Emirates SkyCargo has strengthened its presence in East and Southeast Asia with the launch of passenger services to Hangzhou, China, raising its weekly cargo capacity in the region to more than 21,000 tonnes. The carrier now connects businesses through 25 gateways across 12 countries and territories, making it the largest non-Asian airline network serving the region.
Abdulla Alkhallafi, Vice President of Cargo Commercial, Far East and Australasia, underscored the region’s role in shaping global trade. “East and Southeast Asia are not just anchors of our global network – they are shaping the future of global logistics, and global trade,” he said.
In the Philippines, the airline plays a vital role in moving key exports such as electronics, garments, tropical fruits, seafood, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce parcels. From 2024 to 2025 alone, Emirates SkyCargo uplifted more than 14,395 tonnes of goods from the country, utilizing the bellyhold of 32 weekly passenger flights to ensure fast and reliable market access.
Beyond its own fleet of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, Emirates SkyCargo has also partnered with AirAsia’s cargo arm, Teleport, extending its reach to more than 100 airports across Southeast Asia and enhancing connections to Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
The airline, which continues to expand under its 10-year growth plan, is focused on scaling up routes and capacity in Asia to keep up with soaring demand. With an Emirates aircraft taking off from East or Southeast Asia roughly every 30 minutes, the carrier remains at the forefront of global supply chain connectivity.
