Emirates SkyCargo reports solid cargo growth for 2025-2026

Emirates SkyCargo transported 2.4 million tonnes of cargo worldwide in the 2025-26 financial year, a 3% increase from the previous year, according to the Emirates Group annual report.

The division expanded its freighter capacity by 13% after receiving five new Boeing 777 freighters, bringing the fleet to 13 aircraft by the end of March, with eight more pending delivery. Revenue reached AED 16.2 billion ($4.4 billion), accounting for 12% of Emirates total revenue, though cargo yield per freight tonne kilometre fell 3% amid market pressures and e-commerce tariffs.

SkyCargo grew its freighter network to 44 destinations, adding routes to Bangkok, Budapest, Liege and Tokyo Narita, while increasing frequencies on existing services and extending its trucking operations. The broader Emirates Group reported record revenue of AED 150.5 billion ($41 billion), up 3%, with total passenger and cargo capacity rising 1% to 60.6 billion ATKMs.

dnata, the groups airport services arm, handled 3.2 million tonnes of cargo, up 2%, and managed 888,793 aircraft turns globally, a 12% increase.