A new Border Control Post has opened at Newcastle Airport, marking another significant investment in its growing cargo operations.
Worldwide Flight Services, a global leader in air cargo logistics and ground handling, has opened the government-approved facility at its hub in the Airport’s freight village, enabling regulated goods, including flowers, plant products, fruit and vegetables, to be inspected and cleared on-site.
The Border Control Post allows a wider range of products to enter the UK directly through the Airport, helping businesses reduce transit times, lower logistics costs and move goods more efficiently by clearing them closer to their final destination.
The facility is the latest investment in the Airport's expanding cargo operations, supporting further growth beyond the 5,000 tonnes of freight it handles each year.
Earlier this year, Samson Aviation, an award-winning executive jet centre and handling specialist, expanded its fleet with a main deck loader and supporting ground service equipment.
This enables the Airport and Samson's highly trained team to support a wider range of narrowbody and widebody passenger, charter and cargo aircraft, as well as handle larger and more specialised shipments such as heavy machinery and luxury vehicles.
Supported by its partners, the Airport is recognised as one of the UK's leading cargo gateways, offering expert handling services, a 24-hour operation, on-site refuelling and direct access to the strategic road network.
Leon McQuaid, Director of Aviation Development at Newcastle Airport, said: "The new Border Control Post marks another important milestone in the growth of Newcastle Airport's cargo services, strengthening our position as a gateway for international trade.
"We are grateful to Worldwide Flight Services for its investment in the facility, which will help businesses move goods more efficiently and provide a faster route to market while supporting economic growth and investment across North East England and beyond.
"The continued investment in our cargo infrastructure reflects the growing demand for our services and we welcome discussions with cargo and aviation-related businesses looking to expand their operations through the Airport."
For more information about the Airport’s cargo operations, visit www.newcastleairport.com/corporate/doing-business-with-us/cargo-opportunities.