East Midlands Airport’s Sher-good forecast as a British global trading hub
The airport has release data this International Trade Week revealing the top trading nations connected to the UK via EMA, and the forecast also looks promising for its growth to continue. In 2025, the…
In the historic land of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, there comes a new tale is being written by the cargo team at the East Midlands Airport (EMA). Its growth and expansion within the air cargo sector has seen its team label it a ‘world trade centre at the heart of Britain.’
The airport has released data this International Trade Week revealing the top trading nations connected to the UK via EMA, and the forecast also looks promising for its growth to continue.
Last month EMA announced it was looking for a new head of cargo to build on this work, alongside new airline China Central Longhao starting operations this November. Its freight handled grew by 6.3 percent in September.
EMA have commented that recent growth has strengthened the airport’s connections with major global trading markets: especially the growing Chinese economy through seven new cargo operators including a fresh arrival last week.
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