SOUTHEND AIRPORT IS JEWEL IN STOBART’S CROWN
THE chief executive of haulage firm The Stobart Group said yesterday its new development at London Southend Airport was “arguably the jewel in the Stobart crown”, as it reported a £1m rise in profits in the year to 29 February. Group profit before tax was £30.5m compared to £29.5m in the previous year, while turnover rose from £500.4m to £551.9m. Since last year Stobart has opened a control tower, railway station, passenger terminal and runway at London Southend.