Company Insights Emirates SkyCargo Aviation Emirates SkyCargo News Transport Emirates SkyCargo plans service expansion in India Emirates SkyCargo plans to add three new destinations in India by June, an Indian business news daily has reported. “We are looking forward to operating scheduled freighter flights to three additional cities in India,” Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice-president at the Dubai-based company, told The Hindu Business Line. The three destinations were not disclosed. Emirates […] February 19, 2024 Logistics Air cargo demand rises after Red Sea shipping disruption Middle East airlines posted an 18.3 percent annual increase in air cargo demand in December, in line with strong global growth attributed to Red Sea disruption. Global demand for air cargo was up 10.8 percent compared with December 2022 – the strongest performance in two years, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The […] February 4, 2024 Analysis Trade UAE and New Zealand plan Cepa to build non-oil trade When Auckland-based startup Exsurgo joined the Hub71 technology park in Abu Dhabi it was a potential sign of things to come in the UAE-New Zealand trade relationship. Exsurgo has raised $10.5 million and aims to provide non-pharmaceutical treatments for neurological conditions through the use of neuroscience and data analytics. Last week, two months after Exsurgo’s […] September 5, 2023 Analysis Logistics Getting married? Your flowers probably flew Emirates With the global wedding season in full bloom and demand for fresh-cut flowers blossoming, Emirates’ advanced logistics capabilities and strategic location are helping it capitalise on this market. The Dubai airline’s commercial freight division Emirates SkyCargo transported 3,590 tonnes of time- and temperature-sensitive fresh-cut flowers in May this year alone – a 20 percent year-on-year […] July 23, 2023 Logistics Emirates SkyCargo grows fleet to expand reach Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo has added two Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, reflecting its confidence in the global cargo market despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. The cargo division of Emirates is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders. The additions will boost the belly-hold capacity from new passenger aircraft deliveries starting […] May 9, 2023 Logistics Pharma spurs rebound in Emirates cargo growth Pent-up demand for pharmaceuticals and the Middle East’s ongoing e-commerce boom are among the biggest growth drivers for Emirates airline’s cargo business, while airfreight capacity to and from Asia’s major manufacturing hubs remains constrained. Cargo is a key part of Emirates’ operations, generating revenue of AED 21.65 billion ($5.9 billion) in 2021-22, or 37 percent […] March 27, 2023 Long read Retail From Chauf-fur to diamond dog collars, UAE pet sector booms Whether it’s on a doggie cut and blow dry, a luxury kennel stay, or the finest food and bling accessories, UAE households spend nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on their four-legged friends every year. Market research firm Euromonitor International estimates that the UAE pet care industry will be valued at around AED854.4 million […] August 29, 2022 Analysis Development UAE, Egypt and Jordan industrial pact will ‘unleash billions’ The partnership hopes to strengthen each country’s economic clout and competitive standing, both in the region and further afield The UAE, Egypt and Jordan’s decision to enter into an economic partnership stands out from recent announcements of bilateral deals struck between Arab countries and Western partners. The regional partnership, announced in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, […] May 31, 2022 Posts navigation Previous 1 2
Transport Emirates SkyCargo plans service expansion in India Emirates SkyCargo plans to add three new destinations in India by June, an Indian business news daily has reported. “We are looking forward to operating scheduled freighter flights to three additional cities in India,” Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice-president at the Dubai-based company, told The Hindu Business Line. The three destinations were not disclosed. Emirates […] February 19, 2024
Logistics Air cargo demand rises after Red Sea shipping disruption Middle East airlines posted an 18.3 percent annual increase in air cargo demand in December, in line with strong global growth attributed to Red Sea disruption. Global demand for air cargo was up 10.8 percent compared with December 2022 – the strongest performance in two years, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The […] February 4, 2024
Analysis Trade UAE and New Zealand plan Cepa to build non-oil trade When Auckland-based startup Exsurgo joined the Hub71 technology park in Abu Dhabi it was a potential sign of things to come in the UAE-New Zealand trade relationship. Exsurgo has raised $10.5 million and aims to provide non-pharmaceutical treatments for neurological conditions through the use of neuroscience and data analytics. Last week, two months after Exsurgo’s […] September 5, 2023
Analysis Logistics Getting married? Your flowers probably flew Emirates With the global wedding season in full bloom and demand for fresh-cut flowers blossoming, Emirates’ advanced logistics capabilities and strategic location are helping it capitalise on this market. The Dubai airline’s commercial freight division Emirates SkyCargo transported 3,590 tonnes of time- and temperature-sensitive fresh-cut flowers in May this year alone – a 20 percent year-on-year […] July 23, 2023
Logistics Emirates SkyCargo grows fleet to expand reach Dubai-based Emirates SkyCargo has added two Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, reflecting its confidence in the global cargo market despite ongoing global economic uncertainty. The cargo division of Emirates is expecting 15 more freighters to join its fleet from announced orders. The additions will boost the belly-hold capacity from new passenger aircraft deliveries starting […] May 9, 2023
Logistics Pharma spurs rebound in Emirates cargo growth Pent-up demand for pharmaceuticals and the Middle East’s ongoing e-commerce boom are among the biggest growth drivers for Emirates airline’s cargo business, while airfreight capacity to and from Asia’s major manufacturing hubs remains constrained. Cargo is a key part of Emirates’ operations, generating revenue of AED 21.65 billion ($5.9 billion) in 2021-22, or 37 percent […] March 27, 2023
Long read Retail From Chauf-fur to diamond dog collars, UAE pet sector booms Whether it’s on a doggie cut and blow dry, a luxury kennel stay, or the finest food and bling accessories, UAE households spend nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on their four-legged friends every year. Market research firm Euromonitor International estimates that the UAE pet care industry will be valued at around AED854.4 million […] August 29, 2022
Analysis Development UAE, Egypt and Jordan industrial pact will ‘unleash billions’ The partnership hopes to strengthen each country’s economic clout and competitive standing, both in the region and further afield The UAE, Egypt and Jordan’s decision to enter into an economic partnership stands out from recent announcements of bilateral deals struck between Arab countries and Western partners. The regional partnership, announced in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, […] May 31, 2022
