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As a global cargo hub, Dubai is hard to beat. The location is ideal, the government has set excellent pro-aviation policies, and the infrastructure is world-class and competitively priced.
What can we provide
Together, our two airports, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC), make a compelling business case for any cargo airline, freight forwarders, logistics companies, cargo agent, e-commerce or associated business.
Working with our key partners and key stakeholders, we provide them a wide range of services. This caters to general cargo and all verticals of cargo products and services:
- Sole ground handlers for both airports: dnata cargo
- All other airlines handled by dnata cargo
- Emirates SkyCargo: (EKSK)
- Customs: Dubai Customs
- Plants and live animals: dnata cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)
- Pharmaceuticals: Ministry of Health, dnata cargo, Emirates SkyCargo
- Temperature controlled facilities: dnata cargo, Emirates SkyCargo
- Express Mail: dnata cargo, Emirates SkyCargo
- Perishable: dnata Cargo, Emirates Skyargo, Dubai Municipality
- Valuables: dnata cargo, Emirates SkyCargo
- Dangerous Goods: dnata cargo, Emirates SkyCargo, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority
- Integrators: FedEx, DHL, UPS
Facilities
Our two airports have a combined capacity of almost 4 million tonnes, and facilities that are fully operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Dubai International (DXB)
One of the busiest hubs in the world for international air freight and a handling capacity of 2.8 million tonnes, the operation is largely clustered around Dubai Cargo Village. The facility accommodates both general and specialised cargo with a turnaround of 90 minutes. It supports rapid transfer for full container load movements between the quayside at Port Rashid or Jebel Ali port/freezone and the apron at the DXB. There are two cargo terminals for Emirates SkyCargo at Cargo Village and seven cargo terminals for dnata cargo FG2, FG4, FG5A, FG5B, FG6 (DFC) and Express Facility and Valuable Terminal (Transguard).
Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC)
DWC has a handling capacity of 800,000 tonnes to 1.2 million a year with a dedicated bonded road link to Jebel Ali Port, enabling rapid transit of sea to air cargo. Road feeder service facilitates offer a smooth flow of transit air freight between the two airports through a virtual trucking corridor, secured by e-seal monitoring and controlled by Dubai Police. There are two dedicated cargo terminals, one each for Emirates Sky Cargo called EK Sky Central and dnata cargo for AOL’s called FG8/ CTB and FG9.
Parking and access into Dubai Cargo Village and DFC
Cargo Village/DFC tenants only
Access the ePass portal to login or register
DCV ePass User guide
DCV ePass application process for tenants
Non-tenants
Gate passes are created on arrival at the entry gate.
For all other visitors
Please use multi-storey car park F, accessible from the service lane of Dubai Airports Road to the Cargo Mega Terminal. This is connected by a foot bridge to CMT in Cargo Village. Parking fees apply.
For any Air Cargo related matters contact
Jude Fernandes
Head - Cargo Commercial Partnership
