- The airline is driving regional progress by integrating the latest-generation truck technology to its fleet
- Builds on the airline’s order of 5 hydrogen trucks, as part of its commitment to implementing fuel-saving initiatives across ground operations
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has upgraded its on-road fleet of trucks with the latest-generation Euro 6 models from MAN Trucks, in collaboration with Allied Transport Company. Emirates SkyCargo is the first adopter of the long-haul, heavy commercial Euro 6 vehicles in the region, introducing the most advanced truck technology into its ground operations with 40 vehicles.
The engine in the Euro 6 trucks meets the most stringent emissions standards, resulting in significantly lower levels of harmful pollutants compared to previous models. By replacing 40 trucks on its fleet with 40 Euro 6 models, Emirates SkyCargo anticipates a 17%* annual reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from trucking. This builds on the airline’s commitment to implement fuel- and emissions-saving initiatives across ground operations.
Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “The addition of the Euro 6 trucks to our fleet is an important evolution in our commitment to more sustainable operations, and to investing in future-ready technology that will fuel our next era of growth. We expect cargo volumes to and through Dubai will continue to grow, driven by Dubai’s strategic Economic Agenda and are ready to play our part in better facilitating global trade by deploying the right equipment and infrastructure across our operations.”
