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London Gatwick

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Gateway Information

Handling Agent: Dnata

Hours of operation: 24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

Facility Address: 

Unit 5,

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Contact information:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Operations Contact Info:

T -01293 444076

 

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Customer Service opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:30 UK Time

Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 UK Time

Sunday: Closed

Customer relations opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 23:00 

Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00 

Sunday: Closed

Operations

Quotes and booking

T: 0344 209 8300 option 1

General, Fresh and Pharma Bookings

Click here to book Online

E: welovecargo@fly.virgin.com

Quotes and bookings

T: 0344 209 8300 option 1

E: welovecargo@fly.virgin.com

Express or Priority

T: 0344 209 8303 option 1

E: welovecargo@fly.virgin.com

Courier Express Shipment

T: 0344 209 8303 option 1

E: welovecargo@fly.virgin.com

General Enquiries

Post flight Enquiries

T: 0344 209 8300 option 2

E: welovecargo@fly.virgin.com

Customer relations

T: 0344 209 8300 option 3

E: welovecargo@fly.virgin.com

Product Information

General

Our station offers everything you need to transport your General Cargo. From machinery parts to consolidated goods, your cargo is in expert hands. 

Simply click here to learn more about general.

Handling Agent:Dnata

Hours of Operation:  24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

FacilityAddress:

Unit 5, 

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A

Courier

Effeciently move your courier material and ecommerce with our shorter close out times and express handling across our network. 

Simply click here to learn more about courier.

Handling Agent:Dnata

Hours of Operation:  24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

FacilityAddress:

Unit 5, 

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A

Fresh

We're dedicated to keeping your goods fresh for delivery through our expansive network and temperature-controlled capabilities, perfect for your perishable products.  

Simply click here to learn more about fresh.

Handling Agent:Dnata

Hours of Operation:  24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

FacilityAddress:

Unit 5, 

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Our Capabilities

COL Storage is available upon request and availability, temperature of our storage ranges from 2 to 8 degrees. We’re able to separate pharma from perishables. 

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A

Pharma

Offering you end-to-end compliance and assurance through our accredited operations. Throughout our network we have implemented GDP certified processes to maintain the integrity of pharmacetical and life-science goods.

Simply click here to learn more about pharma.

Handling Agent: Dnata

Hours of Operation:24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

Facility Address:

Unit 5,

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports -+44 1293602550

Our Capabilities

COL Storage is available upon request and availability, temperature of our storage ranges from 2 to 8 degrees. We’re able to separate pharma from perishables. 

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A

Valuable

We're dedicated to keeping your goods fresh for delivery through our expansive network and temperature-controlled capabilities, perfect for your perishable products.  

Simply click here to learn more about valuable.

Handling Agent:Dnata

Hours of Operation:  24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

FacilityAddress:

Unit 5, 

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A

Vulnerable

Offering you end-to-end compliance and assurance through our accredited operations. Throughout our network we have implemented GDP certified processes to maintain the integrity of pharmacetical and life-science goods.

Simply click here to learn more about vulnerable.

Handling Agent:Dnata

Hours of Operation:  24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

FacilityAddress:

Unit 5, 

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A

Cars

"Wanting to race your car around the world or preparing for a brand new launch? We're here to make it happen. 

Through our years of experience, our operation runs like a well-oiled machine to provide you a seamless journey without adding a mile to the clock. "

Simply click here to learn more about cars.

Handling Agent:Dnata

Hours of Operation:  24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

FacilityAddress:

Unit 5, 

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A

Mail

Our station offers everything you need to transport your General Cargo. From machinery parts to consolidated goods, your cargo is in expert hands. 

Simply click here to learn more about general.

Handling Agent:Dnata

Hours of Operation:  24 hours daily

Firmscode: NA

 

FacilityAddress:

Unit 5, 

Cargo Forecourt Road,

Gatwick Airport,

West Sussex,

RH6 0SG

Phone:

Exports - +44 1293602550

Has this information helped you avoid making a call?

We aim to provide the most pertinent details to enhance your experience. Your feedback is valuable to us. Please take a moment to share your thoughts by clicking here and completing our brief 2-minute survey.

Close out times

The below close out times inform you the minimum hours prior to your flight departure that you’re required to deliver your cargo to us.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Priority 6hours|12hours 4hours|12hours
Express 2hours NA

Import recovery times

The below times inform you the time window 

when the freight is available to collect.

  Loose Cargo Shipper Built
  Known|Unknown Known|Unknown
Classic 4hours 3hours
Priority 4hours 3hours
Express 2hours NA

Other Products

  Export Import
Dangerous Goods 12hours N/A
Courier N/A N/A
Dry Ice 4hours N/A
PER/PIL N/A N/A
Valuable NA N/A