Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) has handled its longest-ever freight shipment, a critical delivery for the oil and gas sector.
The cargo arrived at PIK from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, accompanied by two additional 40-foot components for onward transport to Aberdeen.
The longest piece, measuring 67 feet and weighing 24 tonnes, was secured across three 20-foot connecting pallets and required three main deck loaders and two cranes for safe unloading.
Despite its complexity, the entire operation was completed in just 30 minutes.
Jules Matteoni, operations director at PIK, said: “The safe, careful, and efficient offloading of this cargo required extensive planning from our in-house ground handling team at Prestwick.
“Handling such a large piece of freight requires immense coordination and expertise; two of our key assets.”
PIK’s investments in equipment in 2024 were integral to the operation; its new high loaders, with capacities of 20 and 35 tonnes, were used to offload this consignment.
Nico Le Roux, business development director at PIK, said: “Last year, we decided to invest significantly in our infrastructure, and the success of this operation is a direct result of that commitment.
“We are dedicated to supporting our clients and the industries they operate in, particularly outsized cargo for the oil and gas sector, which has always been one of our strengths.”
PIK’s additional investments included a heavy-duty pushback tractor, 12 new dollies, a Rapiscan X-ray machine, and cold storage facilities ranging from -30°C to +25°C.
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