Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of one of the world’s largest international airlines, said it has concluded a year of growth and investment in both its current and future operations, by posting a 7% increase in air freight growth, compared to the previous year.
By uplifting over 1,183,000 tonnes from January to mid-December, it said, it has outperformed the market growth.
The airline said it has made significant leaps towards its long-term strategic growth plans to double capacity in the next decade, and further cement its leading position in global air logistics.
Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo said: “2023 was a pivotal year for Emirates SkyCargo. Despite ongoing fluctuations in air freight, long-term trends indicate that the industry is growing at a rate of 3 – 5% year-on-year.
“Emirates SkyCargo, however, continues to outperform the market growth, uplifting over 1,183,000 tonnes from January to mid-December, a solid 7% increase compared to last year. Looking to the future, we are well-positioned to steadily scale up operations in 2024, continuing our strategic growth to ensure we lead the industry in solutions that are fast, reliable, flexible, and efficient.—Zawya
