# Emirates SkyCargo Surpasses One Million Pharmaceutical Shipments

**Category:** industry news  |  **Source:** Frachtportal Redaktion  |  **Published:** 2026-10-07  |  **Updated:** 2026-10-22

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> Over one million pharmaceutical shipments since 2016: Emirates SkyCargo continues to expand Dubai as a GDP-certified pharmaceutical hub.

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Emirates SkyCargo reports a major milestone in pharmaceutical logistics. Since the launch of its specialized pharma product in 2016, more than one million pharmaceutical shipments have been transported across the network.

According to Emirates, the total weight exceeds 800,000 tonnes.

Today, the airline moves approximately 1.5 to 2 million kilograms of pharmaceutical products per week. In Dubai, more than 16,500 square meters of GDP-certified pharma facilities are available at airports DXB and DWC.

GDP stands for Good Distribution Practice. These are guidelines designed to ensure that pharmaceuticals maintain their quality during storage and transport.

Emirates also operates over 55 so-called Cool Dollies. These are temperature-controlled vehicles or units that protect pharmaceuticals between aircraft and terminal.

For freight forwarders, the hub is attractive because Dubai connects many markets in Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. However, with sensitive pharmaceutical cargo, how the complete supply chain is organized remains critical—not just the main flight.

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For pharmaceutical shipments via Dubai, lead time, transfer time, and temperature specifications should be carefully coordinated.

When transshipment occurs between DXB and DWC, it must be clearly defined how the transfer is organized.

In short: Dubai is a major pharma hub, but GDP compliance does not end at the aircraft.

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Specialty product launched in 2016.
More than one million pharmaceutical shipments.
More than 800,000 tonnes of pharma freight.
Currently 1.5 to 2 million kg of pharmaceuticals per week.
More than 16,500 m² of GDP-certified warehouse space.
Locations: DXB and DWC.
Over 55 cool dollies in operation.
Network spanning six continents.

## Related Entities

### Countries

- [United Arab Emirates](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/land/ae)

### Airports

- [Dubai International Airport (DXB)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/dubai-international-airport-dxb)
- [Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/al-maktoum-international-airport-dwc)

### Glossary

- [Good Distribution Practice](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/good-distribution-practice)
- [Freight forwarder](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/freight-forwarder)
- [Air Cargo](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/air-cargo)
- [Pharma air freight](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/glossary/pharma-air-freight)

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