Emirates SkyCargo to operate weekly freighter service to Dhaka, expand capacity in India

Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, is strengthening its South Asia operations with expanded capacity in Bangladesh and India to meet rising regional demand.

From April 2026, Emirates SkyCargo will introduce a dedicated weekly freighter service to Dhaka, responding to growing trade volumes in Bangladesh. The new service will enhance connectivity between Bangladesh and global markets via Dubai, offering exporters reliable, scheduled cargo capacity.

As one of the world’s leading garment-exporting nations, Bangladesh is expected to benefit significantly from the additional uplift, faster transit times, and improved supply chain resilience enabled by the new freighter deployment.

In parallel, Emirates SkyCargo will add two more weekly freighter services to India from March, one to Mumbai and one to Ahmedabad. This expansion will increase the airline’s total cargo capacity in the region to an average of 3,000 tonnes per week.

Currently, Emirates operates three weekly freighters to India,one to Mumbai and two to Ahmedabad, supplemented by bellyhold cargo capacity on 167 passenger flights per week serving nine Indian gateways.

Beyond air capacity, Emirates SkyCargo has developed an extensive trucking network to connect offline destinations across India. In 2025 alone, more than 1,000 SkyCargo trucks transported nearly 5,500 tonnes of cargo across the country.

The airline’s continued investment in dedicated freighter aircraft, road feeder services, and specialized solutions, including temperature-controlled logistics, highlights its strategy to support fast-growing markets such as Bangladesh and India.

At present, Emirates operates 21 weekly wide-body passenger flights with bellyhold cargo capacity to and from Dhaka, providing seamless connectivity to more than 140 global destinations through its Dubai hub.

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