Emirates SkyCargo has launched a weekly freighter service between its Dubai hub and Toronto Pearson Airport. It departs Dubai World Central (DWC) at 07.10hrs local time on Fridays arriving at Amsterdam (AMS) at 12.15hrs local time. The flight then departs Amsterdam and continues to Toronto arriving at 16.55hrs local time. The return flight departs from Toronto airport at 19.15hrs local time on Fridays, arriving at Dubai World Central (DWC) at 16.15hrs on Saturdays local time. It offers 100 tons of capacity every week over and above belly hold cargo capacity on Emirates passenger flights.
Toronto Pearson chief commercial officer Kurush Minocher, said: “The launch of Emirates’ freighter service to Toronto Pearson is a significant milestone for our airport. As Canada’s largest air cargo hub, handling approximately 45% of the country’s total, we play a critical role in fueling the economy by connecting Canadian businesses to global markets. This new service provides shippers with direct, reliable access to one of the world’s most expansive cargo networks and reflects continued confidence in Toronto Pearson as a strategic gateway for global trade.”
The service is expected to boost exports of commodities such as pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, electronics and components.
