DUBAI: December 05, 2018. Emirates SkyCargo is celebrating five years of supporting Ecuadorian perishables exports totaling 50,000 tons, including the country’s renowned roses.

Emirates began a B777 freighter operation to Quito in December 2013 and has since increased the frequency to four a week.

Last year nearly 12,500 tonnes of fresh flowers were flown from Quito to Europe, the Middle East and Asia with the high season for exports between August and February.

Emirates SkyCargo has also helped promote the growth of Ecuadorian perishables exports including mangoes and baby bananas from Ecuador to Germany, the Netherlands, Hong Kong and Singapore. More than 100,000 people are supported by the country’s floriculture sector.