Trade links between Brazil and Malta have become easier following the launch of a new freight service by Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, on the bustling UAE-Brazil trade route.
A Boeing 747-400F – with a capacity of 117 tonnes – is operating weekly between Dubai and São Paulo, providing much needed support to the thriving import and export industry generated by South America’s largest city.
“Brazil is a major force in food production – exporting items such as meat, fruit, sugar, coffee and dairy products – so strengthening Emirates' commitment to São Paulo with the introduction of the world’s most advanced long-range freighter was an easy decision to make,” said Ram Menen, Emirates’ Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo.
Emirates has been operating a passenger service to São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, with a weekly cargo capacity of 105 tonnes each way in the bellyhold, since 2007. The new service to Viracopos-Campinas International Airport, will operate via Frankfurt, Germany, on the outbound journey and return through Dakar, Senegal, the most recent addition to Emirates’ network of 108 destinations.
“Brazil is recognised as one of the world’s 10 leading economies,” added Mr Menen. “And, with a population of almost 200 million driving its consumer market, is tipped to become increasingly more powerful over the next decade. This economic strength means Brazil will play a pivotal part to the future growth of the world economy, making it a key trade route with tremendous scope for growth.”
From São Paulo, export of goods include furniture, clothing, machine tools, medical devices, manufacturing equipment, toiletries and foodstuffs – including meat, hatching eggs and fruits, soy beans, sugar and coffee. From Dubai, Emirates SkyCargo will provide another link to Europe and South America for the vast volume of electronic consumer goods and garments exported from the Far East and the Indian subcontinent, while freight from Frankfurt will include car parts, machinery and a diverse range of general merchandise.
Emirates SkyCargo recently appointed AGUNSA and Globe Air Cargo as general sales agents (GSA) in Chile and Colombia respectively. Strong demand in the Middle East and Far East for perishables, such as fresh fish and fruits, from the two countries represents a significant opportunity for Emirates. This cargo is transported on interline partner airlines to São Paulo, where it is then flown by Emirates SkyCargo to Dubai and other export markets.
Emirates SkyCargo is represented in Malta by Cassar & Cooper Limited, who now moved to First Floor at MIA Departures and can be contacted on tel. no 21660102, or at [email protected]. Emirates flies on a daily schedule from Malta to Dubai via Larnaca, Cyprus.