Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will soon be connecting more American businesses with international opportunities with the addition of a seventh US gateway to Emirates’ global network.
Washington DC, after the launch of flights from Dallas/Fort Worth and Seattle earlier this year, will become the third US destination to join the Emirates SkyCargo network in 2012, injecting further impetus to the burgeoning trade lanes it operates between the US, its UAE hub and points across the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, the Far East and Australasia.
Following the launch of its North American services with New York in 2004 — and the subsequent additions of Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco — Emirates SkyCargo has contributed to the steady growth in trade between the US and the UAE, which in 2011 increased by 43 percent to hit a record high of $18.34 billion.
With businesses in states neighboring all seven points connected by an extensive trucking network, companies in Maryland and Virginia can also expect to receive an economic boost from the service from Washington Dulles International Airport which commences on Sept. 12 and is operated by a Boeing 777-300 ER.
“Emirates SkyCargo, offering the fastest trade link between Washington and the Middle East, will be providing a boost to the American economy by stimulating international trade between countries across our global network of more than 120 destinations,” said Ram Menen, Emirates’ senior divisional vice president cargo.
“With direct daily flights and a range of innovative products and services, as well as a 173-strong fleet of modern wide-body aircraft, Emirates SkyCargo looks forward to providing American businesses with tailor made solutions to their cargo requirements. Washington is just one of 12 destinations to join our network this year. As each one is added, new trade lanes emerge, a trend which is set to continue as the 230-plus aircraft we have on order join our fleet.”