Dubai-based operator Emirates SkyCargo won three honours at the Cargo Airline of the Year awards in London.

The carrier won Best Middle East Cargo Airline and Best African Cargo Airline before scooping the top prize as Cargo Airline of the Year.

Ram Menen, Emirates’s divisional senior vice-president cargo said: “These awards are voted for by our industry and their recognition of the continued success of Emirates SkyCargo is a great honour,” said Ram Menen, Emirates’ divisional senior vice-president cargo.

It is the 24th time the airline has won the top gong in the awards which are voted for by freight forwarders around the world and audited by the British International Freight Association.