Emirates to boost Bangladesh, India cargo operations

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, is expanding its South Asia operations to meet rising demand in Bangladesh and India.

From April 2026, the airline will launch a dedicated weekly freighter service to Dhaka, enhancing connectivity between Bangladesh and global markets via Dubai.

The service aims to provide exporters with reliable, scheduled cargo capacity, faster transit times, and improved supply chain resilience, according to a press release.

As one of the world’s leading garment-exporting nations, Bangladesh is expected to benefit significantly from the additional uplift.

In India, Emirates SkyCargo will add two more weekly freighter services from March -- one to Mumbai and another to Ahmedabad -- raising total regional cargo capacity to an average of 3,000 tonnes per week.

Currently, the airline operates three weekly freighters to India, supplemented by bellyhold cargo capacity on 167 passenger flights per week across nine Indian gateways.

Beyond air cargo, Emirates has developed an extensive trucking network connecting offline destinations across India. In 2025, more than 1,000 SkyCargo trucks transported nearly 5,500 tonnes of cargo nationwide.

The airline’s continued investment in freighter aircraft, road feeder services, and specialised solutions, including temperature-controlled logistics, underscores its strategy to support fast-growing South Asian markets.

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