Dubai based Emirates airline is recognized as one of the largest and the finest airlines of the world. Formed in 1985, this airline operates more than 2400 passenger flights in a week, to 105 cities of 62 countries across six continents of the world.

Emirates Cargo is one of the divisions of Emirates Airline, which is responsible for airfreight. Known as Emirates SkyCargo, it is operative since the inception of the airline in the year 1985. SkyCargo operates through its exclusive fleet of 10 Boeing Aircrafts of different models.

That is not all; it also utilizes the facilities of Emirates Airline Network. That is why it covers 20 destinations in around 15 countries, with an additional 79 countries covered through Emirates Airline network.

Emirates SkyCargo boosts a state of the art system of logistics management that provides a one-stop solution to businesses. Customers just need to log on to SkyCargo’s website and everything will be handled for them.

Emirates’ exact flight schedules can be checked online and more so, bookings can be made. This is completely hassle-free, as schedules for the complete next year are available on the website.

Customers can also check for space availability for their cargo on any of the Emirates flight whether it is a passenger, freight, or charter flight. Advance online bookings can be made on the website after getting the price quote for the required cargo shipment.

Shipments can be tracked through the airway bill number of the job reference number, which can also be obtained through the website.

That is not all, SkyCargo helps you stay connected 24/7 with your cargo partners through the movement messages, which can be sent or received through your account on Emirates SkyCargo’s website. This helps in the efficient monitoring of flight operations.

Greater flexibility is allowed by Skytrade, which allows tracking and tracing of cargo during transportation, cancellations of amendments in bookings, transactional history, all documentation formalities, clearance as well as door to door and airport to poor handling.

Emirates SkyCargo not only has the best services in the sky, but its operations are supported by state of the art Cargo Mega Terminal. Based at Dubai International Airport, this terminal is universally acknowledged for its efficient and modern services and equipment.

This contemporary terminal is built on 43,600 square meters and has completely automated handling systems accompanied with real-time tracking systems and fully integrated computer systems.

This terminal has increased the capacity to 1.6 million tons a year and has resulted in the most efficient tracking, retrieval, shipment couriers as well as fast-track priority channels. Emirates Airline has definitely raised the bar for the entire industry, as now urgent inbound consignments are cleared within 120 minutes of arrival.

Because of its immaculate services, fast-track delivery system, Sky Cargo was recognized recently as the cargo airline of the year in February 2011.

This award is an addition to the long list of more than 100 accolades and awards that Emirates SkyCargo has received in its short history.

Are Emirates a good airline?

The Emirates Economy Class has a well-established reputation. It has a 4-star airline rating for its service, comfort and food. It is quite impressive as it provides the best inflight entertainments and is known to be one of the world’s safest airlines.