Maximising the UK's Air Cargo Potential

Airlines UK and Logistics UK will be hosting an invitation only, free to attend seminar in central London on Maximising the UK’s air cargo potential, following on from a successful event in 2022.

Attendees will gain latest insights from senior speakers from across the air cargo world, including UPS, Heathrow Airport, Manston Airport, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and global economic consultancy Steer, with more speakers to be confirmed.  Attendees will also hear directly from the Department for Transport on aviation’s role within the freight strategy, and Labour’s Shadow Export Minister Nia Griffith MP on Labour’s vision for an exporting nation. Delegates will have an opportunity to participate in an interactive Q&A, and network with other cross-government and business representatives in attendance.

We would be delighted if you could join us in-person at Bird & Bird LLP on Tuesday 28th March between 12 – 3.45pm. The event will start at 12 noon with a complimentary networking lunch, with the main agenda beginning at 1pm.

Numbers are limited so please secure your place before all tickets are gone.

Seminar Agenda (subject to change):

Keynote on UK vision for Air Freight

Laura Marquis, Deputy Director Logistics & Supply Chain Policy, Department for Transport

Trends in Air Cargo

Peter Wiener, Associate at Steer

Panel discussion and audience Q&A: What are the main trends in UK Air Freight and what do they mean for UK exporters?

Confirmed Panellists

CILT (Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK)
Laura Marquis, Deputy Director Logistics & Supply Chain Policy, Department for Transport

Labour’s Vision for an Exporting Nation

Nia Griffith, Labour Shadow Export Minister

Tea and Coffee Break 15 minutes

Bird and Bird (International Law Firm)

Panel discussion and audience Q&A: What are the barriers to exporting by air?  How do we overcome these?