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10 pivotal moments in 2020 when Emirates SkyCargo showcased its global leadership of the air cargo industry

11
January
2021
| 07:58 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 11 January 2021- 2020 was a year unlike any other for the aviation and the air cargo industry.Faced with the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on global industries and on people’s wellbeing, Emirates SkyCargo redoubled its …
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Emirates SkyCargo successfully transports Brazilian satellite

30
December
2020
| 08:11 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai/ Sao Paulo, 30 December 2020- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline has successfully executed a cargo charter to transport the Brazilian satellite Amazonia-1 from Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil to Chennai, India. This is the …
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Emirates SkyCargo transports first batch of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for Dubai Health Authority

23
December
2020
| 07:40 Europe/Amsterdam
In recognition of the invaluable contribution by the healthcare ecosystem, Emirates SkyCargo transports the vaccine free of chargeVaccine doses flown, offloaded and cleared on priority basis on arrival in Dubai at dedicated Emirates SkyPharma …
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From Norway to India: Emirates SkyCargo helps family business bring premium seafood to discerning customers

24
November
2020
| 07:26 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 24 November 2020 – India is one of the fastest growing markets globally for the food and beverage sector. With a young population that is increasingly well travelled and familiar with international cuisine, there has been a growing …
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Emirates SkyCargo introduces Airbus A380 ‘mini-freighter’ charter operations

11
November
2020
| 08:36 Europe/Amsterdam
  - Air cargo carrier responding to market demand for additional cargo capacity - Demonstrates agility and innovation in business response to the pandemicDubai, UAE, 11 Nov 2020- Emirates SkyCargo has started utilising its Airbus A380 aircraft on …
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Emirates SkyCargo marks key freighter anniversaries

02
November
2020
| 09:50 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 02 November 2020 – Emirates SkyCargo has recently crossed key milestones in its global freighter operations. The cargo division of Emirates recently completed 10 years of operating dedicated cargo flights on its Boeing 777-F aircraft to …
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COVID-19 response: Emirates SkyCargo to set up the world’s largest GDP compliant air cargo hub in Dubai for global distribution of COVID-19 vaccine

22
October
2020
| 10:39 Europe/Amsterdam
Emirates SkyCentral DWC in Dubai South to be operated as a dedicated anchor hub for COVID-19 vaccine distribution Air cargo carrier has also set up a dedicated rapid response team to handle requests for vaccine transport Dubai, UAE, 22 …
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Emirates SkyCargo restarts cargo flights to Tokyo Haneda

19
October
2020
| 10:16 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai/ Tokyo, 19 October 2020- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced that it has commenced twice weekly scheduled cargo flights to Tokyo Haneda (HND) airport from 15 October 2020. The flights will be operated on …
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World Food Day: From the farm to the fork - Emirates SkyCargo maintains supply chains for food and other perishables during COVID-19

15
October
2020
| 09:28 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 15 October 2020- When Emirates SkyCargo’s first freighter flight took off from Guadalajara, Mexico, on the 2 of October, the cargo hold contained several tonnes of avocadoes and other vegetables grown and harvested in Mexico and destined …
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Emirates Delivers completes one year of delivering happiness

14
October
2020
| 08:04 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 14 October 2020- Emirates Delivers, the e-commerce delivery platform developed by Emirates SkyCargo has successfully completed its first year of operations delivering many a smile and cheer to its customers in the UAE. A fast, reliable …
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15 years of connecting exports from Vietnam to the world

08
October
2020
| 08:20 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 08 October 2020- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has facilitated trade between Vietnam and the rest of the world through its cargo flights to the country. Over the last 15 years, the air cargo carrier has gradually …
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Emirates SkyCargo launches freighter flights to Guadalajara, Mexico

29
September
2020
| 09:33 Europe/Amsterdam
Air cargo carrier connects Mexico’s second largest urban centre to its growing international network of more than 125 destinations. 15 cargo destination in the Americas for Emirates SkyCargo Dubai, UAE, 29 September 2020- Emirates SkyCargo …
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Emirates SkyCargo signs humanitarian logistics MoU with International Humanitarian City

23
September
2020
| 11:42 Europe/Amsterdam
The two organisations will cooperate to develop logistics solutions for crisis relief operations Emirates SkyCargo to be carrier of first resort for International Humanitarian City’s relief efforts Dubai, UAE, 23 September 2020- Emirates …
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Emirates SkyCargo marks 18 years of cargo flights to Shanghai

15
September
2020
| 08:18 Europe/Amsterdam
Dubai, UAE, 15 September 2020- On 15 September 2002, Emirates SkyCargo crossed a historic milestone with its freighter flight touching down at Shanghai, which was the cargo carrier’s first scheduled cargo destination in the country and marked …
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Emirates launches an airbridge between Dubai and Lebanon dedicating over 50 flights to deliver much needed emergency relief support

13
August
2020
| 12:14 Europe/Amsterdam
Airline will enable people around the world to donate cash or Skywards Miles to be converted to cargo capacity for transport of critical aid and supplies to Beirut Humanitarian efforts led by Emirates SkyCargo to work with local and …
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