Aviation News on six continents and operates in many of the world’ s fastest developing markets, including 16 gateways in the Middle East, 42 in Europe, 20 in North and South America, 21 in the Far East, 27 in Africa and 19 in South Asia.
ates, we’ ll be able to connect to six continents.”
Commenting on the worldwide reach of Emirates, HE Reem Ebrahim Al Hashimy, said:“ We believe very strongly that network, that incredible operation, that access to millions of people from all around the world, but in particular, to emerging nations, to this particular Arab region, Sub-Saharan Africa region, Central Asia, Indian Sub-Continent region, brings together Dubai as a nexus point and further underscores what Dubai Expo could be and will be.”
One of the world’ s largest events, Expo 2020 Dubai will see 180 countries showcasing themselves. The Premier Partnership with Emirates Airline is the highest of three tiers of partnerships that Expo will be entering into. The agreement grants exclusive rights and benefits for Emirates Airline and other businesses within Emirates Group, including branding and marketing rights.
EMIRATES SKYCARGO NAMED BEST CARGO AIRLINE IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Emirates SkyCargo has clinched another industry accolade with its latest award of Best Cargo Airline in the Middle East. The award was presented at the 2016 Cargo Airline of the Year Awards organised by Air Cargo News in London, United Kingdom.
The airfreight industry awards were based on the voting results of more than 18,000 supply chain professionals over a two month period. Emirates SkyCargo was selected for the best overall customer experience and best service provider in the Middle East, making it the 27th year that the carrier has won this award.
Emirates SkyCargo is the world’ s largest international airline cargo operator. It currently serves 155 destinations in over 80 countries
The air cargo carrier has focused relentlessly on adapting to its customers’ evolving needs and continuous innovation in its products and solutions. Its latest product offering, a cost effective and environmental friendly covering to protect temperaturesensitive cargo, such as pharmaceutical products, has been well-received by customers.
According to the International Air Transport Association( IATA), routes to and from the Middle East saw the highest growth in freight tonnes in 2015. In the six-month period between April and September 2015, the Middle East to North America route surged 30 % in freight tonnes growth compared with the same period the previous year. This was followed by an 11 % increase in Europe and Africa to Middle Eastern routes and a 9 % growth in the Middle East to Asia route.* With its hub operations in Dubai and a world-class logistics infrastructure, Emirates Sky- Cargo is well positioned to benefit from these positive trends.
38 June 2016