DT Christmas Newsletter 2025

Celebrating the launch of our e-commerce department July 2025 saw the launch of Davies Turner Air Cargo’s e-commerce department, writes Oliver Simmons - General Manager, Heathrow Services ACROSS THE MODES: AIR

T his is a milestone marking a new chapter in our business. e-commerce is rapidly transforming

end global parcel logistics, setting the foundation for scalable, international growth. Two key members of our e-commerce leadership team are Robbie Stirrat, e-commerce Supervisor, who manages the physical operation with dedication and precision, ensuring all parcels move

Since the launch, we’ve secured our first major account, adding an impressive one million kilogrammes of business. This win also kick started two new trade lanes; in the USA and Israel, expanding our global reach and demonstrating our ability to onboard clients. None of this would have been possible without the support from our Heathrow warehouse team. Their commitment, adaptability, and teamwork have been vital in making this launch a success. As we continue onboarding our first big client, we’re also preparing for what promises to be our busiest peak season ever. Looking into 2026, we are in discussions with three additional clients, and are hopeful of bringing them onboard. This Christmas, we’re not just celebrating the holidays — we’re celebrating progress, innovation, and teamwork. Thank you to all who played a part. Here’s to a joyful festive season and an even more successful 2026.

the air cargo sector. We’re positioning ourselves at the forefront of this booming business. Global demand for fast, reliable parcel logistics is rising; our new department is designed to secure a firm spot in this growing market; bringing innovation, agility, and scalability to our operations. Technology that delivers In July 2025, we launched our state-of the-art fully automated Parcel Sortation System, featuring: Dim, Weigh, Scan & Photo; two label applicators and 16-way sortation. This system has proven its worth, enabling us to handle high volumes with precision and speed. We also introduced Skyline, a purpose built e-commerce operating system, which integrates with final mile delivery partners, allowing us to offer end-to

smoothly through our systems, and Awwad Nshewat, our e-commerce solutions manager, who onboards new clients and integrates key partners. In addition to these team leaders, we have Rebecca Barnes, e-commerce Supervisor, Bryony Gallagher, operations, Tiffany O’Neill, operations and Abigail Osborne, operations. All play an integral

Their expertise and energy have been key in getting us off to a flying start ” “

part in the growth of our new vertical, providing the department’s backbone. Their expertise and energy have been key in getting us off to a flying start.

Aviation Logistics Network meets in Beijing

D TAC was one of three founding partners of the ALN, which was launched in 2006 and now consists of 85 businesses, covering over 430 locations worldwide serving the aerospace industry. More than 65,000 staff are employed by all the ALN partners, and the network has an annual turnover in freight billings in excess of six billion US dollars. This makes ALN the world’s largest independent network dedicated to the aerospace industry. The rapid expansion being seen in China’s aerospace sector, made Beijing the logical location for ALN’s 2025 conference. DTAC handles emergency parts and spares shipments for 14

airlines throughout China, including Air China. Much of the talk at the event was the forecasts by Boeing and Airbus that between now and 2044, the commercial aircraft fleet will almost double from the current 24,730 aircraft in commercial service worldwide to 49,220 aircraft. Asia as a whole will take 47 percent of all aircraft new orders with China alone taking 9,570 new aircraft (478 a year over the next 20 years). ALN is administered full time from Heathrow and provides sales and marketing services to its members at specialist trade fares and events, allied to the ALN website www.aln.aero

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