Glasgow Prestwick Airport has signed a memorandum of understanding with Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to widen cargo links between China and the UK. The agreement, struck during IATA North Asia Cargo Day in Guangzhou, focuses on cargo development, operational knowledge sharing and network connectivity.
Prestwick is using the deal to reinforce its role in Asian e-commerce flows and high-value Scottish exports, including salmon and whisky. Jules Matteoni said the airport is turning runway capacity into direct trade lanes that move freight in both directions, with 15 scheduled mainland China services a week and three weekly Hong Kong services already in place.
The next test is execution across freighter capacity, handling and route density.