Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), working alongside Royal Mail, has welcomed its first full e-commerce cargo flight, following several developments to its e-commerce operations over this year. The flight, chartered by Zhonger Express and Jumen Logistics, was operated by Silk Way West Airlines Cargo and carried a 90-tonne consignment for Royal Mail final mile deliveries. Products from two of the four major e-commerce platforms, Temu and TikTok, were on board and representatives were on-site … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport welcomes first dedicated e-commerce flight
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Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport partner to develop air cargo traffic between Scotland and the US
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) have signed a joint development agreement to promote cargo flights between the two locations. The partnership aims to strengthen the air cargo trade lane connecting PIK and RFD, and to facilitate the sharing of information between the airports, bolstering the air cargo pull factors to each. Both PIK and RFD run full-service operations 24/7, with no curfews and no night flying or handling restrictions, allowing … [Read more...] about Glasgow Prestwick Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport partner to develop air cargo traffic between Scotland and the US
Royal Mail to boost international e-commerce services at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (GPA) is to be Royal Mail’s newest international e-commerce hub in the United Kingdom (UK). Prestwick was selected by Royal Mail due to the numerous benefits it offers over alternative airports throughout the UK, including offering up to half of the cost of landing at some UK hubs. “We are confident that our new Fast and Efficient E-commerce Solution will offer customers real cost savings against other UK air cargo hubs, whilst also ensuring they meet their … [Read more...] about Royal Mail to boost international e-commerce services at Glasgow Prestwick Airport
