Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its operations in East and Southeast Asia with the launch of a new weekly freighter service to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

The new route enhances connectivity for regional exporters, providing greater flexibility to move goods worldwide via the carrier’s Dubai hub.

Already operating the largest and most diversified route network of any non-Asian airline, Emirates SkyCargo now serves 43 global destinations with its dedicated freighter fleet, including 11 in East and Southeast Asia.

Thailand’s growing role in advanced manufacturing has made it an increasingly important market for air cargo. Guided by the government’s ‘Thailand 4.0’ economic framework, the country is investing heavily in high-tech sectors such as next-generation automotive, smart electronics, biotechnology and robotics.

Emirates SkyCargo’s specialist product portfolio and widebody fleet of over 260 aircraft are well-suited to supporting the movement of these delicate and high-value goods, alongside key exports such as garments and stone fruits.

Badr Abbas, divisional senior vice president at Emirates SkyCargo, said: “Our operations across East and Southeast Asia are among the most expansive on our global network – from flight frequencies, freighter deployment, available capacity and gateways served.

“However, the demand is exponential and therefore the region will be the foundation of our expansion plans through 2026 and beyond.

“Markets such as Thailand and Vietnam are the new heartbeat of global trade, with established and modern manufacturing capabilities, evolving digital economies and world-class logistics infrastructure.

“We do not see demand slowing and stand ready to support the region’s growth with the quick, reliable and efficient movement of goods worldwide.”

In response to sustained growth, Emirates SkyCargo has also increased its freighter frequency in and out of Hanoi to four weekly services. Three connect directly to Dubai World Central (DWC), while a fourth route links Dubai, Taipei and Hanoi, offering enhanced connectivity for Vietnamese exporters.

A sixth weekly freighter has also been deployed to Guangzhou, reflecting high demand for consumer electronics, e-commerce and electrical goods from mainland China. To ensure steady capacity during peak and seasonal periods, the carrier continues to deploy additional ad hoc freighter services across Asia.

Over the past three decades, Emirates SkyCargo has steadily expanded its presence in East and Southeast Asia. The airline now operates 45 scheduled freighter services, 13 charters and 315 passenger flights each week across 25 gateways in the region, offering around 21,000 tonnes of total weekly capacity.

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