Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub in Dubai South, Emirates SkyCentral DWC, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from March 26 2022.
The move will mark a return to dual hub cargo operations in Dubai for the air cargo carrier after a period of nearly two years.
In April 2020, Emirates SkyCargo consolidated its main deck and bellyhold cargo operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) in light of the suspension of passenger flights during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. The carrier says the consolidation was aimed at streamlining and expediting the transport of essential supplies and medical items across the world.
Emirates SkyCentral DXB will handle cargo arriving or departing on passenger aircraft and Emirates SkyCentral DWC will handle cargo on freighter aircraft.
Emirates SkyCentral DWC was inaugurated in 2015 and has a total cargo capacity of more than one million tonnes per annum. The state of the art terminal features extensive cool chain handling facilities as well as a dedication pharma handling zone certified for EU GDP standards. Dedicated aircraft parking stands in close proximity to the terminal allow for rapid and efficient transportation of cargo.
A fleet of dedicated trucks operating on a 24/7 basis will provide connectivity for cargo between the two airports. For high priority cargo and urgently required commodities, Emirates SkyCargo will be able to offer a connection time of under five hours from wheels down at DXB to wheels up at DWC and vice-versa.
