In May, Emirates SkyCargo transported 3,590 tonnes of fresh cut flowers, up 20% on the previous year with Ecuador and Kenya the top 2 export origin locations.
Exports from Ecuador travelling with Emirates SkyCargo were up 21% compared to 2022.
The Netherlands remains a top import and export location with the UAE, Australia and Saudi Arabia the other top import locations.
Dennis Lister, Senior Vice President – Product and Innovation, Emirates SkyCargo, says, “Leveraging our industry-leading temperature-controlled technology, facilities, equipment and expert personnel, Emirates Fresh continues to offer our global customers reliable freshness, whether it’s beautiful blooms for that special day or fresh produce for the garden barbeque. With 500 to 600 tonnes of perishables transported on Emirates SkyCargo flights every day, we are proud to be the partner of choice that connects the global agriculture community with their customers all over the world.”
Emirates SkyCargo handles an average of 22,500 tonnes of perishables a month, varying from mangoes from Pakistan, salmon from Norway to flowers from Kenya.
In Dubai, Emirates SkyCargo’s cool chain handling services have been developed with a focus on fast connections and transfers with its 2 hubs offering a 3 hour air-to-air transfer.