Emirates SkyCargo expands freighter network across Asia markets
Carrier increased cargo volumes by 5% in FY25/26, adding capacity in Japan, Taiwan, China and Singapore while offering over 12,000 tonnes weekly.
Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter network across East and Southeast Asia, increasing flight frequencies and adding capacity in response to growing demand from manufacturers, exporters and e-commerce businesses across the region.
The air cargo carrier transported more than 439,000 tonnes of cargo on its freighter and passenger flights from 12 markets in East and Southeast Asia during FY25/26, marking an increase of around 5% compared with FY24/25. The growth reflects rising demand from businesses seeking fast and secure access to markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said East and Southeast Asia remain key manufacturing centres for the global economy, supporting production of high-tech goods, perishables and e-commerce shipments. He said the additional freighter flights and expanded network would provide exporters with faster connectivity and greater flexibility to move cargo worldwide.
According to Abbas, Emirates SkyCargo offers more than 12,000 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity from the region through a combination of dedicated freighter services to 12 cities and passenger flights from 25 destinations.
As part of the expansion, Emirates SkyCargo is doubling freighter capacity to Narita Airport in Tokyo, increasing services from one to two weekly flights. The additional flight will support Japan’s manufacturing sectors, including automotive, electronics and pharmaceuticals.
The carrier has also increased its operations in Hong Kong to 37 weekly freighter flights, providing greater flexibility for customers in the export-driven market. In Central China, Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its presence with three weekly freighter flights from Zhengzhou, linking Henan province with Dubai and destinations across its global network.
In Singapore, the carrier has resumed freighter operations with a weekly service connecting Singapore to Dubai via Mumbai, creating an additional trade link across Asia.
Emirates SkyCargo is also doubling its services to Taipei from one to two weekly freighter flights to support demand for the movement of high-tech electronic products.
The carrier continues to operate a weekly freighter service to Bangkok, supporting exports of technology products, perishables, fashion goods and other consumer products. In Vietnam, it maintains four weekly freighter flights to Hanoi, providing exporters with access to Dubai, the Middle East and other international markets.
Alongside its dedicated freighter operations, Emirates SkyCargo utilises cargo capacity on its wide-body passenger aircraft. The carrier currently offers cargo capacity on more than 320 passenger flights each week across East and Southeast Asia.
The airline also provides specialised cargo solutions through its product portfolio. These include Emirates Vulnerable for secure transport of high-value electronics, Emirates Fresh for perishables and fresh produce, Emirates Pharma for medicines, and Emirates Vital for clinical trials and bio-innovation materials.
Emirates SkyCargo is also participating in Air Cargo China 2026, being held from June 24 to 26, where customers can meet the airline’s team and learn more about its services.
