EMIRATES SkyCargo saw its airfreight volumes grow in 2023 despite the weak market conditions and has plans to continue investing in its fleet and services next year.
The carrier said its cargo volumes increased by 7 per cent year on year to 1.18 million tonnes between January and mid-December in 2023, while the overall air cargo market is expected by IATA to have declined by around 3-4 per cent.
Like many carriers with a large passenger fleet, emirates cargo business benefitted from the ramp-up of bellyhold operations following the Covid pandemic, reports London's Air Cargo News.
In the first quarter of 2023, Emirates SkyCargo expanded its cargo capacity with the lease of two Boeing 747-400 freighters to meet customer demand for additional cargo capacity. These aircraft join its fleet of 11 Boeing 777Fs and 251 passenger aircraft.
The carrier has also ordered four new 777-200Fs that are expected to arrive in 2024, plus a fifth 777-200F in 2025.
This is in addition to the 310 widebody passenger aircraft that Emirates has on order, which will see deliveries of new aircraft and new cargo capacity through to 2035.
The carrier also extended its reach in Canada and North America through an interline cooperation with Air Canada Cargo.
Overall, Emirates SkyCargo has plans to add 20 new destinations to its freighter network.
Looking to the future, the airline said: '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.'
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The carrier said its cargo volumes increased by 7 per cent year on year to 1.18 million tonnes between January and mid-December in 2023, while the overall air cargo market is expected by IATA to have declined by around 3-4 per cent.
Like many carriers with a large passenger fleet, emirates cargo business benefitted from the ramp-up of bellyhold operations following the Covid pandemic, reports London's Air Cargo News.
In the first quarter of 2023, Emirates SkyCargo expanded its cargo capacity with the lease of two Boeing 747-400 freighters to meet customer demand for additional cargo capacity. These aircraft join its fleet of 11 Boeing 777Fs and 251 passenger aircraft.
The carrier has also ordered four new 777-200Fs that are expected to arrive in 2024, plus a fifth 777-200F in 2025.
This is in addition to the 310 widebody passenger aircraft that Emirates has on order, which will see deliveries of new aircraft and new cargo capacity through to 2035.
The carrier also extended its reach in Canada and North America through an interline cooperation with Air Canada Cargo.
Overall, Emirates SkyCargo has plans to add 20 new destinations to its freighter network.
Looking to the future, the airline said: '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.'
SeaNews Turkey