Dempsey: Shannon could be US-Europe cargo hub

SHANNON Airport could become a hub for cargo between the US and Europe, Transport Minister Noel Dempsey believes.

Mr Dempsey made his comments after confirming that the Government has approached the US government to introduce Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for cargo at Shannon.

The system for passengers has been operating at the mid-west airport since August last year and will be introduced at Dublin when Terminal 2 opens later this month.