Dubai International’s (DXB) work to cut carbon emissions has been recognised with a Level 4 “Transformation” accreditation from Airports Council International (ACI) Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, placing it, as of September 2024, among the top 5% of participating airports worldwide to achieve this status. The “Transformation” certification is awarded to airports that realise absolute emissions reductions and drive systemic change with its stakeholders. In strategic alignment with … [Read more...] about Dubai International achieves top sustainability milestone with global accreditation
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Emirates to reactivate DWC for freighters on 26 March
Emirates is reactivating its cargo hub at Dubai South (DWC) for dedicated freighter operations starting 26 March 2022. The move marks a return to the airline’s dual hub cargo operations in Dubai after a period of nearly two years when the airline consolidated its freighter (main deck) and passenger (belly hold) cargo operations at DXB during the onset of the pandemic back in April 2020. Cargo arriving or departing on passenger aircraft will be handled at DXB, whilst cargo on freighter … [Read more...] about Emirates to reactivate DWC for freighters on 26 March
Dubai bans cargo imports at DXB to clear backlog
Dubai will restrict imports of cargo into its international airport for six days from Tuesday to clear a backlog caused by “extraordinarily high” volumes of inbound shipments. Cargo handler dnata told the Financial Times that restrictions would include cargo in transit to other destinations in the UAE with only certain essential items exempted from the ban. “We are currently working around the clock to clear the backlog of unprocessed cargo at Dubai International Airport, caused by … [Read more...] about Dubai bans cargo imports at DXB to clear backlog
Emirates extends pharma cool room at DXB
Emirates SkyCargo is further strengthening its pharma and vaccine handling capabilities in Dubai with the extension of its fully automated cool room with 94 airline pallet positions at its GDP-certified dedicated pharma facility at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The extended cool room will provide an additional 2,600 square metres of temperature-controlled environment (2-25°C) for the storage and handling of vaccines and other pharmaceuticals at the carrier’s purpose-built GDP certified … [Read more...] about Emirates extends pharma cool room at DXB
Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Starting 1 July, Emirates' premium customers are once again able to enjoy the airline's signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub with the restart of these services following a full health and safety review. Emirates has implemented a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the customer journey to ensure the safety of its customers and employees. To start, Emirates will open one lounge in Terminal 3 Concourse B, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to … [Read more...] about Emirates resumes on-ground services for premium customers
Emirates SkyCargo revalidates pharma certification at Dubai hub
Emirates SkyCargo received a revalidation of the European Union Good Distribution Practices (EU GDP) certification for pharma operations at its hub in Dubai. The annual surveillance audit for the revalidation was conducted by Bureau Veritas, Germany. The air cargo carrier originally received its EU GDP certification in 2016 for its operations across the Emirates SkyCentral cargo terminals at Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central as well as the 24/7 bonded trucking … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo revalidates pharma certification at Dubai hub
