Qatar Airways Cargo introduces My Allotments on digital lounge platform
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched the “My Allotments” feature on its website within the Digital Lounge portal, setting a new standard in cargo booking efficiency and intuitiveness. The allotment dashboard signifies a big leap in the airline’s digital transformation journey. As the world’s largest air cargo carrier, Qatar Airways Cargo is leading the industry, providing […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and ADI transport six young lions to Africa
Qatar Airways Cargo has once again assisted Animal Defenders International, this time by transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg. Known as the “Kuwait 6”, the males Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, and females Dhubiya and Aziza were either seized or captured after being abandoned and cared […]
Qatar Airways Cargo retires its last Boeing 747 freighters
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 747F, registration A7-BGB, landed for the last time in commercial cargo service for QR Cargo as the airline fast-tracks its focus on greener flying. Arriving from Barcelona, Flight QR8807 touched down in Doha at 15:00 local time on Friday, 1 March 2024. READ: Airfreight industry’s sustainable stance A7-BGB joined the Qatar […]
Exclusive: New Qatar Cargo COC outlines priorities
Qatar Airways and its airfreight wing Qatar Airways Cargo have undergone leadership changes recently, bringing in a new leadership team to oversee its future growth. Stepping into the role of Chief Officer Cargo, Mark Drusch is looking at how to leverage and build on the strong foundation laid by his predecessors. Speaking exclusively to Air […]
Can drones reshape logistics?
As the airfreight sector embraces innovation, there is one technology that has come into focus given the perceived potential it presents for the industry: Drones. With a focus on efficiency, sustainability and delivering to remote regions, drones are being looked at as a way to keep cargo flowing without the need for road, rail or […]
Conservation in the cargo sector
Qatar Airways Cargo has looked to take its commitment to sustainability to the next level, extending beyond traditional green goals to make a positive impact on the industry and society. As part of this, the carrier has established a long-standing relationship with United for Wildlife, as well as becoming an inaugural signatory to the United […]
Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo Sign World’s First Cargo Drone Interline Agreement
Dronamics, the world’s first cargo drone airline with a license to operate in Europe, and Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s largest international cargo carrier, have announced an interline agreement. The partnership marks the first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline. The interline agreement allows the extension of the delivery networks […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and IATA successfully conclude One Record Hackathon in Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo and IATA has concluded the first ever One Record Hackathon in the Middle East, in Doha, Qatar. 17 teams from around the world came together for a thrilling 28 hour competition to submit highly sophisticated and innovative solutions surrounding the IATA ONE Record data sharing standard to showcase use cases that will […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Drives Forward with the launch of its latest product Drive
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced its latest product, Drive. Designed to transport various types of automobiles by air, Drive caters to the unique requirements of each vehicle – be it regular cars, vintage cars, premium or luxury models, new cars and sports cars. It underscores the carrier’s commitment to delivering meticulous solutions for both personal […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Relaunches its Mail solution in time for World Post Day
In recognition of World Post Day today, Qatar Airways Cargo is announcing the relaunch of its Mail product. As part of the relaunch, the product offers a comprehensive suite of customisable services designed for both traditional and hybrid postal modes – Express Mail, Priority Mail, Standard Mail and Empty Mail Receptacles. The Mail product meets […]
Qatar Airways Cargo expands presence in China with two new destinations
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced belly hold flights to Chengdu (TFU) and Chongqing (CKG) as of 23rd and 25th of September, respectively. Both these destinations, served three times a week by Airbus A330-300 aircraft will further enhance Qatar Airways Cargo’s global network. These strategic additions will play a crucial role in facilitating international trade, bridging China […]
Qatar Airways Cargo launches freighters to Warsaw
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter operations to Warsaw, Poland, effective 1st October 2023. Operating once a week to the capital of Poland, Qatar Airways Cargo offers 100 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity on its dedicated freighter, each way. Warsaw is currently the only station served by the airline in Poland with ten weekly passenger […]
Qatar Airways Cargo: Two decades of excellence in air freight
Qatar Airways Cargo has evolved and grown into the world’s leading air cargo carrier, with an extensive fleet and a robust network. To commemorate this remarkable journey, the carrier reflects on its major achievements and innovations. In 2003, Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of its very first freighter, an Airbus A300-600, which was a converted […]
Qatar Airways Cargo announces new partnership with Xiamen Airlines
Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce a new partnership with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to operate passenger non-stop flights from Mainland China to Qatar. The new partnership will allow Qatar Airways Cargo to provide additional belly cargo capacity for customers to and from Mainland China. Under the cooperation agreement, Xiamen Airlines will […]
Innovation in the post-pandemic era
The pandemic was a major disruptor for air cargo operations but it also brought air cargo into the limelight. Air cargo proved its ability to be agile and innovative, as the need for air cargo picked up speed and traditional processes had to transition to modern, automated processes. Digital development Several years ago, air cargo […]
Qatar Airways Cargo joins forces with Animal Defenders International
After enduring five years of isolation in an abandoned Armenian zoo, Ruben, known as the world’s loneliest lion, embarked on a remarkable journey of rehabilitation in Free State, South Africa, thanks to the collaborative efforts of Animals Defenders International (ADI) and Qatar Airways Cargo. Ruben, who was left behind when a private zoo closed down […]
Qatar Airways Cargo resumes freighters to Bahrain
Qatar Airways Cargo has resumed its freighter services to Bahrain, effective 1st September 2023. In addition to the 21 weekly narrow-body passenger flights to Bahrain, Qatar Airways Cargo is proud to announce the launch of three weekly Freighter operations, adding more than 200 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity to/from Bahrain. Ms. Liesbeth Oudkerk, SVP Cargo […]
Qatar Airways Cargo Launches SecureLift
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of its special product SecureLift under its VISION 2027 and Next Generation strategy. SecureLift marks a significant milestone for Qatar Airways Cargo, as it allocates dedicated resources to cater to the specialised needs of valuable and vulnerable shipments, while maintaining an enhanced standard of security and vigilance. Products […]
Qatar Airways Cargo enhances customer experience via online e-booking platforms
Qatar Airways Cargo, a global leader in air cargo transportation, is proud to announce that optimised, real-time pricing powered by PROS Smart Price Optimization and Management is now live on all online booking channels across its network. The real-time pricing engine provides Qatar Cargo customers an enhanced digital buying experience that allows immediate online booking […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and Airlink play vital role in responding to humanitarian needs
Since renewing its strong partnership in April 2022, Qatar Airways Cargo and Airlink have delivered 58 shipments on behalf of 22 organisations offering 2.1 million USD in transportation relief, mobilising 351 tonnes of humanitarian supplies to seventeen countries. This translates to an estimated 5.8 million people worldwide. Much needed aid has been sent to several […]
Qatar Airways Cargo takes fresh to the next level
Each vibrant array of flowers or colourful variety of fruits and vegetables displayed in shops and supermarkets around the world, is the product of an intricate interplay of well-coordinated logistics processes, high-tech cooling equipment, state-of-the-art temperature-controlled facilities, and experienced, trained staff. Qatar Airways Cargo, which annually carries in excess of 285,000 tonnes of perishable goods […]
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first airline globally to complete the suite of IATA CEIV certifications
Qatar Airways Cargo, a global leader in air cargo transportation, along with its ground handling partner Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo is proud to announce its latest achievement – the IATA Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators in Perishable Logistics (CEIV Fresh) certification. With this certification, the cargo carrier reinforces its position as a reliable […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer unite to enhance customer experience and promote sustainability in pharmaceutical transportation with Releye®
In a world marked by rapid change and an unprecedented demand for the safe and efficient transportation of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals, Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer are proud to strengthen their strategic ties to deliver an unparalleled customer experience while prioritising sustainability in their operations. Recognising the pressing need to address environmental concerns, Qatar Airways Cargo […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and Hactl partner in canine detection to sniff out lithium batteries
Qatar Airways Cargo and its ground handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) have teamed up to provide an extra layer of security for the airline’s ex-Hong Kong flights, using technical detection dogs to sniff out hidden lithium batteries in air cargo. The detection service is being provided by leading specialist MSA Security®, An […]
WFS grows partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo in North America
Qatar Airways Cargo is extending its global partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) with the awarding of a new three-year cargo and freighter ramp handling contract at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. Under the agreement, WFS is initially providing cargo services in support of 11 Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 passenger services a week […]
Qatar Airways Cargo celebrates International Women’s Day with all-female freighter flight
Qatar Airways Cargo celebrated a landmark flight on Sunday 5 March as its scheduled Boeing 777 freighter from Doha to Shanghai was operated entirely of a crew of made up of women. From the ground staff overseeing and handling the cargo, to the flight deck crew operating the flight, this is the first time a […]
Wiremind selected to drive Qatar Airways Cargo’s Next Generation Revenue Management vision
Wiremind has won the multi-year contract to provide Qatar Airways Cargo with innovative sales and revenue management solutions from its comprehensive cargo product suite, to support the airline in its pioneering digitalisation drive. Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading cargo airline has selected three solutions from Wiremind’s cargo management suite, following a thorough RFP process. […]
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Courier service: The next generation in expedited transportation
Whether it is fashion, design prototypes, or critical documents, there are times where air cargo is the only possible logistics mode in question to urgently transport an item from one part of the world to the other. The swift and steady rise of e-commerce, too, brings new challenges to the air cargo industry: shipments have […]
Qatar Airways Cargo partners with iNOMAD, an all-in-one air cargo platform
Qatar Airways Cargo has partnered with iNOMAD, a Korea-based cutting-edge air cargo platform. The partnership with iNOMAD will enable better connectivity for one of the airline’s major customers in South Korea, Woojung Air and also help the airline increase its footprint in South Korea as SMEs operating with Woojung Air will be able to compare Qatar […]
Qatar Airways Cargo resumes passenger freighter service to Penang
Qatar Airways Cargo will recommence belly capacity services to Penang, Malaysia, effective 2 February 2023. Qatar Airways Cargo will operate an A330 passenger freighter to Penang via Qatar Airways’ passenger flights to Phuket, four times a week. This adds more than 70 tonnes of available capacity each week, that will feed into Qatar Airways Cargo’s […]