Some freight forwarders are being encouraged to expand their business in spite of the reduction in market volumes. Warehousing leasing deals are at an all-time low, and forwarders with a good customer base are taking advantage of the cheap deals now, so that they will have the capacity to expand when the economic climate improves. Confidence in the air cargo industry is improving, with many CEOs expecting an increase in demand over the next 12 months, so the time is right to benefit from cheap rents in the Heathrow area.