Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo has announced a strategic expansion of its freighter services across East and Southeast Asia, increasing frequencies and destinations in response to growing demand for connectivity between manufacturing hubs in the region and key markets across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. 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 FY2025/26, representing an increase of around 5 percent compared with FY2024/25.
According to Emirates News Agency, Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President of Emirates SkyCargo, emphasized the significance of East and Southeast Asia as key manufacturing centers for the global economy, contributing notably to high-tech production, perishables exports, and global e-commerce flows. Abbas highlighted the importance of deploying additional freighter flights and expanding the carrier's freighter footprint in response to customer demand. He stated that this expansion provides rapid connectivity, enabling exporters to move cargo quickly and safely to customers worldwide.
As part of the expansion, Emirates SkyCargo is doubling freighter capacity to Narita Airport in Tokyo, increasing operations from one to two weekly flights to support Japan's automotive, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries. The carrier has also increased its Hong Kong operations to 37 weekly freighter flights, providing greater flexibility for customers in one of the region's most export-driven markets. In Central China, Emirates SkyCargo has expanded operations with three weekly freighter flights from Zhengzhou, connecting Henan Province's industrial hub with Dubai and international markets.
Freighter services from Singapore have resumed with a weekly flight to Dubai via Mumbai, creating an important trade corridor across Asia. In Taiwan, Emirates SkyCargo is doubling freighter services to Taipei from one to two weekly flights to meet growing demand for high-tech electronics shipments. The carrier continues to report strong demand for its weekly freighter service to Bangkok, supporting exports of technology products, perishables, fashion goods, and consumer products.
Emirates SkyCargo maintains four weekly freighter services to Hanoi, providing exporters in Vietnam with rapid access to Dubai, the Middle East, and global markets, particularly for perishables and other key exports. Alongside its freighter network, Emirates SkyCargo utilizes the cargo capacity of Emirates' wide-body passenger aircraft, offering customers high-frequency and high-capacity cargo solutions through more than 320 passenger flights each week across East and Southeast Asia.
The carrier's specialist product portfolio includes Emirates Vulnerable for secure transport of high-value electronics and product launches, 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, Asia's largest air freight and logistics exhibition, taking place from 24 to 26 June. Visitors can meet the Emirates SkyCargo team at stand W5.329 to learn more about the carrier's cargo solutions and services.