Emirates starts cargo service to China

Emirates Skycargo, a subsidiary of Emirates Group, will start cargo flights from Dubai to Shangai, China's leading commercial centre, from September 15. Emirates will be using the Boeing 747-400 freighter with its 120-tonne capacity. The Sunday weekly flights will give fast and convenient connections to both shippers and freight forwarders at both destinations.

Director Cargo, Ram Menen, said: "Over the next decade, China will be one of the world's highest growth areas. Its entry into the World Trade Organisation means there will be great streamlining in how business is done. It is now a major economic power."

Shanghai shippers will benefit from Emirates SkyCargo's award-winning products and services, including its state-of-the-art SkyChain logistics management system. Emirates SkyCargo confirmed its place as a market leader by launching SkyChain, the world's most advanced cargo automation system.

Through SkyChain's online communications module, customers can communicate with any party to a shipment via the Internet, e-mail or mobile phone.

Emirates SkyCargo, represented in Malta by Cassar & Cooper, utilises the cargo holds of Emirates, passenger aircraft as well as two leased freighters, a Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 747-200. Delivery anywhere in the world is guaranteed thanks to interline agreements and road feeder services. The division has innovation, flexibility and personal service at the heart of its operational philosophy, specialising in on-time delivery of time-sensitive consignments.

Emirates Airline flies to Malta three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. The flight from Dubai to Malta is direct, while the return flight is via Tripoli. The new Tripoli stopover has enabled Emirates SkyCargo to expand its operations to Libya, whose main imports are from Europe, the Far East including Japan, the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent.