Emirates SkyCargo had a strong 2014-15 financial year
Emirates SkyCargo freighter fleet has grown to 14 Boeing; one year of freighter operations at the new cargo terminal at Al Maktoum International airport (DWC)
The 2014-15 financial year has been a strong one for Emirates SkyCargo who reported a revenue of USD 3.4 billion, a quite remarkable 9% increase over last year. Contributing 15 per cent of the Emirates Airline’s total transport revenue, the airline’s cargo division continues to play an integral role in the company’s expansion.
Emirates SkyCargo’s tonnage increased by 6 per cent to reach 2.4 million tonnes in an airfreight market that remained challenging with fast-changing demand patterns. Emirates SkyCargo’s performance highlights its ability to grow revenues against the industry norm. This year, freight yield per Freight Tonne Kilometre (FTKM) decreased by 1 per cent, and was also impacted by the weakening of major currencies. From Austria the cargo airline carries export goods such as electronics, pharmaceuticals or crystal goods to markets in the Near and Middle East, Africa and Asia.
On 1 May 2014, Emirates SkyCargo marked a major milestone with the move of its freighter operations to its new cargo terminal at Dubai World Central’s Al Maktoum International airport (DWC). Capable of handling 700,000 tonnes of cargo annually, the new terminal at DWC is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and has the potential for further expansion to handle 1 million tonnes annually, positioning the business for future growth. At the end of the financial year, the Emirates SkyCargo freighter fleet had grown to 14 aircraft – 12 Boeing 777Fs, and 2 Boeing 747-400Fs.
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