UAE's SkyCargo to operate 10 weekly cargo flights to Bahrain

Source: Xinhua| 2020-05-06 22:28:54|Editor: huaxia

DUBAI, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has decided to offer 10 weekly cargo flights to facilitate the flow of goods into Bahrain, the official WAM news agency reported on Wednesday.

The decision aims to replenish supplies and maintain vital trade links during this critical time as the move will help provide 40 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight, the national carrier noted in a statement.

Since 2019, Emirates SkyCargo has carried 20,600 tonnes of cargo into Bahrain, including perishables such as meat, seafood, fruits, and vegetables, as well as other items like flowers, plants, tobacco, vehicles, construction equipment and electronic products.

Items being shipped by SkyCargo into Bahrain come from the United Arab Emirates, India, Australia, the United States, Japan and other markets. Enditem

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