Emirates SkyCargo will reopen its cargo terminal in Dubai South (DWC) to serve as a dedicated airside hub for cold chain storage and distribution of a much anticipated Covid-19 vaccine. With the resumption, the 4,000-square-metre Emirates SkyCentral DWC will be “the largest dedicated airside facility in the world for COVID-19 vaccines,” estimated to hold around 10 million vials of vaccine at any one point in time, the carrier said. Emirates SkyCentral DWC has a full arsenal of equipment … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo to reopen Dubai South terminal for vaccine distribution
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Emirates SkyCargo marks 15 years of cargo flights to Vietnam
Over the last 15 years, Emirates SkyCargo, has gradually scaled up from a modest offline carrier to operating multiple daily cargo flights from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. With the growth of the manufacturing industry in Vietnam over the last decade, Emirates SkyCargo has played an important role in the transport and distribution of high-tech consumer items, fashion and sportswear manufactured in the country. The air cargo carrier has also contributed to export trade of perishables … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo marks 15 years of cargo flights to Vietnam
Emirates SkyCargo adds Guadalajara to freighter network
Emirates SkyCargo will commence scheduled twice weekly cargo flights to Guadalajara (GDL) from the first week of October, a press release confirmed. This will be Emirates SkyCargo’s second cargo destination in Mexico and its 15th cargo destination in the Americas. The cargo flights to Mexico’s tech hub will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-F aircraft with around 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. Emirates SkyCargo started scheduled freighter services to Mexico City back … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo adds Guadalajara to freighter network
Donations pour in as Emirates SkyCargo continues Beirut relief efforts
More than a month after the Beirut explosions, Emirates continues to do its part to help turn its customers' collective generosity from all corners of the globe into essential humanitarian cargo to support recovery efforts on the ground and help those affected rebuild their lives. Contributions in cash or Skywards Miles continue to pour in from Emirates customers, bolstering Emirates SkyCargo's ability to scale up resources and provide vital airlift to Lebanon. Over 12,000 donations from … [Read more...] about Donations pour in as Emirates SkyCargo continues Beirut relief efforts
Emirates SkyCargo, IHC to develop logistics solutions for crisis relief operations
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, and International Humanitarian City (IHC), the world’s largest hub for humanitarian aid, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to cooperate on humanitarian logistics and crisis relief solutions. The partnership between the two entities underlines Dubai’s position as an international gateway for the rapid deployment of aid and relief efforts directed at humanitarian crises. Under the terms of the MoU, Emirates SkyCargo and IHC … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo, IHC to develop logistics solutions for crisis relief operations
Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
On 15 September 2002, Emirates SkyCargo landed its first freighter in Shanghai, which marked the cargo carrier’s entry into the Chinese mainland. Since then, Emirates SkyCargo has been providing a continuous and robust trade link through its cargo flights for exports from Shanghai and other points in China. This has become even more evident during the pandemic, as Emirates SkyCargo supported the transport of essential commodities like PPEs and ventilators from China to the rest of the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo: 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai
