Runways

Australian freight sector welcomes approval of third runway in Melbourne

The government of Australia has approved construction of a third runway for Melbourne Airport, which freight forwarders and shippers say will create new opportunities for exporters and logistics providers.

The new runway is expected to be operational by 2031. The new north-south runway will increase capacity by allowing simultaneous takeoffs and landings, reducing delays, and improved service levels.

The federal government estimates Melbourne will become Australia’s largest city next decade with...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/australian-freight-sector-welcomes-approval-of-third-runway-in-melbourne

Do airports clean runways?

A large jet about to touch down on runway, coming straight at camera with golden sky in background.

When the local street sweeper comes through your neighborhood, it’s mostly for aesthetic reasons. 

Cleaning the runway surface at an airport is for safety.

You probably didn’t know, but airplanes litter every time they land. When the tires touch down, they skid on the surface and leave rubber deposits that need to be cleaned to prevent aircraft from losing traction, which is especially troublesome for aircraft taking off or landing in rain or strong winds.

The tarmac used to pave runways is much...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/do-airports-clean-runways

Freight forwarders urge government to work with Heathrow

Robert Keen

Freight forwarders urge government to work with Heathrow

Speaking after today’s ruling by the Court of Appeal in London in favour of campaigners challenging the legality of the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Robert Keen, Director General of the British International Freight Association (BIFA) said:

“The Lord Justices have made it clear that their judgment didn’t mean that there could never be a third runway at Heathrow, but that the government now...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/02/27/freight-forwarders-urge-government-to-work-with-heathrow/