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Emirates SkyCargo has raised capacity to and from East and Southeast Asia with the recent launch of passenger services to Hangzhou, China
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The airline now offers more than 21,000 tons of cargo capacity each week on the sector
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It serves 25 gateways across 12 countries and territories, helping connect businesses in the Philippines with customers and suppliers worldwide
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From 2024 to 2025, Emirates SkyCargo carried over 14,395 tons of goods from the Philippines
Emirates SkyCargo has raised its capacity to and East and Southeast Asia with the launch of passenger services to Hangzhou, China.
The airline now offers more than 21,000 tons of cargo capacity each week on the sector. It serves 25 gateways across 12 countries and territories, helping connect businesses in the Philippines with customers and suppliers worldwide, the cargo arm of UAE flag carrier Emirates said in a statement.
Known as the “factory of the world,” East and Southeast Asia have thriving economies that require substantial air freight capacity to move goods globally, Emirates SkyCargo said.
The carrier serves nine gateways in the region with 44 dedicated freighter flights weekly. This schedule is complemented by 13 weekly charter services to and from East Asia, providing consistent capacity and connectivity for Asian businesses trading with Europe and the Middle East. Freighter and charter operations are supported by 311 weekly passenger flights, carrying travelers and cargo on a mix of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s.
With this high-frequency flight schedule, an Emirates aircraft takes off from East or Southeast Asia about every 30 minutes.
“East and Southeast Asia are not just anchors of our global network – they are shaping the future of global logistics, and global trade,” said Abdulla Alkhallafi, Emirates SkyCargo vice president of cargo commercial, Far East and Australasia.
“From cutting-edge manufacturing hubs to high-growth consumer markets, the region drives the pace of trade. Our strategic growth strategy and continued investment in East Asia and Southeast Asia reflects this as we remain laser-focused on building the capacity, routes and partnerships to best serve the exponential demand,” he added.
As a global hub for innovation, e-commerce and advanced manufacturing, and with a thriving agricultural sector, East and Southeast Asia have long been key markets on its global network, Emirates SkyCargo said.
In the Philippines, Emirates SkyCargo handles exports in key sectors including electronics, garments, fresh produce such as tropical fruits and seafood, pharmaceuticals, and fast-growing e-commerce parcels.
All cargo to and from the country is transported in the belly hold of 32 weekly passenger flights.
From 2024 to 2025, Emirates SkyCargo carried over 14,395 tons of goods from the Philippines.
With a vast network of over 145 destinations, Emirates SkyCargo said it is also well positioned to facilitate global trade. The carrier noted that it plays a significant support role in China’s Belt and Road Initiative, facilitating connectivity to over 50 countries participating in the initiative.
Beyond its own extensive network, Emirates SkyCargo has partnered with Teleport, the exclusive cargo partner of AirAsia, to support growing trade between Southeast Asia and the world via Dubai. This partnership unlocks access to over 100 airports in the region, providing greater capacity, flexibility, and new market opportunities for exporters. At the same time, it improves connections from Southeast Asia to Europe, the US, and Canada.
This year, Emirates SkyCargo also started a weekly freighter flight in 2025 between Japan’s Narita International Airport and the Middle East, the first scheduled freighter service on this route. This flight carries pharmaceuticals, semiconductor parts, and large or unusual shipments such as machinery components.
As Emirates advances its 10-year growth plan, East and Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, remain priority markets. The airline said it will add flights and new routes to meet growing demand and deepen connectivity, continuing to strengthen global supply chains and support economic growth.
