Located off the Atlantic Ocean in the West of Africa, it has a rich tradition in fishing and its produce will be reaching the market fresher than ever once the only direct flight between Senegal and the Middle East is added to the airline's network.
The Dubai-based carrier's freight division, Emirates SkyCargo, expects to transport up to 3,500 metric tons of seafood a year in the belly of the A340-300 that will serve Dakar five times a week.
Fresh produce such as lobster, shrimp and sea bream will be landing in supermarkets and restaurants throughout the UAE and the rest of the Gulf, as well as various destinations across the Emirates network, including Athens, Larnaca, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Paris, and Beirut.
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