JFK, one of the largest international air cargo facilities in the United States, has a history of headline-grabbing crimes.

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So far, fear of the harbour association has stopped newcomers from setting up their own cargo-handling facilities.

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Menzies said it had completed the re-structuring of its loss-making UK cargo business, having exited four facilities and concentrated its main cargo offering on London Heathrow.

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Road and rail transport to ports can be as important as dockside facilities in moving cargo swiftly, for example.

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Planes will taxi away from main airport facilities before loading precious cargo, such as art and jewels, which will take only a few minutes, according to the airport.

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Ship captains rely on the skill and judgment of harbor pilots to ensure the safe navigation of the vessel so that the cargo can be safely transferred to shore side facilities.

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In June 2011, the U.K. ordered UPS to temporarily stop moving air cargo through some of its U.K. facilities because of security concerns.

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Members of the jury were shown CCTV images of Mr Baker making regular trips to the communal laundry facilities and removing bags from the tower block on Cargo Fleet Lane.

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