The trade association for UK freight forwarders and logistics service providers has welcomed the Airports Commission’s decision not to include the inner Thames estuary airport proposal in its shortlist of options for providing new airport capacity by 2030. The British International Freight Association’s (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen, commented: “BIFA’s members hope that today’s decision will allow the commission to focus on the three most appropriate and … [Read more...] about BIFA supports rule out of Thames estuary plan
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BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has given qualified support to the UK government's decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow airport. "The stringent environmental conditions attached to the go-ahead, the possibility that a future administration could reverse the decision and the likelihood of a lengthy planning process means that this is far from a 'done-deal', " said BIFA Director General, Peter Quantrill. "Investment in an essential part of the UK's infrastructure is … [Read more...] about BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway
