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Emirates predicts a cool summer

[ July 17, 2023   //   ]

Emirates SkyCargo is gearing up for the summer wedding season by scaling up its cool chain capacity for perishables. It moved 3,590 tonnes of time- and temperature-sensitive fresh cut flowers in May, 20% up on the same month last year.

Ecuador and Kenya are the top two export origin locations; Ecuador in particular has experienced a steady rise in flower trade in recent years, increasing its exports with Emirates SkyCargo by 21% in May this year, compared to 2022.

Emirates’ dual airport hub in Dubai offers a three-hour, air-to-air transfer service. Handling over 8,000 shipments per day, withover 15,000m² of dedicated storage for temperature-sensitive goods.

About a third of the world’s population can be served from Dubai within afour4-hour flight range.

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