Glasgow Prestwick Airport to be Royal Mail's intl e-commerce hub in UK
Prestwick Airport formally launched its Fast and Efficient E-commerce Solution at the Air Cargo China exhibition
Florrie Kuang (left), Senior Business Manager - China Office, Royal Mail Group and Jules Matteoni, Operations Director, Glasgow Prestwick Airport
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is to be Royal Mail’s newest international e-commerce hub in the United Kingdom (U.K.).
Prestwick was selected by Royal Mail due to the numerous benefits it offers over alternative airports throughout the U.K. including offering up to half of the cost of landing at some U.K. hubs, says a release from Prestwick.
“We are confident that our new fast and efficient e-commerce solution will offer customers real cost savings against other U.K. air cargo hubs while also ensuring they meet their customer delivery-time promise,” says Nico Le Roux, Development Director, Glasgow Prestwick Airport. "We are a full in-house operation, from ground handling and warehouse handling, to fire services, and air traffic control, which allows us to offer greater flexibility. Carriers only need to make one call to our operations line, and we take care of everything. This streamlined process is a significant advantage.”
Jules Matteoni, Operations Director, Glasgow Prestwick Airport adds: "“This joint solution with Royal Mail allows us to provide full visibility with traceability from touchdown to customer delivery and the potential to save on lead times through simplified processes. This is great news for our cargo customers, the airport, and the region.”
Prestwick recently announced a £2.2 million investment in cargo equipment, and has taken delivery of two extra-wide high loaders with 20 and 35 tonne capacity, respectively, a heavy-duty pushback tractor capable of handling any aircraft type, 12 new dollies and a new Rapiscan X-ray machine with 7 mm steel penetration, the release added.
“We are excited to be working with Glasgow Prestwick Airport to offer a cost-effective and efficient international e-commerce solution," says Vivian Davies, Director, Global Imports, Royal Mail. "Prestwick has no flight restrictions, congestion or curfews on both inbound and outbound flights, offering round-the-clock availability, which is key for the fast turnaround needed in the e-commerce sector. By partnering with Prestwick, we are confident we can offer our existing and new international e-commerce customers an unbeatable service on both delivery time and cost.”
Prestwick Airport formally launched its Fast and Efficient E-commerce Solution at the Air Cargo China exhibition, and has already garnered interest from key players in the sector including one prominent Asian logistics provider who will be visiting its 860-acre site later this week, the release added.
