In a significant step toward reducing its ground-operations carbon footprint, Emirates SkyCargo has announced a major upgrade to its road-transport fleet with the integration of 40 Euro 6 standard trucks.
Earlier, in April this year, Emirates SkyCargo also signed a partnership with Allied Transport Company to deploy five hydrogen-powered tractor units by the first quarter of 2026.
By replacing 40 trucks on its fleet with 40 Euro 6 models, Emirates SkyCargo anticipates a 17% annual reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from trucking. This builds on the airline’s commitment to implement fuel- and emissions-saving initiatives across ground operations.
Badr Abbas, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo, said: “The addition of the Euro 6 trucks to our fleet is an important evolution in our commitment to more sustainable operations, and to investing in future-ready technology that will fuel our next era of growth.
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"We expect cargo volumes to and through Dubai will continue to grow, driven by Dubai’s strategic Economic Agenda and are ready to play our part in better facilitating global trade by deploying the right equipment and infrastructure across our operations.”
Beyond the low-emissions platform, the Euro 6 are packed with a suite of driver-focused technologies to enhance connectivity, safety and security.
Every vehicle is equipped with kerb mirrors, reverse cameras and blind-spot reduction for 360° visibility improvement, while new intelligent driver-assist features elevate road safety standards – such as the AI-powered Driver Monitoring System, which triggers a real-time safety alert when it detects driver distraction or fatigue.
The advanced technology also reinforces security measures for both driver and cargo in transit. Dual camera coverage simultaneously records the front of the truck and in-cabin, providing full visibility at all times.
Combined with GPS and cloud tracking, Emirates SkyCargo will have access to live fleeting monitoring, video transmission and real-time insights for more informed data-driven decision making.
Ali Bin Beyat, Chief Executive Officer, Allied Transport Company, said: “The long-term relationship between Allied Transport and Emirates SkyCargo reflects our shared commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability in logistics.
"The introduction of the first long-haul Euro 6 fleet to the Middle East marks a major step forward in our collective effort to drive cleaner, smarter, and more efficient transport operations.”
Moving over 1,000 tonnes of cargo every day, Emirates SkyCargo’s truck fleet serves as a conveyer between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Dubai International Airport (DXB), traversing the 77 KM bonded corridor up to six times per day, per truck.
Critical to the seamless handling of cargo across it’s dual-airport hub, the investment in the new truck fleet will further enhance efficiencies and set new benchmarks in the airline’s on-ground operations.
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