Heathrow third runway announcement: Logistics UK responds

“Heathrow Airport is the UK’s biggest port, handling 1.58 million tonnes of cargo in 2024, and the announcement of the winning third runway bid will provide growth opportunities for the UK economy in the long term.

"Today’s announcement is a welcome step towards the implementation of the project, but there are other hurdles to be cleared, including CAA approvals and planning reforms.  

“It is vital that this project is seen by government as an integral part of the ongoing development of an effective UK-wide logistics network, which will support and develop the effective supply chains that our economy needs.”