On September, Emirates SkyCargo will begin offering cargo flights between Dakar and the Middle East, making it the only direct link between Senegal and the Middle East.
The Dubai-based company expects to transport up to 3,500 metric tons of seafood annually from Dakar, the Senegalese capital, to the Middle East. The flight will run five times a week.
Lobster, shrimp and sea bream will be landing in supermarkets and restaurants throughout the United Arab Emirates and the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE), as well as various destinations across the Emirates network, including Athens, Larnaca, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Paris and Beirut.
“With such a huge demand for fresh fish across our network, Dakar is a real catch for Emirates SkyCargo. Senegal has a reputation for fantastic seafood and Emirates is delighted that, as well as contributing to the development of the fishing industry, more and more people will be able to experience this wonderful taste of Africa,” said Ram Menen, cargo divisional senior VP for Emirates SkyCargo.
“With Dakar the 19th African destination on our network, trade from the continent is playing an increasingly important role in our operation,” added Menen. “This new trade route will create further opportunity for growth and strengthen our African ties, with Senegal now able to establish trade links with the UAE and other countries across our global network.”
