Emirates SkyCargo boosts exports from VN to UAE
EMIRATES SKYCARGO, the freight division of Emirates, has played a key role in strengthening trade links in perishables between Vietnam and the UAE.
Over the last year, the carrier has facilitated a near fivefold increase in the volume of exports of fruits, including rambutans and lychees, from Vietnam to Dubai.
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Emirates SkyCargo and Vietnam’s Trade Promotion Agency (Vietrade), perishable exports from Vietnam to Dubai increased considerably, touching a record of close to 110 tonnes in January.
“Vietnam has huge comparative advantages in agriculture.
“That is why we requested Emirates SkyCargo to facilitate exports of perishable products by airfreight to capitalise on the country’s vast potential,” said Pham Binh Dam, ambassador of Vietnam to the UAE.
“We are happy to see the sharp increase in volume in the past year and will continue to work with Vietnamese producers and exporters for greater market penetration,” Dam added.
“Emirates SkyCargo started operations in Vietnam in 2008 and has since then played an important role in the growing trade between Vietnam and the UAE.
“By working closely with Vietrade and by building upon our expertise in shipping perishables, we developed airfreight solutions that have helped increase the export of premium fruits and vegetables from Vietnam to Dubai,” said Ravishankar Mirle, Emirates vice president for cargo commercial in the Far East and Australasia.
“We will work with our customers and stakeholders to promote and develop new trade lanes for exports from Vietnam to global markets,” he added.
Vietnam is an important market for food exports, and in 2016, Vietnam’s agro-forestry-fishery exports were valued at over US$32 billion (Bt1.1 trillion). Emirates SkyCargo offers exporters in Vietnam a weekly capacity of over 580 tonnes through 18 flights, including four weekly freighter services.
