Emirates SkyCargo has strengthened its commitment to South America. Since March 2026, the carrier has introduced seven additional weekly freighter flights to the region including three freighter flights to Buenos Aires, one flight to Bogota, two additional flights to Sao Paulo and one additional flight to Quito. The additional flights have facilitated a significant increase in year-on-year export volumes with 57% export growth in Argentina, 22% in Brazil, 18% in Colombia and 14% in Ecuador.

Fresh perishables are one of the most important commodities transported by Emirates SkyCargo from South America. Since April 2024, the carrier moved close to 80,000 tonnes of perishables, including 66,000 tonnes of flowers from the four markets underlining the accelerating demand for high-quality temperature-sensitive logistics solutions.

Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “South America is a dynamic emerging hub for exports across a range of sectors including high-quality food products and fresh flowers that rely on fast and reliable air cargo connectivity to reach global customers. Since April this year, we have transported more than 22,000 tonnes of export cargo from our South American markets, a growth of 18% over the volumes carried during the same period in the previous year. By adding seven new freighter frequencies across South America in 2026 and supplementing the bellyhold capacity we provide on our passenger flights, we are driving increased exports and creating new opportunities for businesses to reach customers worldwide while ensuring their products maintain the highest standards of freshness and quality throughout transit.”