Harare – While isolation and social distance have become the buzzwords of the last year, the situation we find ourselves in has also emphasized the importance of connections and our global supply chains more than ever.
And while passenger movements remain constrained, particularly in markets such as Zimbabwe, the international movement of goods remains a vital lifeline
During the initial months of the pandemic, there was a huge surge in the demand for air cargo capacity for the transportation of PPE such as facemasks and gloves in addition to medical equipment such as ventilators as well as other pharmaceutical supplies
More recently, other commodities for industries and manufacturing opened up as manufacturing activity returned.
We also saw increased volumes of e-commerce shipments as more people shopped online Through its cargo flights to more than 135 destinations across six continents, Emirates SkyCargo continues to play an important role globally in the transportation of pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, PPE, food and other essential goods as well as maintaining continuity of supply chains for international trade Emirates’ cargo-diversified revenue streams beyond traditional passenger-related income have enabled the airline to avoid the worst of the pandemic’s economic impact.
For the year to March 31, 2021, Emirates SkyCargo transported 1.9 million tonnes of cargo across our global network As one of the world’s largest airlines, serving our customers and the communities where we live and work is part of our DNA
Offering strong supply chain solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic through Emirates SkyCargo has given us an opportunity to provide the support our customers tell us they need during this unprecedented business environment.
Supporting local businesses and industries With COVID-related border closures rendering many flights challenging, Emirates SkyCargo has maintained critical transport links for people and for goods – including essential medical supplies We continue to ship cargo into and out of Zimbabwe
Source: The Anchor
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