Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was named the ‘Cargo Airline of the Year 2013’ at the recent Air Cargo Week World Air Cargo Awards in Munich.

Emirates SkyCargo received the accolade at a Gala Dinner at The Westin Grand Hotel against the backdrop of transport logistic 2013, the world´s largest trade fair for transport and logistics.

"Winning the Cargo Airline of the Year award highlights Emirates SkyCargo dedication to customer service and quality,” said Pradeep Kumar, Emirates senior vice president Cargo Revenue Optimisation and Systems.

“Receiving this award is something that I share with our entire Emirates SkyCargo team whose hard work and commitment make all of our success possible.”

Earlier this year, the freight division of Emirates significantly boosted its cargo capacity with the addition of three new Boeing 777F aircraft, taking its freighter fleet to 10 aircraft and its dedicated freighter network to 13 destinations.

Emirates SkyCargo currently serves a route network of more than 130 destinations in 77 countries, spanning six continents across the globe. – TradeArabia News Service