key gateways across the country.”

In addition to its cargo handling facilities, dnata City North also includes 25,000 sq. ft. flexible office accommodation providing an innovative mixture of workspace and meeting facilities, as well as breakout spaces.

 

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