Dubai, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has transported more than 25,000 tonnes over the
past year on the trade lanes between South America and points across
its global network.

Freight business from Brazil, Argentina,
Chile and Colombia through connecting interline flights, shall utilize the
addition of third weekly freighter service from
Viracopos-Campinas International Airport planned introduction in September 2012. This will increase the weekly capacity on the
route by 33% to 620 tonnes. Emirates SkyCargo carried more than 20,000 tonnes over the last 12 months on
Boeing 777Fs.

Ram
Menen, Emirates' Divisional Senior Vice President Cargo, in Sao Paulo during Intermodal, an event for trade, logistics, transport and international cargo
handling businesses said: "Our expanded services in the region have not only boosted trade levels with
the UAE, but also with South America's main Far East business partners, such as
China, Hong Kong and Japan, and a multitude of European countries.
"Brazil is already recognised as an economic power and we hope to help it
become even stronger by contributing to the growth of its import and exports
industry. Currently, Emirates SkyCargo can connect South American businesses to
32 points in Europe, 19 in the Far East and Australasia and a further 22 in
Africa, where there is also huge potential for economic growth.
"With five years' experience of operating in South America we also have a
strong understanding of the marketplace and the requirements of our customers,
who benefit from our ever-expanding network and a reliable fleet, which becomes
stronger almost every month as we take delivery of the 230-plus aircraft we have
on order."

According to Emirates SkyCargo, since the daily Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires passenger service started on 3rd
January, more than 1200 tonnes of cargo have been transported, with
pharmaceuticals, machine parts and fresh fruits and fish being carried to Dubai
and onward to European destinations such as France, Italy, Germany, Portugal and
the UK, while in the Far East Hong Kong and China have been the key trading
partners. Commodities going in the other direction include electronics, car
parts and furniture.

In addition to the belly-hold capacity of the Rio de Janeiro-Buenos Aires
flights operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates SkyCargo has been offering
freight space since 2007 on a daily passenger service between Sao Paulo
Guarulhos International Airport and Dubai, also operated by a Boeing 777-300ER.
During the past 12 months more than 4000 tonnes have been transported.

Source: Emirates SkyCargo