Prestwick excels in Oil & Gas cargo, regularly handling Christmas Trees and other out-sized well equipment. We also regularly handle AN124s with oil and gas equipment and we work in very close co-operation with the Aberdeen energy community. With heavy duty handling equipment and third party cranage all projects are managed safely and professionally.
At Prestwick, we pride ourselves on delivering reliability and care when it comes to perishable cargo. Working in close partnership with the Port Health Authority, we ensure every shipment is handled with precision, speed, and integrity.
Scottish Salmon, Seafood and Perishables
Scotland’s seafood and fresh produce deserves the very best — and that’s exactly what we provide. Prestwick is trusted by the nation’s seafood export industry to keep products fresh, secure, and market-ready.
Backed by a £1 million investment in new cold chain facilities, our operation is built around your needs:
Pharma
When it comes to pharmaceuticals, trust and compliance are non-negotiable. Prestwick’s upgraded cold storage facilities — opened in June 2023 — are designed to meet the strictest global standards.
Our seamless, temperature-controlled logistics ensure medicines and healthcare products arrive exactly as intended, every time. With proven expertise, strict quality assurance, and a commitment to consistency, Prestwick is the partner you can rely on for pharma cargo.
Prestwick is the UK’s primary airport for Class 1 Dangerous Goods. Our new x-ray screening equipment is capable of screening up to 70mm of solid steel. Our stringent handling protocols for class 1 prioritise safety and compliance:
Prestwick is the first choice for touring artists. We have previously supported Madonna, Beyoncé, Coldplay, and Adele who rely on our dedicated staff for reliable transfers and rapid screening.
With adequate space for build-up and breakdown and secure facilities which are convenient with adjacent truck and aircraft parking, Prestwick is ideal for major touring productions.
We are fully registered and certified to handle ungulates. Our facilities are secure and monitored by CCTV. Truck and horse box parking is conveniently located adjacent to facilities.
Aircraft parking is adjacent to the Border Inspection Post (BIP) On-site handling equipment such as dollies, loaders and forklifts help ease the transfer.
Our fully-trained handling team is dedicated to animal welfare. Local veterinarian teams are BIP regulated and certified.
Our stables have been recently upgraded and have experienced grooms on hand.
Given Glasgow Prestwick’s location on the Great-Circle Route, we offer the perfect solution for trans-Atlantic fuel stops specialising in quick turns for aircraft of all sizes.
We provide JETA1 & AVGAS 100LL 24/7 in-house and can provide fuel through most major suppliers including World Fuel services, Multiservice, AVCARD, AVFUEL, TITAN Fuels and Weston Aviation, BP Sterling, AEG Fuels, JETEX and Rockwell Collins.
Prestwick Cargo Services offers the full suite of ground servicing equipment in-house – including extra wide high-loaders, ground power units, towing, de-icing and much more.
Several large self-manoeuvring parking areas are available and can accommodate large aircrafts including A380s and Antanov124s.
Putting your needs first in everything we do.