Implications for the Air Freight Sector of Different Airport Capacity Options Prepared for the Freight Transport Association and Transport for London Final Report January 2015 York Aviation 2 Contents The York Aviation contacts associated with Page this report are: Key Points 3 James Brass Principal Consultant 1. Introduction 5 Tel: +44 (0)7767 455614
[email protected] 2. The Air Freight Market in the UK 7 Louise Congdon 3. Current Economic Importance of Air Freight in the UK 12 Managing Partner 4. Estimates of Air Freight Demand and Capacity in 2050 15 Tel: +44 (0)1625 614051
[email protected] 5. Economic Impacts of Air Freight Development Scenarios 20 The Freight Transport Association contact Summary Comparison Between Heathrow & Gatwick Expansion 30 associated with this report is: References 33 Chris Welsh Director Global and European Policy Assumptions Book 35 Tel: +44 (0)1892 552308
[email protected] York Aviation 2 Key Points York Aviation Key Points (1) So far, the work undertaken by the Airports Commission has focussed strongly on the needs and requirements of the passenger market at London’s airports. Issues around the freight market have largely been underestimated and there are also concerns in the freight industry that the Commission has little understanding of how the air freight market operates or its importance in supporting the UK economy. Air freight accounts for about 40% of UK imports and exports by value. It is an essential enabler for a wide range of industry sectors, handling high value goods, which require rapid, secure and reliable transport to destinations all over the globe.