Air Cargo

Emirates SkyCargo Launches Milan-New York Freighter Route

Emirates SkyCargo is expanding North American operations with a new weekly freighter service between Milan Malpensa and New York JFK starting December 5. The route will deploy a 100-tonne-capacity Boeing 777 freighter to meet rising export demand from Northern Italy and the Lombardy region. Shipments from Milan via Emirates grew 13% in fiscal 2025/26, while overall Italian exports carried by the carrier climbed 12% year-over-year. New York represents the largest air cargo export destination for Italian goods. Key commodities include pharmaceuticals, vaccines, luxury goods, fashion items, industrial equipment and fresh produce. The carrier simultaneously reported a 23% increase in exports from New York and Newark airports during the same period. The new service complements Emirates SkyCargo's existing Milan operations, which currently offer over 500 tonnes of weekly export capacity globally, including 100 tonnes weekly on passenger flights to New York.