BA AWARDS TRUCKING CONTRACTS
British Airways’ cargo unit has awarded contracts totaling $128.5
million to European trucking firms Jan de Rijk and Saints Transport for
road transport in the United Kingdom, Ireland and continental Europe.
Jan de Rijk will operate and manage all European and Irish services,
including those crossing the English Channel. Saints Transport will provide service in the
U.K., including shuttle services linking London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted Airports.
The three-year contracts can be extended by two years subject to
performance.