14/04/2020 | United Arab Emirates

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is experiencing remarkable increases in the volume of perishables and pharmaceuticals entering to maintain supply chains during this time of crisis.

 

 

 

The airport has facilitated an increase in the number of cargo flights to increase the volume of perishables and pharmaceuticals entering the country. In March 2020, the volume of fruit and vegetables handled at DXB increased 88.5% (18,164 tonnes) year-over-year, while the volume of pharmaceuticals also increased by 49.4% (12,500 tonnes). The volume of meat products also increased, by17.8% to 8,050 tonnes during the month.

 

 

 

Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said, "We have acted quickly to facilitate the replacement of the cargo capacity that is normally provided in the holds of passenger aircraft by hosting a number of dedicated cargo flights to maintain supply of food, supplies and equipment entering the United Arab Emirates during the current unprecedented global crisis. "

 

 

 

Airlines have quickly mobilized cargo flights between DXB and other cities around the world. To increase the volume of freight available, 12 carriers currently operate an average of 110 daily cargo flights at DXB.