Emirates SkyCargo has introduced seven additional weekly freighter flights to South America since March 2026. They include three to Buenos Aires, one flight to Bogota, two additional flights to Sao Paulo and one additional flight to Quito. It says the additional flights have increased export volumes with 57% strengthened its commitment to South America. Since March 2026, the carrier has export growth in Argentina, 22% in Brazil, 18% in Colombia and 14% in Ecuador.
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.
Divisional senior vice president Badr Abbas, said: “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.”
Ecuador remains Emirates SkyCargo’s largest export market in South America and one of the most important origins for fresh flowers worldwide. It added a sixth weekly freighter frequency in May 2026 offering a total export capacity of 600 tonnes every week. Freighter flights from Quito connect to Amsterdam, providing rapid access to one of the world’s largest flower auction and distribution centres.
In May 2026, Emirates SkyCargo launched a weekly freighter service to Bogota, which has contributed to sustained export growth, with volumes increasing 18% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, following a 34% increase in 2025/26.
Emirates SkyCargo commenced weekly freighter operations to Buenos Aires in March 2026 and rapidly scaled that up to three weekly freighter flights from July 2026. Which has facilitated an increase of 57% in exports from Argentina the first half of 2026.
It has also expanded its operations in Brazil to four freighter services per week from Sao Paulo, including two additional frequencies introduced in 2026. The increased capacity has helped drive a 22% year-on-year increase in exports.
