Emirates SkyCargo Adds Services to Far East and Australasia

Posted 22/09/2011

Emirates SkyCargo, the dedicated freight subsidiary of United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Emirates Airline, last week inaugurated a new link to the Far East and Australasia.  The weekly service, operated by its new Boeing 777F freighter started on September 12 and is flying the Dubai – Singapore – Sydney – Hong Kong – Dubai route, providing the key trading points with additional connectivity to Emirates’ wider cargo network from its Dubai hub.

“This new route not only bolsters capacity, it provides our customers with more options and increased trade opportunities,” said Hiran Perera, SVP Cargo Planning & Freighters, Emirates Airline.  “We currently transport cargo in the belly-hold of 126 passenger flights a week between Dubai and Australia, as well 28 Hong Kong flights and 42 Singapore flights, and the freighter – with a wide main deck door – will increase our ability to carry oversized shipments.”

“This takes our import capacity to Australia to 1370 tonnes per week and, in these uncertain economic conditions, is further testament of our commitment to facilitating international trade for businesses in the region,” he added.

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