Emirates SkyCargo Cargo Tracking

Emirates SkyCargo, established in October 1985 as the airfreight division of Emirates, is the fourth-largest cargo airline worldwide by freight tonne-kilometers. The air cargo carrier offers customers cargo capacity on its modern fleet of all wide-body Boeing 777, Airbus A380 aircraft and 11 dedicated Boeing 777 freighters. These facilities include the world's largest EU GDP-certified pharmaceutical hub, ensuring efficient and reliable transport of sensitive goods.

1. Go to www.skycargo.com and locate the track and trace function. 2. Enter your air waybill number in the format 176-XXXXXXX where the final digit is the check digit calculated using mod-7 (example: 176-12345675). 3. View real-time shipment status including booking confirmation, acceptance, departure, arrival, customs clearance, and delivery milestones. 4. Alternatively, contact Emirates SkyCargo customer service for assistance with tracking your shipment.

The AWB prefix 176 uniquely identifies Emirates SkyCargo as the issuing carrier and ensures proper routing through their network. The 7-digit serial number is the unique shipment identifier assigned to your cargo. The final digit is a check digit calculated by dividing the 7-digit serial number by 7 and using only the remainder (mod-7 calculation) - for example, if your serial is 1234567, dividing by 7 gives remainder 5, making your complete AWB 176-12345675. This prefix system allows freight handlers worldwide to immediately identify which carrier is responsible for the shipment.

Emirates SkyCargo holds IATA CEIV Pharma certification for handling temperature-controlled pharmaceutical shipments. CEIV is the IATA-administered audit standard that validates a carrier's end-to-end cold-chain procedures, staff training, and facilities against pharma-grade requirements.

• CEIV Pharma

Emirates SkyCargo transports live animals under the IATA Live Animals Regulations (LAR), which govern container, ventilation, and species-specific handling requirements for livestock, day-old chicks, zoo animals, household pets, and laboratory animals. Bookings require species-specific documentation and approved containers; book through the cargo team with at least 48 hours notice.

Emirates Pharma offers temperature-controlled storage, real-time monitoring, and dedicated handling for pharmaceutical shipments that comply with GDP-compliant standards. Emirates Fresh handles perishables like meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables with refrigerated storage, while Emirates Live ensures safe transport of all live animals including pets, racehorses, and zoo animals.

Emirates SkyCargo increased its use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to 7,519 tonnes in 2025. The company prioritizes ground power units and LED lighting in its Dubai World Central terminal which saves over 970 MWh of electricity annually, while using lightweight cargo containers to reduce fuel consumption.