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Perishables? Emirates has got it all under control

Emirates SkyCargo has launched a suite of solutions that help maintain the freshness of perishables and fresh consumables during transportation. Emirates SkyFresh includes a new Ventilated Cool Dolly while experienced staff ensure that perishables such as fruits, vegetables, fresh fish and seafood, meat and flowers maintain their freshness during the entire air transportation process. The dolly not only maintains a constant temperature while transporting cargo, but also has a ventilation system to ... [+]

High-flying Emirates appoints UK cargo chief

Emirates SkyCargo has appointed current cargo manager for Northern England and Scotland, Ross Barnett, as UK cargo manager. Based in London, he will oversee cargo operations for 18 daily passenger flights and two Heathrow freighter services. Emirates says that December 2016 was the first month in which it exported more ... [+]

Emirates opens Dubai pharma hub

UAE airline Emirates has officially opened its Emirates SkyPharma purpose-built facility at Dubai International Airport . It forms of the new 11,000sq m extension of Emirates SkyCentral terminal and offers 4,000sq m of space dedicated to pharmaceutical cargo, temperature controlled zones (2-8 degree Celsius and 15-25 degree Celsius), 88 temperature ... [+]

Emirates brings wildlife message to Heathrow’s doorstep

Emirates has extended its mission to support the United for Wildlife alliance to a familiar Heathrow landmark – the 1/3 scale model of the A380 aircraft that sits on the traffic roundabout at the entrance to the tunnels leading to the main terminals. The animal-themed logo is already carried by ... [+]

Emirates keeps it cool

Emirates SkyCargo has launched a new version of its protection material for temperature-sensitive cargo. White Cover Advance uses DuPont’s patented Tyvek material made of high density polyethylene to form a tough protective barrier against varying external temperatures and direct sunlight. The special material is water resistant but at the same ... [+]

Emirates adds Cambodia freighter

Emirates SkyCargo is adding Phnom Penh, Cambodia to the schedule of its freighter network from 6 April. Flights depart Dubai on Wednesday at 21.20 and return from Phnom Penh at 21.25 on Thursday. The MD11F will have a capacity of 80 tonnes and truck connections are available from Phnom Penh ... [+]

New name, more data for Cargo 2000

Cargo 2000 (C2K) has rebranded as Cargo iQ as part of a strategic transformation programme including a Smart Data Project and new certification scheme. Emirates SkyCargo – previously an observer - has also joined the group, along with Brussels Airport, Frankfurt Airport, Vienna Airport and CargoAware, The rebrand is part of ... [+]

Emirates upgrades Africa route

Emirates is to replace the current Airbus A340-300 on its daily Dubai to Lusaka and Harare route with a Boeing 777-300ER from 1 February. The aircraft will offer 23 tonnes of capacity per flight. [+]

Airfreight guru turns to forwarding

Ram Menen, Emirates cargo boss of three decades, is to join a new global supervisory board at independent forwarder network, WCA. WCA has also appointed Dan March as chief executive officer with founder David Yokeum becoming chairman. Ram Menen, who headed up Emirates SkyCargo for almost three decades, said he was ... [+]

Emirates joins battle against the poachers

Emirates has joined the fight against the illegal wildlife trade by painting up two of its A380s in a special livery featuring some of the planet’s threatened creatures. The two designs have been entirely designed, produced, and applied by Emirates’ in-house staff in support of the United for Wildlife organisation. [+]

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