Sri Lanka's edible fish exporters are experiencing a boom following the resumption of shipments to Europe, and Emirates SkyCargo is playing a key role in helping them capitalise on this resurgence. SkyCargo reports that it is currently transporting about 100 tons of edible fish a week from Colombo to markets in Europe and the USA, a noteworthy increase over export volumes that were prevailing before the implementation of the 15-month suspension of exports to Europe in … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo transports Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe
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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
Cargolux moves Dubai handling to Emirates
All Cargolux flights to and from Dubai World Central (DWC) will be handled by Emirates SkyCargo since early September 2017, following a cooperation agreement that the Luxembourg-based carrier signed with Emirates SkyCargo in May 2017. Emirates’ cargo flights to Luxembourg are currently handled by Cargolux’s partner Luxair Cargo. Customers benefit from Cargolux’s move in Dubai and can now enjoy state-of-the-art facilities with the most modern and up-to-date tools and equipment, … [Read more...] about Cargolux moves Dubai handling to Emirates
Rosie celebrates Chinese Valentines Day and Onam
Shanghai’s Pudong International airport had a special visitor on the day of the Qixi festival. Rosie Emirates SkyCargo’s rose-liveried Boeing 777 freighter aircraft arrived at the Chinese city during the early hours of 28th August to mark the day known as Chinese Valentine’s Day. Shanghai is one of Emirates SkyCargo’s scheduled freighter destinations. Emirates SkyCargo operates a daily freighter service to Shanghai and also offers customers freight capacity on its twice a day … [Read more...] about Rosie celebrates Chinese Valentines Day and Onam
SkyCargo in collaboration with DuPont launches White Cover Xtreme
Emirates SkyCargo, is rolling out a new white cover solution developed in collaboration with DuPont, as part of its efforts to offer customers with a wide range of innovative cool chain temperature solutions. Featuring DuPont’s Tyvek Xtreme W50 material, the new White Cover Xtreme will offer enhanced protection for temperature sensitive cargo in hot, cold and wet weather conditions. The Tyvek Xtreme W50 builds on DuPont’s patented Tyvek high density polyethylene material used in … [Read more...] about SkyCargo in collaboration with DuPont launches White Cover Xtreme
SkyCargo commences freighter service to Luxembourg
Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest international cargo airline, has operated the first of its scheduled weekly freighter service to Luxembourg on 12 June 2017. On arrival at Luxembourg, the freighter was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter operation between Luxembourg and Dubai World Central is one of the first steps in the implementation of the strategic operational partnership between Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux Airlines announced in May this … [Read more...] about SkyCargo commences freighter service to Luxembourg