Emirates SkyCargo to launch Moscow service

Emirates SkyCargo is to start its new services to Moscow’s Domodedova Airport on 1st July, with 15 tonnes of cargo capacity in wide-bodied A330-200 aircraft, five times a week - Tuesday through Saturday.

Departing Dubai at 0830 to arrive in Moscow at 1355 and returning to Dubai at 2310 on the same day means that the new service will connect with flights on the Emirates’ network, boosting the vibrant trade between the CIS and the rest of the world. 

Peter Sedgley, General Manager - Cargo Commercial Operations, Emirates Airline said: “We are delighted to launch our services to Moscow. This is Emirates’ first destination in the heartland of Russia and it represents an  exciting and challenging gateway to the CIS region.”

The ultra-modern Domodedovo Airport, with its state-of-the-art infrastructure and an equally progressive outlook, matches SkyCargo’s business philosophy. Dmitry Salichev, Cargo Manager Moscow, Emirates Airline said: "The airport is ideal for facilitating business and developing trade with the Emirates hub in Dubai, as both cities have the distinctive ability to serve their hinterlands effectively.”

SkyCargo expects to enhance trade with not just Russia’s traditional partners, but also throughout Emirates’ network that spans 66 destinations in 46 countries.

Russia has for long exported high-end technology and support equipment to the Indian subcontinent. SkyCargo also expects to airfreight valuable cargo such as gold, diamonds and the natural wealth of the Russian Federation, and increasingly, goods based on the country’s emerging manufacturing industry.

Imports into Russia are expected to include goods from around the world such as pharmaceuticals and other produce from India, and textiles from Indonesia.

“We see ourselves as a catalyst, creating tremendous trading opportunities throughout our global network,” added Peter Sedgley.