Emirates SkyCargo increases cargo capacity to Narita (Middle East)

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Emirates SkyCargo is deploying a weekly freighter to Narita International Airport, the first direct and scheduled service between Narita and the Middle East. The increased capacity will support Japan’s industrial base with faster and more flexible shipping options.

Expansion of the route network

Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it is increasing its cargo services to Narita International Airport by adding a weekly freighter, bringing the number of cargo destinations served by Emirates to 38. This will create the first direct connection from Narita to the Middle East, providing faster and more flexible transportation options. The expansion demonstrates the airline‘s commitment to serving new markets with enhanced capacity as it introduces its new fleet of Boeing 777 freighters.

Increasing freight capacity: significance for Japanese industry

For Japan, which has a diversified and well-established manufacturing industry, this new service represents a positive development. Emirates SkyCargo will increase cargo capacity in both directions by 100 tons. Expected goods include automotive and machinery parts, semiconductor components, and advanced pharmaceuticals. These will be transported efficiently and reliably via the airline‘s multi-vertical product portfolio.

Narita’s development into a freight center

Narita International Airport is Japan‘s largest air or seaport by value of cargo handled. With additional investments under the New Narita Airport development plan, the airport is expected to become the region’s leading cargo hub by the end of the decade. This strategic development provides Emirates SkyCargo with the opportunity to further expand its presence and logistics capacity in the region and meet demand for specific commodities, particularly pharmaceuticals and electronics.

Emirates SkyCargo: Future-oriented strategy

Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, stated that the expansion of the dedicated cargo route network is a key element of its ten-year strategic roadmap. With the new freighter, the airline can now serve new markets with increased capacity. Demand for Emirates SkyCargo products and services has increased at Narita, particularly for sophisticated goods previously transported on passenger flights.

Emirates SkyCargo is the cargo division of Emirates, the world’s largest international airline. It offers comprehensive cargo solutions across a continuously growing global network of destinations. The company is known for its reliability and efficiency, which customers worldwide appreciate.