Emirates SkyCargo has announced that it has taken a major step in the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines with 600 million doses carried on its flights.

Since October 2020, the carrier has transported more than 2.8 million kilograms (2,800 tonnes) of COVID-19 vaccines from 35 origins to more than 80 destinations.

Nabil Sultan, Senior Vice President of Emirates Division, Cargo, said: “Emirates SkyCargo remains committed to the rapid distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to vulnerable communities around the world.

“When we formulated our COVID-19 distribution strategy in 2020, Emirates SkyCargo prioritized the movement of COVID-19 vaccines through our Dubai hub to developing countries.

“I am happy to report that almost two-thirds of the total vaccines we transported were destined for destinations in Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

“With our vast reach across six continents, our broad body capability and our expertise in cold chain logistics, Emirates SkyCargo will continue to be a reliable partner for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in the months to come. “

5 years, 400 million kilograms: Emirates SkyCargo’s memorable pharmaceutical journey

With the increasing roll-out of vaccination and recall campaigns in global markets, Emirates SkyCargo has seen a steady increase in demand for transporting COVID-19 vaccines during the second half of 2021.

In October and November 2021 alone, Emirates SkyCargo transported more than 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, nearly a third of the total COVID-19 vaccines carried by the carrier since the start of the COVID pandemic -19.

Main highlights of Emirates SkyCargo’s COVID-19 vaccine transport program:

• Almost 2.8 million kilograms (2,800 tonnes) of vaccine carried on Emirates flights, or nearly 600 million doses since October 2020

• Vaccines shipped from 35 origins to 80 destinations on six continents

• 7 million – highest number of COVID-19 vaccine doses moved on a single flight
  Asia (185 million doses), Africa (150 million doses) and the Middle East (70 million doses) remain priority markets for vaccine delivery

• North America and Europe are the main source regions of COVID-19 vaccines for Emirates SkyCargo

Emirates SkyCargo’s GDP-certified pharmaceutical terminal in Chicago has processed more than 160 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines shipped from the United States to countries around the world.

Emirates SkyCargo has been a key global player in the aerial distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and other relief materials and essential products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Cargo Carrier Offers Sophisticated Cold Chain Solutions for Pharmaceutical Freight with Emirates Pharma, a specialty three-tier air transport product designed for temperature sensitive pharmaceuticals and backed by industry-leading GDP certified pharmaceutical infrastructure Emirates at its freight hub in Dubai.

In June 2021, Emirates SkyCargo expanded its pharmaceutical cold chain infrastructure at Dubai International Airport, allowing it to store around 60 to 90 million additional doses of COVID-19 vaccines.

Emirates SkyCargo offers cargo capacity on more than 2,800 weekly flights connecting more than 140 destinations on six continents.

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