Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Dubai-based airline Emirates recently commenced its first efreight consignment from Delhi to Los Angeles via Dubai successfully carrying 1003 kgs of cargo comprising of Wearing Apparels. This shipment completely eliminated the aspects of printing the airway bills, handling and processing costs.
E-freight is a renowned tool that allows for most cargo processes to be done electronically, thereby simplifying the business and eliminating costs of paper printing, handling and processing. E-freight also reduces time by decreasing the waiting time to process freight and increases productivity. It aims to reduce the carbon footprint and contribute to a greener world and that is what Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo provides over 450 tonnes of cargo capacity on a weekly basis with 28 flights from Delhi to Dubai and a total of 3191 tonnes of cargo capacity in India with 184 weekly flights including Delhi. Emirates carries leather goods, pharmaceuticals, readymade garments, textiles, electronics, engineering goods and spares, valuables, perishables, live animals (Pets) etc. from Delhi.
Emirates SkyCargo is confident, that working in an e-environment will bring enhanced operational efficiency and improvement to the supply chain. E-freight is an industry-led project involving carriers, freight forwarders, ground handlers, shippers and customs authorities. It aims to take the paper out of the air cargo supply chain, streamline processes, improve speed and reduce costs. A number of factors contribute to these positive results: reduced cycle times of 24 hours on average, greater reliability and accuracy due to one-time data entry at the point of origin, and much better visibility in the online track on account of electronic documentation.
Mr. Keki Patel, Cargo Manager, India and Nepal, Emirates Airline, said; “e-freight is a mechanism to collectively remove paper from the supply chain at no or minimal cost. Following the footsteps of Delhi, we also have had efreight shipments from other Indian cities such as Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru and Kozhikode to various global destinations.
Additionally, e-freight also benefits in increasing manpower productivity and enables customs and other stakeholders to work with advanced information to facilitate expedient import clearance and control. E-freight also expedites cargo handling therefore offering superior and faster transactions. In view of environment conservation; e-freight is surely the way to go!”
Mr. Halim Modassir, Cargo Manager, North India, said; “We consider ourselves as huge advocates of e-freight and believe that it is the future of our industry. By reducing paper and carriage of paper on aircraft, e-freight will help to reduce errors and increase accuracy and transparency by providing convenient solutions to our valued customers.”
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E-freight initiative has been taken up as a high priority by airlines globally, with even the International Air Transport Association (IATA) fixing 2014 as the deadline to totally erase paper from air cargo supply chain, bring about greater transparency and shorten transportation time. IATA has estimated that about $4.9 billion of industry savings could be generated and about 7,800 tonnes of paper documents eliminated annually using the e-freight corridor.
(Source: https://bsmedia.business-standard.comwww.thehindubusinessline.in/2011/01/21/stories/2011012150731800.htm)
Emirates SkyCargo’s Cool Chain Solutions and White Cover
Emirates SkyCargo offers special cool chain solutions which are designed for the movement of temperature sensitive commodities such as pharmaceuticals, vaccines and perishable goods. The airline also offers specially-designed temperature-controlled air cargo containers that maintain stable interior temperatures throughout the journey. It features active temperature control systems that range from -20C to +20C.
Emirates SkyCargo had teamed up with a leading US research institute to develop a low-cost, light weight, breathable and reusable protective 'White Cover' designed to shield temperature-sensitive shipments from heat during airport to airport transportation. The White Cover is particularly effective and actively used for room temperature pharmaceutical shipments.
Emirates' 152-strong fleet is one of the youngest in the skies. Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet includes a mix of 144 Airbus and Boeing passenger aircraft and eight freighters serving 111 destinations in 66 countries on six continents.