Cargo Breaking News
Glasgow Prestwick Airport is planning to expand its cargo operations in India in response to growing demand for Scottish salmon and whisky, Nico Le Roux, Business Development Director, PIK, said, while addressing delegates at the Air Cargo Southeast Asia Expo, Singapore. The development builds on the progress of the United Kingdom–India FTA, which will remove tariffs on Scottish salmon and reduce duties on Scotch whisky from 150 per cent to 75 per cent, with further cuts expected. “The Indian subcontinent, on the back of the recent Indo-Anglo trade agreement, is a key target for Glasgow Prestwick Airport for 2026,” said Nico Le Roux. “Scotland’s national export ambitions to India are well defined and Prestwick will provide an unrivalled European gateway for India’s pharma, medical equipment, and garment industries. “We are looking to mirror the collaborations we created with Chinese carriers and are seeking out full freighter airline partners to serve the Indian market. Expanding our connections with India will ensure faster, more efficient routes for Scotland’s key products to reach one of the world’s fastest-growing markets, while offering Indian manufacturers a superb hub in Europe,” added Le Roux.
