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Gulf Business
19-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
Emirates unveils A380 livery for new courier express service
Images: Emirates Emirates has unveiled a bespoke livery on its iconic Airbus A380 aircraft to promote the launch of its new door-to-door delivery solution, Emirates Courier Express . The move marks the first time a cargo-themed design has been applied to one of the airline's passenger aircraft. The newly liveried A380 took off for O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg this week, transporting both passengers and parcels in a showcase of the airline's latest logistics offering. Emirates Courier Express marks the skies Designed and managed in-house by Emirates Engineering, the livery transforms the aircraft into a symbol of the express delivery experience. Inspired by brown paper packaging, the design wraps the aircraft's nose and fuselage in kraft paper graphics, appearing torn to reveal the UAE flag on the tailfin and the Emirates Courier Express logo prominently displayed on both sides. The four engines feature the same logo, while the aircraft's belly retains the airline's classic red branding. Additional design elements include a large 'special delivery' stamp and a series of international handling marks, bringing the parcel concept vividly to life. The livery underscores the airline's ambition to merge its four decades of experience in global passenger and cargo transport with a fully integrated express delivery network. The aircraft repainting process included design, production installation, and a complete respray, forming part of a broader brand initiative underlining Emirates' growing focus on end-to-end logistics solutions.
Khaleej Times
15-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Emirates to soon roll out door-to-door courier service for individuals
Emirates aims to roll out its recently-announced end-to-end courier express for individuals from next year, a senior official said on Tuesday. 'It's a little more complicated because there's more regulation around personal to personal (delivery). We're not doing that just yet, but it will hopefully come next year. Watch the space,' Dennis Lister, senior vice president of product and innovation at Emirates SkyCargo, told Khaleej Times in an interview. Due to the safety aspect, the service prioritises known shippers in the initial stage enabling end-to-end integrity of the shipment from start to finish. 'We are building the processes and procedures to cater for them in the future, We'll more likely start in the UAE market first,' he added. Earlier this month, Dubai carrier launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution which will redefine the express delivery experience for individuals. Emirates Courier Express has access to over 250 wide-body passenger and freighter aircraft to move packages worldwide. 'The biggest USP for Emirates Courier Express is the ability to connect to any destination airport on the network, therefore, getting closer to the customer, reducing the cost of inventory at the final destination and increasing the speed to delivery,' Lister said on the sidelines of the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Dubai on Tuesday. Lister added that the initial interest has been 'phenomenal' and they have been 'inundated' with requests from customers. 'A lot of people are super interested because we've actually launched to the market the fastest integrated door-to-door parcel cross-border solution in the world. Customers, whether it's a B2B, large or SMEs, they are ready for new solutions to be introduced into the market.' He added that this is a premium product, and it's going to focus on customers who want things delivered quickly. 'People want stuff delivered quickly. So, when you order something online, they want to know how quickly they can get their product delivered. So what we will do is we'll work with the retailers, and with those retailers, we will then offer a door-to-door solution, which then can cut time by providing on the passenger fleet, because we have so many flights operating from the key markets.' Adding India, China, Australia Lister elaborated that Emirates operates more than 138 flights a week from the UK alone. He noted that the airline is offering this service on a passenger fleet, which makes it a lot more efficient and fast as it flies to more than 148 destinations. 'Therefore, it enables us to connect packages point to point very quickly and efficiently.' He noted that the programme was not introduced worldwide immediately as it is based on a partner-based model. 'We're using the local final mile and first-mile delivery capability for the partner in that market. We will use a local partner in that market that can collect, pick up the shipments, do the fulfillment, do the clearance, and all these capabilities.' For now, Emirates Courier Express is active and available in seven markets including the UK, South Africa, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Oman, for businesses. 'We are starting with the key markets first, and then building out from there. Because it comes down to resources, people, and time. These things take time to develop and deploy. India is the next big market. We're looking at China which is a massive market as well, and then eventually the US. So, that's the direction we're taking,' he said. Lister revealed that Emirates Courier Express will deliver anything from technology, pharmaceuticals, and other products in the future such as blood, samples of vaccines etc. 'A whole range of different products we can deliver in a whole range of different verticals.' Emirates Courier Express can deliver goods on the same day at some markets, thanks to its huge network.
Arabian Business
11-04-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Emirates launches Emirates Courier Express, promising to treat packages like passengers
Backed by almost four decades' experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience. To ensure Emirates Courier Express addressed industry-wide challenges, Emirates worked with various global customers to pilot and finesse the product, with the goal to make it as fast, reliable and flexible as possible, before launching to market. Over the last year, Emirates Courier Express transported several thousands of packages from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, South Africa and the UK. The average delivery time is less than 48 hours. Now, Emirates Courier Express is open for business, for businesses. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo said, 'Emirates Courier Express is an evolution in how we move goods across the globe, at speed and at scale. Building on our world-class and well-established infrastructure, and reimagining traditional logistics processes where necessary, this innovative solution does not just meet the Emirates Gold Standard of reliability and excellence but sets a new benchmark for what's possible. This is only the beginning of our vision to continuously innovate and lead the charge in the express delivery sector.' Traditionally, cross-border delivery is managed via a global hub-and-spoke model, with a package making multiple stops before arriving at its end destination. Emirates Courier Express has broken this mould. Just like passengers, packages will travel from origin to destination directly, leveraging the breadth of Emirates' vast global network and near-unparalleled flight frequencies. This approach significantly reduces time in transit, reduces package handling and offers Emirates Courier Express customers' a competitive edge in getting their goods to end users. Direct connectivity is matched with different service levels, ranging from next day urgent delivery to a two-day Premium service, along with a pipeline of innovative new products. At launch, Emirates Courier Express will be active and available in seven markets, however the potential network growth is unlimited: wherever Emirates flies, Emirates Courier Express can deliver. Expansion to additional markets is already in the works. Harnessing the fleet of the world's largest international airline, Emirates Courier Express has access to over 250 all widebody passenger and freighter aircraft to move packages worldwide. Complemented by a trusted, reliable and integrated cross border network of partners to manage the customs clearance and first and last mile transportation, the solution delivers door-to-door. This integration into the airline's existing infrastructure allows Emirates Courier Express to handle volume fluctuations from seasonal spikes while maintaining cost stability, ultimately empowering customers to plan and budget with confidence. This seamless integration also enables Emirates Courier Express to provide bespoke and tailored solutions, whether transporting fashion and mobile phones or the most critical medical equipment. A team of dedicated specialists provide niche segment solutions, facilitated by the airline's extensive freight and logistics infrastructure, including cool chain capacity, allowing the transportation of specialist or sensitive products from launch. Prioritising ease of business, Emirates Courier Express' is entirely digital, with a purpose-built tech platform integrating directly into customer software and supports additional bespoke shipping solutions. Advanced tracking systems, real-time updates, and seamless integration, ensures complete efficiency, reliability, quality, and transparency from collection to delivery across the world. Dennis Lister, Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation, Emirates SkyCargo said, 'Emirates Courier Express is the result of challenging the status quo. Along with the industry, we watched the increasing volumes of cross border shipping and challenged ourselves to find a better way to transport these goods faster and more efficiently. The new product launch reflects our ongoing commitment to push the boundaries to introduce innovations which drive real impact and ensure our customers always have access to the fastest, most reliable and cost-effective solutions available.'
Gulf Insider
11-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Emirates Launches Emirates Courier Express, Promising to Treat Packages Like Passengers
Backed by almost four decades' experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience. To ensure Emirates Courier Express addressed industry-wide challenges, Emirates worked with various global customers to pilot and finesse the product, with the goal to make it as fast, reliable and flexible as possible, before launching to market. Over the last year, Emirates Courier Express transported several thousands of packages from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, South Africa and the UK. The average delivery time is less than 48 hours. Now, Emirates Courier Express is open for business, for businesses. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo said, 'Emirates Courier Express is an evolution in how we move goods across the globe, at speed and at scale. Building on our world-class and well-established infrastructure, and reimagining traditional logistics processes where necessary, this innovative solution does not just meet the Emirates Gold Standard of reliability and excellence but sets a new benchmark for what's possible. This is only the beginning of our vision to continuously innovate and lead the charge in the express delivery sector.' Traditionally, cross-border delivery is managed via a global hub-and-spoke model, with a package making multiple stops before arriving at its end destination. Emirates Courier Express has broken this mould. Just like passengers, packages will travel from origin to destination directly, leveraging the breadth of Emirates' vast global network and near-unparalleled flight frequencies. This approach significantly reduces time in transit, reduces package handling and offers Emirates Courier Express customers' a competitive edge in getting their goods to end users. Direct connectivity is matched with different service levels, ranging from next day urgent delivery to a two-day Premium service, along with a pipeline of innovative new products. At launch, Emirates Courier Express will be active and available in seven markets, however the potential network growth is unlimited: wherever Emirates flies, Emirates Courier Express can deliver. Expansion to additional markets is already in the works. Harnessing the fleet of the world's largest international airline, Emirates Courier Express has access to over 250 all widebody passenger and freighter aircraft to move packages worldwide. Complemented by a trusted, reliable and integrated cross border network of partners to manage the customs clearance and first and last mile transportation, the solution delivers door-to-door. This integration into the airline's existing infrastructure allows Emirates Courier Express to handle volume fluctuations from seasonal spikes while maintaining cost stability, ultimately empowering customers to plan and budget with confidence. This seamless integration also enables Emirates Courier Express to provide bespoke and tailored solutions, whether transporting fashion and mobile phones or the most critical medical equipment. A team of dedicated specialists provide niche segment solutions, facilitated by the airline's extensive freight and logistics infrastructure, including cool chain capacity, allowing the transportation of specialist or sensitive products from launch. Prioritising ease of business, Emirates Courier Express' is entirely digital, with a purpose-built tech platform integrating directly into customer software and supports additional bespoke shipping solutions. Advanced tracking systems, real-time updates, and seamless integration, ensures complete efficiency, reliability, quality, and transparency from collection to delivery across the world. Dennis Lister, Senior Vice President of Product and Innovation, Emirates SkyCargo said, 'Emirates Courier Express is the result of challenging the status quo. Along with the industry, we watched the increasing volumes of cross border shipping and challenged ourselves to find a better way to transport these goods faster and more efficiently. The new product launch reflects our ongoing commitment to push the boundaries to introduce innovations which drive real impact and ensure our customers always have access to the fastest, most reliable and cost-effective solutions available.' To find out how Emirates Courier Express could redefine your approach to international delivery, visit
Gulf Today
05-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Dubai airline launches ‘Emirates Courier Express'
Backed by almost four decades' experience in keeping goods and people moving all over the world, Emirates has launched Emirates Courier Express, an end-to-end delivery solution that is set to redefine the express delivery experience. To ensure Emirates Courier Express addressed industry-wide challenges, Emirates worked with various global customers to pilot and finesse the product, with the goal to make it as fast, reliable and flexible as possible, before launching to market. Over the last year, Emirates Courier Express transported several thousands of packages from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, South Africa and the UK. T he average delivery time is less than 48 hours. Now, Emirates Courier Express is open for business, for businesses. Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said, "Emirates Courier Express is an evolution in how we move goods across the globe, at speed and at scale. Building on our world-class and well-established infrastructure, and reimagining traditional logistics processes where necessary, this innovative solution does not just meet the Emirates Gold Standard of reliability and excellence but sets a new benchmark for what's possible.' Traditionally, cross-border delivery is managed via a global hub-and-spoke model, with a package making multiple stops before arriving at its end destination. Emirates Courier Express has broken this mould. Just like passengers, packages will travel from origin to destination directly, leveraging the breadth of Emirates' vast global network and near-unparalleled flight frequencies. This approach significantly reduces time in transit, reduces package handling and offers Emirates Courier Express customers' a competitive edge in getting their goods to end users. Direct connectivity is matched with different service levels, ranging from next day urgent delivery to a two-day Premium service, along with a pipeline of innovative new products. At launch, Emirates Courier Express will be active and available in seven markets, however the potential network growth is unlimited: wherever Emirates flies, Emirates Courier Express can deliver. Harnessing the fleet of the world's largest international airline, Emirates Courier Express has access to over 250 all widebody passenger and freighter aircraft to move packages worldwide. Complemented by a trusted, reliable and integrated cross border network of partners to manage the customs clearance and first and last mile transportation, the solution delivers door-to-door. WAM
