Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world's largest international airline, has deployed a dedicated weekly freighter to Copenhagen Airport in response to growing demand out of the Nordic country.
The deployment increases the network of destinations served by Emirates freighters to 38.
Emirates SkyCargo noted that it will enhance its cargo capacity by introducing the Boeing 777 freighter. Previously, the cargo was transported using bellyhold space in passenger aircraft. Now, the Boeing 777 freighter will provide approximately 85 tonnes of capacity for cargo from Copenhagen, as well as from neighbouring countries like Norway and Sweden.
Increased cargo volume from Denmark
"Emirates SkyCargo has recorded significant growth in volume of over 20% from Denmark in the last financial year, driven largely by pharmaceutical shipments," the freight carrier said.
With a thriving life sciences production industry and resilient cold chain infrastructure, it added that Copenhagen also serves as Europe's northern hub for pharma logistics.
"The increased capacity coupled with Emirates SkyCargo's fit-for-purpose pharmaceutical product portfolio and extensive global network will support more pharma exports from Denmark," the announcement said.
In addition to uplifting pharmaceutical cargo, Emirates SkyCargo will provide tailored solutions to transport goods via its multi-vertical product portfolio. The service ranges from moving general cargo to temperature-sensitive perishables such as fish and other food items.
"Demand has been strong across Scandinavia, with particular growth in Copenhagen, and we expect this to continue into the next financial year and beyond," said Mette Jensen, cargo manager for Scandinavia, Emirates SkyCargo.
"Bolstering our operations to Copenhagen with a dedicated freighter ensures that we can serve the current demand, and support our customers in reaching a large number of markets across the globe," he added.
Emirates SkyCargo serves 11 destinations across Europe with 38 dedicated freighter flights per week, complemented by over 485 passenger flights every week.
It said that effective from January 1, 2025, EK9746 will arrive at Copenhagen Airport on Wednesdays at 12:35 AM, departing for Dubai World Central at 15:05 PM.
