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Emirates SkyCargo is all set to start freighter services from Dubai to Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi, from January 13 next. The service will be operated jointly with Air Cargo Ltd, a subsidiary of Air Malawi, the national airline of Malawi.
Emirates SkyCargo will serve Malawi, its 12th African destination, with Airbus A310-30OF freighter once a week every Friday.
The cargo division is expecting to transport large quantities of perishable products such as fruit, vegetables and cut flowers to support Malawi's predominantly agricultural economy. Other local produces -- tobacco, tea, coffee, beans, pulses, rice, chillies and nuts -- are also expected to be part of the export mix.
Malawi exports a diverse range of products including textiles, garments, furniture, gemstones and live tropical fish. These goods are extremely popular in Emirates' destinations, which are also Malawi's major markets, including the USA, the UK, Germany, The Netherlands, Japan, France and Switzerland.
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