It has successfully passed the complex landscape of the global logistics sector in 2021
«Emirates Air Cargo» .. the engine of open trade lanes
Emirates SkyCargo operated more than 27,800 cargo flights on passenger planes between March 2020 and March 2021.
Nabil Sultan: "We have maintained our commitment to provide the highest levels of service to our customers, with safety at the core of everything we do."
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Emirates Air Cargo, the air cargo arm of Emirates Airlines, confirmed that it has successfully passed the complex landscape of the global logistics and supply chain industry in 2021, by focusing on strengths and its distinctive values of flexibility and responsiveness, and focusing on Customers, innovation, fleet and network capabilities, noting that it has achieved many achievements throughout the year, which has strengthened its leadership position at the global industry level.
year of challenges
The Senior Vice President of the Emirates Airline Cargo Department, Nabil Sultan, said that 2021 was one of the most challenging years for our industry, as the pandemic continued to create difficulties across the entire supply chain, and across all means of transportation.
He added that Emirates Air Cargo, however, was the first mover to ensure that trade lanes remain open by resuming flights, and providing additional capacity on major commercial lines across six continents.
He said, "We have maintained our commitment to provide the highest levels of service to our customers, with safety at the core of everything we do."
covid-19 vaccines
According to a statement issued yesterday, "Emirates Air Cargo" has maintained its unwavering focus on supporting communities, especially developing markets, through the rapid delivery of "Covid-19" vaccines, and other medical supplies.
To this end, in January 2021, the carrier entered into a partnership with leading entities in Dubai such as: “Dubai Ports World”, the International City for Humanitarian Services, and the Dubai Airports Corporation, to form the Dubai Vaccine Alliance, to accelerate the distribution of vaccines globally through Dubai.
Emirates SkyCargo also signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Children’s Fund “UNICEF” in February 2021 to prioritize the delivery of “Covid-19” vaccines, and related supplies to support the “COVAX” initiative for the equitable distribution of these vaccines.
Thanks to its expertise in transporting heat-sensitive medicines, the capabilities of its wide-body aircraft and its extensive global network, Emirates Air Cargo played an important role in transporting Covid-19 vaccines.
In April 2021, one of every 20 "Covid-19" vaccines, which is given around the world, was transferred on an Emirates plane.
By December 2021, Emirates Airlines transported a total of 600 million doses of “Covid-19” vaccines on its flights to more than 80 destinations, which is one of the largest quantities transported by any air freight company in the world.
Perishable Products
In February 2021, Emirates SkyCargo confirmed its support and commitment to the global food and beverage industry through a special pavilion at Gulfood 2021, the world's largest annual food and beverage trade fair in Dubai.
Emirates Air Cargo transports about 600 tons of food every day on its flights to support communities that depend on agricultural exports for income and to ensure food security in markets that depend on food imports.
The total number of perishable products and food transported by Emirates Air Cargo on its flights in 2021 amounted to about 265,000 tons, which provided global cross-border logistics services for the trade of foodstuffs and other perishable items.
Cargo flights
In March 2021, Emirates SkyCargo celebrated the one-year anniversary of using Emirates Airlines Boeing 777 aircraft for freight operations only.
These cargo flights on passenger planes have helped compensate for the global cargo capacity available to the carrier, facilitating the transportation of personal protective equipment, food, medicine, electronics, raw materials for manufacturing and many other commodities during the “Covid-19” pandemic.
Between March 2020 and March 2021, Emirates SkyCargo operated more than 27,800 cargo flights on passenger planes, the largest number of flights operated by any global air carrier.
Throughout the year, the company continued to operate cargo flights on passenger aircraft and small cargo aircraft (passenger aircraft from which economy class seats have been removed), boosting the urgent demand for cargo capacity and the smooth movement of goods and merchandise from origin to destination.
The carrier operated more than 20,000 cargo flights on passenger aircraft during 2021.
global network recovery
By April 2021, "Emirates Air Cargo" has restored its global network of freight flights to more than 135 destinations across six continents, or more than 85% of its global network before the pandemic.
By the end of June 2021, Emirates SkyCargo was operating in more than 140 destinations, having restored 90% of its pre-Covid-19 network.
Air bridge to India
In May 2021, "Emirates Air Cargo" launched a humanitarian air bridge between Dubai and India, to transport urgent medical and relief materials, support the Indian community and deal with the dangerous situation imposed by the spread of "Covid-19" at that time.
More than 100 tons of goods were transported free of charge during the first three weeks of the announcement of the airlift.
refrigerated shipping
In June 2021, Emirates SkyCargo expanded its capabilities to handle temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical products and vaccines at its own facility approved by the European Union at Dubai International Airport.
The tanker added 94 container loading and storage pallet locations in the existing refrigeration unit, allowing the handling of larger quantities of temperature-sensitive medicines and vaccines.
The expansion accommodates about 60-90 million doses of “Covid-19” vaccines at once.
Vietnamese exports
With the capacity shortfall affecting exports of industrial and consumer supplies worldwide, Emirates SkyCargo teams have deployed their full capacity to operate additional flights to facilitate the transportation of time-sensitive goods.
The tanker's team in Hanoi has transported more than 4,500 tons of Vietnamese exports on 97 cargo flights, handling between six and seven flights per day.
Electronic trade
Emirates Delivery, the e-commerce delivery platform developed by Emirates SkyCargo, celebrated its second year in October 2021.
This product is intended for retail and small business customers in the UAE who regularly shop online from the United States.
• 265,000 tons of perishable products and food transported by Emirates Air Cargo in 2021.
horse transport
One of the largest charter flight programs organized by Emirates Airlines to transport horses was launched in July 2021, as 316 horses were transported from Liege (Belgium) to Tokyo, and then 323 horses from Tokyo to Liege, in a culmination of more than 18 months. Extensive planning for this process.
Emirates Air Cargo used its Boeing 777F on all 16 flights, and over seven weeks, 157 facilities traveled between Liege and Tokyo, and transported 336 platforms and 160 tons of equipment, food and beverages.
new investment
In November 2021, “Emirates Air Cargo” set a “road map” for the years 2022-2024 for its fleet of freight aircraft at the “Dubai Air Show”, as it announced an investment of one billion dollars to purchase two new freight planes from Boeing, as well as to convert four Boeing passenger planes. 777-300ER» to cargo aircraft.
Small Business Support
Emirates SkyCargo has helped many small businesses reach a larger global audience.
One of those companies is an Emirati startup that grows premium oysters in the waters of Dibba Bay, facilitating the rapid transportation of this premium product on the same day from the UAE to major consumer markets, such as Russia.
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