Emirates boosts Latin cargo services
January 16, 2012
Emirates SkyCargo has boosted its South American services to meet the growing demand for air freight between the UAE and the carrier’s global network.
Following the launch of a daily service from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, Emirates SkyCargo is now able to connect three points in South America with trade opportunities in more than 100 destinations.
In addition to the bellyhold capacity of 14 passenger flights a week between Dubai and Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, it also offers cargo space on a further 14 flights between Dubai and South America’s largest city, Sao Paulo.
This capacity is bolstered further by SkyCargo’s dedicated freighter service to Sao Paulo three times a week, which provides a further 620 tonnes of capacity on Boeing 777Fs.
“Emirates’ new direct flight will not only boost trade ties with the UAE, but also with South America’s main partners in the Far East, such as China, Hong Kong and Japan, and numerous points throughout Europe,” said Robert Siegel, Manager Cargo Commercial – Europe & Americas.
He added that with the new Emirates SkyCargo service as the only non-stop service from Rio de Janeiro to the Middle East – and the fastest route to Asia – trade was expected to be generated from other South American countries.
Courtesy of IFW
