Emirates SkyCargo is now offering express delivery services across Germany via its Frankfurt base. According to the company, the new Emirates Courier Express product leverages 21 weekly passenger flights between Dubai and Frankfurt, as well as six additional dedicated freighter services per week.
From Frankfurt, deliveries can reach destinations within a four-hour radius, with nationwide delivery times of three to five days, the company said. The new service also enables seamless connections to markets in Australia, Africa and the Middle East.
Technology and industry focus
The new service is fully digitalised, featuring a platform that provides real-time tracking from collection to delivery and can be directly integrated into customer systems.
Dennis Lister, Senior Vice President for Product and Innovation at Emirates SkyCargo, said:
“Emirates Courier Express brings a new dynamic to the German logistics system. We can offer customised solutions for various industries – from pharmaceuticals to automotive spare parts.”
The company is specifically targeting sectors such as life sciences and healthcare, automotive, textiles, and aviation. The combination of high flight frequency, advanced digital infrastructure, and Frankfurt’s central hub position suggests that Emirates is not merely entering the parcel market, but is aiming squarely at the demanding B2B logistics segment.
About Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo is the air freight division of Emirates Airline. Operating from its hub in Dubai, it serves over 140 destinations on six continents. Its wide-body fleet includes Boeing 777, Airbus A380 and A350 aircraft, alongside Boeing 777-F freighters dedicated to cargo operations.
Growing competition in the express sector
For established players, the arrival of Emirates Courier Express may intensify competition in the German market. For logistics operators and transport companies, it introduces new dynamics – a broader range of service options and a stronger emphasis on international collaboration.
Frankfurt, in particular, could gain further prominence as a central hub for express shipments, influencing existing route networks and encouraging new partnerships among freight carriers.
