Emirates SkyCargo expands its South American operation

Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has increased its South American operation in an attempt to meet the growing demand for air freight between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the carrier’s global network.

Following the launch of a daily passenger service from Dubai to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires on January 3, Emirates SkyCargo is now able to connect three points in South America with trade opportunities in more than 100 destinations. In addition to the belly-hold capacity of the 14 passenger flights each week between Dubai and Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires, it also offers cargo space on the 14 passenger flights it operates each week between Dubai and South America’s largest city Sao Paulo.

The capacity on these two routes – both served by Boeing 777-300ERs – is bolstered further by Emirates SkyCargo’s dedicated freighter service to Sao Paulo three times a week, which provides a further 620 tonnes of capacity on Boeing 777Fs.

"Emirates‘ new direct flight will not only boost trade ties with the UAE, but also with South America’s main partners in the Far East, such as China, Hong Kong and Japan, and numerous points throughout Europe," said Robert Siegel, Manager Cargo Commercial – Europe & Americas.

"This new linked service to two of the most economically vibrant cities in South America will present many new business opportunities and reinforces Emirates SkyCargo’s commitment to the market and to the bustling UAE-South America trade route," added Siegel.

According to the Arab-Brazilian Trade Board, Brazilian exports to countries in the Middle East totalled US$13.8bn in 2011, representing a growth of 22% over 2010. Exports to the UAE reached US$2bn, an increase of 19% on the previous year. Brazilian imports from the Middle East also registered a significant increase, totalling US$9.3 billion, which was a rise of 44% on the previous year.

Meanwhile, the Arab-Argentinean Trade Board said exports from Argentina to the Gulf totalled US$ 877m in 2011 (January to September), representing a growth of 13% on the same period in 2010, while imports from the Gulf totalled US$ 74m during these months. Exports to the UAE rose to US$280m and imports from the UAE hit U$S28m between January and September 2011.

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