Emirates SkyCargo, the air cargo division of Emirates Airlines, is creating a multi-modal hub in Dubai for efficient handling of cargo across its network and Indian exporters can benefit from this, according to a top executive.
“India is probably the most important market for us since we started flying into the country in the 1980s. We have been growing in India at an average of 10% for last five years and there is vast potential for growth.
“This year, we are creating a multi-modal hub in Dubai which will have better facilities and Indian exporters can benefit out of this,” said Dennis Lister, vice-president, Cargo Commercial Department and UAE Sales, Emirates SkyCargo, in an interview.
In 2019, Emirates SkyCargo transported 2,50,000 tonnes of cargo in and out of India out of which 1,80,000 tonnes were exports, mainly pharmaceutical products, perishables like fruits, vegetables, flowers and garments.
India accounts for 30% of Emirates SkyCargo’s total global pharma volume of 70,000 tonnes in 2019, according to the airline.
