News / Dubai World Central to reopen to freighters after two-year mothball

Emirates SkyCargo will reactivate its cargo hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from 26 March, marking a return to dual hub cargo operations in Dubai for the air cargo carrier after nearly two years.

In April 2020, Emirates consolidated its main deck and bellyhold cargo operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB), in light of the suspension of passenger flights during the early stages of Covid-19, effectively mothballing DWC after barely five years of operations.

“With the growth ...