Emirates SkyCargo sets sights on South America

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About Emirates SkyCargo:
Emirates' 91-strong fleet, which includes 82 wide-bodied passenger jets and nine freighters (three A310-300Fs, five Boeing 747-400Fs and one 747-200F) is one of the youngest in the skies. Emirates SkyCargo now serves 83 destinations in 57 countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa, the Indian subcontinent and the Far East.

Emirates SkyCargo set a new record with just over 1 million tonnes of cargo carried, up more than 180,000 tonnes or 21.5 per cent from last year's 838,400 - reflecting strong growth from across the network. The cargo division's revenue of Dhs 4.1 billion ($1 billion) was Dhs 700 million ($60 million) or 18.6 per cent higher than the year before, and contributed 21 per cent to the airline's transport revenue. During the year, five freighter aircraft - two Boeing 747-400Fs and three A310-300Fs - were added to the fleet. Scheduled freighters now operate to 26 destinations, in addition to cargo hold capacity on Emirates' scheduled passenger flights to 83 cities.

In 2005 it has won a clutch of awards: 'Air Cargo Carrier of the Year' from IFW, UK (2nd year running); 'Best Air Cargo Carrier - Middle East' from Cargo News Asia (3rd year running); and 'Best Cargo Airline to the Middle East' (17th year running), 'Best Cargo Airline to the Indian subcontinent' (8th year) and 'Best cargo airline to the Far East' (2nd time) from Air Cargo News.

Emirates SkyCargo's Priority Service assures on-time delivery throughout the world, while the extensive trucking and off-line partner networks ensure comprehensive coverage where customers need it most. SkyChain, the one-stop web shop with many value-added features, enables customers to obtain information as well as transact business online.