India in top 3 cargo mkts for Emirates

INDIA HAS EMERGED as one of the top three global cargo markets for Emirates SkyCargo, reflecting the country’s growing heft in high-value exports and global supply chains.

- AKBAR MERCHANT

The other two high priority markets forthe airline are China and Southeast Asia.

The Dubai-based carrier currently uplifts around 3,000 tonne cargo every week to and from India, combining dedicated freighters and bellyhold capacity on passenger aircraft.

Emirates operates 167 weekly passenger flights across nine Indian gateways using Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraft, each carrying an average 20-25 tonnes of cargo depending on load and season.