Dubai, UAE, 08 October 2026- Emirates SkyCargo has strengthened its commitment to South America. Since March 2026, the carrier has introduced seven additional weekly freighter flights to the region including three freighter flights to Buenos Aires, one flight to Bogota, two additional flights to Sao Paulo and one additional flight to Quito.  The additional flights have facilitated a significant increase in year-on-year export volumes with 57% export growth in Argentina, 22% in Brazil, 18% in Colombia and 14% in Ecuador.

Fresh perishables are one of the most important commodities transported by Emirates SkyCargo from South America. Since April 2024, the carrier moved close to 80,000 tonnes of perishables, including 66,000 tonnes of flowers from the four markets underlining the accelerating demand for high-quality temperature-sensitive logistics solutions.

Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “South America is a dynamic emerging hub for exports across a range of sectors including high-quality food products and fresh flowers that rely on fast and reliable air cargo connectivity to reach global customers. Since April this year, we have transported more than 22,000 tonnes of export cargo from our South American markets, a growth of 18% over the volumes carried during the same period in the previous year. By adding seven new freighter frequencies across South America in 2026 and supplementing the bellyhold capacity we provide on our passenger flights, we are driving increased exports and creating new opportunities for businesses to reach customers worldwide while ensuring their products maintain the highest standards of freshness and quality throughout transit.”

Ecuador: Connecting one of the world's leading flower exporters to global markets

Ecuador remains Emirates SkyCargo's largest export market in South America and one of the most important origins for fresh flowers worldwide. To support growing demand, the cargo carrier increased its Quito operations by adding a sixth weekly freighter frequency in May 2026 offering a total export capacity of 600 tonnes every week. Freighter flights taking off from Quito connect rapidly to Amsterdam, providing rapid access to one of the world’s largest flower auction and distribution centres.

The additional capacity has supported continued export growth, with cargo volumes from Ecuador increasing 14% in the first half of FY26/27 compared to the same period last year, building on 11% growth recorded between FY24/25 and FY25/26. Since April 2024, Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of approximately 60,000 tonnes of exports from Ecuador.

Flowers account for more than 90% of all export cargo uplifted from Ecuador by Emirates SkyCargo, highlighting the critical role air freight plays in connecting Ecuadorian floriculture growers to customers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. During FY25/26 alone, Emirates SkyCargo transported nearly 24,000 tonnes of flowers from Ecuador through its global network. Emirates SkyCargo will be participating at Expo Flor Ecuador, a leading commercial exhibition between Oct 6-8, 2026, gathering stakeholders from the global floriculture industry.

Colombia: Supporting flower and perishables exports

In May 2026, Emirates SkyCargo launched a weekly freighter service to Bogota, enhancing connectivity for Colombian exporters and providing dedicated main deck capacity for flowers and fresh produce.

The introduction of the service has contributed to sustained export growth, with volumes increasing 18% year-on-year in the first half of FY26/27, following a strong 34% increase between FY24/25 and FY25/26. Since April 2024, Emirates SkyCargo has transported nearly 14,000 tonnes of export cargo from Colombia.

Colombia is also an important flower origin markets in South America. In FY25/26, the carrier transported more than 3,500 tonnes of flowers from the country, supporting producers with reliable access to international markets.

Argentina: Enhanced connectivity unlocks opportunities for exporters

Emirates SkyCargo has scaled up its freighter operations in Argentina. The carrier commenced weekly freighter operations to Buenos Aires in March 2026 and rapidly scaled that up to three weekly freighter flights from July 2026, giving exporters access to markets across Emirates’ network.

The strengthened connections to Buenos Aires have delivered robust growth in exports from the market. Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated an increase of 57% in exports from Argentina the first half of FY26/27 compared to the previous year. This follows the 8% growth between FY24/25 and FY25/26. Since April 2024, Emirates SkyCargo has facilitated the movement of approximately 5,000 tonnes of exports from Argentina, including perishables such as fresh fruit, salmon and meat products.

Brazil: Expanded freighter network drives export growth

To meet growing customer demand, Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its operations in Brazil to four freighter services per week from Sao Paulo, including two additional frequencies introduced in 2026.

The increased capacity has helped drive a 22% year-on-year increase in exports during the first half of FY26/27, following 11% growth between FY24/25 and FY25/26. Since April 2024, Emirates SkyCargo has transported close to 20,000 tonnes of exports from Brazil, supporting the movement of a broad range of commodities to destinations across its international network.

Expanding fleet and network operations

Emirates SkyCargo’s expansion of freighter operations in South America is part of its ambitious growth plan for its freighter fleet and network. The cargo carrier has taken delivery of seven Boeing 777 production freighter aircraft since March 2026 as well as the first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted from an Emirates passenger aircraft. By the end of March 2027, the carrier will operate a fleet of 23 dedicated freighter aircraft. Globally, the air cargo carrier has expanded its global network of freighter destinations from just over 40 in March 2026 to over 60 by July 2026. In addition to main deck capacity on freighters, Emirates SkyCargo also offers high-frequency connectivity for cargo in the bellyhold of passenger flights across six continents. Over and above scheduled services, Emirates SkyCargo works closely with customers to offer customised solutions including charter flights to support evolving supply chains.

Customers can contact their local Emirates SkyCargo office or visit skycargo.com for more information on flights and services available to them. 

Dubai/ London 03 August 2026- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is flying the best of British exports across diverse sectors from delicate seasonal produce to high-performance engineering and lifesaving pharmaceuticals on its flights. The air cargo carrier transported over 57,000 tonnes of exports from the UK during FY 2025-26 to the rest of its global network, an increase of 11% from the previous year (FY 2024-25).  Between April and June 2026, Emirates SkyCargo has seen exports from the UK growing at 7% when compared to the same period last year.

Khawla Abdulla, VP Cargo Commercial Europe, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “The strong growth in exports from the UK reflects the increasing importance of fast, reliable and globally connected logistics networks in enabling international trade. Emirates SkyCargo plays a vital role in linking businesses across UK and Europe with high-growth markets in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australasia, providing seamless access to customers around the world. By bridging UK’s regional production centres directly to our expanding global network via our hub in Dubai and through our specialised cargo solutions, we continue to strengthen the flow of trade supporting industries ranging from life sciences and aerospace to perishables and advanced manufacturing. At the same time, we ensure that customers around the world have rapid access to premium international products. As demand continues to grow, Emirates SkyCargo remains committed to connecting businesses with opportunities worldwide.”

Building on its strong performance, Emirates SkyCargo is supporting continued growth in UK exports, delivering the best of UK innovation globally with particular focus on the aerospace, life sciences and perishables exports. The cargo carrier offers wide body cargo connectivity on over 140 weekly flights from eight UK gateways including Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle and Stansted. 

Aerospace and Advanced Technology

One of the global leaders in the aerospace industry, the UK remains at the forefront of driving new technologies and innovations. Between January and June 2026, Emirates SkyCargo has transported over 570 tonnes of aircraft parts and aerospace components from the UK to Asia, Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the Middle East. Emirates SkyCargo’s specialised product in the Aerospace and Engineering vertical, AOG, grew by more than 300% year-on-year between Jan and June 2026, highlighting the carrier’s ability to provide rapid and reliable logistics for critical aviation requirements. 

Beyond aerospace, Emirates SkyCargo has transported high-value technology infrastructure, including data centre equipment and server racks from the UK to global markets. 

The majority of high-tech equipment and aerospace components transported by Emirates SkyCargo originate from manufacturing and engineering clusters around Manchester and London, with these airports serving as key gateways linking these products directly to international markets.

With specialised handling capabilities and a global network, Emirates SkyCargo enables the seamless transport of critical technology assets to markets worldwide. 

Life Sciences

Emirates SkyCargo has also played a key role in transporting world-class life sciences products whether pharmaceuticals, biologics or clinical trial medications from the UK to other markets. In the first half of 2026, Emirates SkyCargo transported over 1600 tonnes of pharmaceuticals on its aircraft from the UK. The carrier also carried more than 26 tonnes of clinical trial medications from the market. 

Newcastle is among the carrier's key regional gateways for pharmaceutical exports, serving a major life sciences manufacturing base in the Northeast and enabling time and temperature sensitive products to connect rapidly with markets worldwide. 

With its modern fleet, GDP certified infrastructure as well as specialised multi-tier offerings for time and temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals, Emirates SkyCargo continues to be an industry leader in the global movement of pharmaceuticals by air. 

Food & Perishables

Over the first half of 2026, Emirates SkyCargo has been a key enabler of exports for British farms and food producers. The carrier facilitated the exports of specialty food from the UK, including more than 1500 tonnes of Scottish Shellfish as well as over 1200 tonnes of smoked salmon to international markets around the world. Much of the Scottish seafood transported by Emirates SkyCargo is shipped directly from Glasgow and Edinburgh, enabling exporters to reach international markets faster and helping premium products arrive fresher to consumers around the world. 

Over 1000 tonnes of food items were flown from the UK to the UAE during this period- the equivalent of 10 fully loaded B777 freighter aircraft. 250 tonnes of strawberries and more than 150 tonnes of cheese were among some of the food items flown to Dubai. 

With Emirates Fresh, the carrier’s specialised product for perishables with three service levels designed for different handling requirements, Emirates SkyCargo ensures that items like fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat are protected from origin to destination. 

Supporting other verticals

In addition to the above verticals, Emirates SkyCargo also facilitated movement of premium automobiles manufactured in the UK and precious works of art to museums and collections around the world.  

Emirates Courier Express, Emirates SkyCargo’s  door to door cross-border delivery solution for businesses is also helping British businesses and retailers in fashion and other consumer goods and components reach global customers. 

Protecting wildlife

Over and above the movement of trade goods, Emirates SkyCargo also remains committed to the protection of wildlife and habitats around the world. Recently the carrier supported British charity Dogs 4 Wildlife to transport two conservation dogs trained in the UK to Matusadona National Park in Zimbabwe. The dogs are working alongside rangers on the frontlines of the park protecting the wildlife of the park from illegal poaching activities. Emirates is one of the founding signatories of the Buckingham Palace Declaration and member of the United for Wildlife Transport Taskforce. The airline is a global leader in the fight against trafficking and exploitation of wildlife.

 About Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates SkyCargo is an important facilitator of trade across international markets offering cargo capacity on Emirates’ fleet of over 280 aircraft including dedicated freighters. The cargo carrier has embarked on an ambitious programme of fleet and network expansion to keep up with global demand for air cargo capacity. Since March 2026, the airline has taken delivery of six new Boeing 777-F production freighters and its first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted from a passenger aircraft. Four additional Boeing 777-F production freighters and the second Boeing 777-300ERSF will join Emirates SkyCargo’s freighter fleet by the end of 2026. 

Customers can contact their local Emirates SkyCargo office or visit skycargo.com for more information on flights and services available to them.