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Hangzhou is Emirates’ fourth China city

Emirates will launch daily services between Dubai and Hangzhou from 30 July, its fifth gateway on the Chinese mainland after Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. It will operate with a Boeing 777-300ER, offering connections to and from in Europe, Africa, the Middle, Brazil and Argentina. Expected traffic will include electronics, e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and perishables. [+]

Emirates to launch Narita freighter; Dnata breaks record in Dubai

Emirates SkyCargo is to deploy a dedicated weekly freighter from Dubai to Narita International Airport in Japan from 24 May, the first direct, scheduled all cargo connection between Narita and the Middle East. It will boost capacity between the two cities by 100 tonnes each way. Emirates SkyCargo already operates ... [+]

Emirates reveals new look for its freighters

Emirates SkyCargo has unveiled its first freight in its new-look livery. The biggest change is to the UAE flag on the tailfin, which has been a staple of the Emirates branding since the very beginning. The carrier says the new design is more dynamic and flowing, with 3D effect artwork; likewise, ... [+]

Leased jumbos keep Emirates aloft

Emirates SkyCargo says it is increasing its cargo capacity by 15% in 2025 to meet demand. The additional capacity includes two wet-leased Boeing 747 freighters from Compass Group, one of Emirates SkyCargo’s, enabling the airline to unlock immediate capacity while the partners discuss avenues for further expansion. The Dubai-based carrier received ... [+]

Emirates adds Copenhagen freighter

Emirates SkyCargo has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen, increasing the Dubai-based carrier’s network of destinations served by all-cargo aircraft to 38.  Previously served only by bellyhold capacity in passenger aircraft, the Boeing 777 freighter will operate on Wednesdays. It increases capacity to the Danish capital – and to neighbouring ... [+]

Emirates joins the fight against donkey skin trade

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has joined forces with an animal charity to combat the trafficking of donkey skins. The Donkey Sanctuary and Emirates have created an operational guide to highlight the risks posed by the trade and its association with organised crime. The guidelines explain the biosecurity risk of smuggling inadequately processed ... [+]

Emirates offers eQuote

Emirates SkyCargo is now offering eQuote, a digital self-service touchpoint to allow customers to request and manage their spot quotations. The solution will be progressively rolled out globally and will incorporate the majority of products, including the Life Sciences and Healthcare portfolio and high-value cargoes such as Emirates Wheels. [+]

Emirates extends 777F freighter fleet

Emirates has placed a firm order for five more Boeing 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025/26. Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 Boeing 777Fs pending delivery from Boeing to the end of 2026. The Dubai-based carrier has also signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise for ... [+]

Emirates orders five more freighters

Emirates SkyCargo has made a firm order for five additional Boeing 777 freighters for delivery between 2025 and 2026. The US$ 1billion order will take the airline’s total order book to 315 wide-body aircraft. They will increase available main deck cargo capacity by 30% providing a long-term solution to the ... [+]

Emirates trains cargo managers of the future

Emirates SkyCargo has launched a bespoke training programme to equip the cargo leaders of tomorrow with commercial and leadership skills. Two groups of 16 are being chosen from Emirates SkyCargo’s pool of cargo managers and include both Emirati nationals as well as others from the airline’s outstations. The 15 day programme ... [+]

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