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 […]
Qatar Airways continues campaign for safe transport of lithium batteries
Qatar Airways has become the second airline in the world to become IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified and Qatar Aviation Services is the first ground handling company to be certified globally. The certification aims to improve safety in handling and transportation of lithium batteries throughout the supply chain. Both Qatar Airways and Qatar Aviation Services […]
Qatar Airways Cargo boosts its growing network with enhancements to its winter schedule for 2022
Qatar Airways Cargo is poised and ready post-COVID with strategies in place to adapt to the changing environment and customer needs. The cargo carrier has further boosted its growing network, with increased flight frequencies to multiple popular destinations in the Middle East, Europe and Americas that will benefit its customers’ business globally to meet growing […]
Qatar Airways Cargo now serves Vienna
Qatar Airways Cargo will now regularly operate one weekly air cargo flight from Doha to Vienna. The new cargo connection will be operated once a week effective immediately and comprises an important addition for Vienna Airport as an air cargo location. Qatar Airways will regularly operate cargo-only flights to Vienna from its domestic flight hub […]
Qatar Airways Cargo launches freighters to Riyadh
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced freighter operations to Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. The Boeing 777 freighter operates twice a week, offering cargo capacity of 100 tonnes per flight. The cargo carrier serves the cities of Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Qassim and Medina, with a total of 96 passenger flights every week, offering its customers belly-hold cargo […]
Siemens Logistics, Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Aviation Services Cargo agree on cooperation to digitalise cargo processes
Siemens Logistics, Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote close cooperation in digitalising cargo handling processes. The collaborative project will, among others, deploy the latest in data analytics applications and predictive maintenance. It is also set to positively impact sustainability as well as health […]
cargo.one unveils global partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo
cargo.one has unveiled a global partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, launching the world’s biggest cargo airline’s capacities on the leading marketplace for digital air cargo bookings. Freight forwarders now benefit from an ideal combination of cargo.one’s award-winning real-time booking solution and Qatar Airways Cargo’s global network spanning every continent. The launch reflects cargo.one’s rapid expansion […]
Qatar Airways Cargo launches the digital lounge
The first step in Qatar Airways Cargo’s digital transformation journey is visible with its brand-new website released in May this year. The new website boasts of a brand-new design which offers simple navigation, intuitive positioning of information backed with robust security. Since the new website is cloud-based and requires fewer clicks to source relevant information, […]
Liesbeth Oudkerk joins Qatar Airways Cargo as senior vice president
Liesbeth Oudkerk has been appointed as Qatar Airways Cargo’s senior vice president for cargo sales and network planning. She will be responsible for the cargo carrier’s sales and freighter network planning, focusing on digital transformation in order to improve customer support as well internal processes, mainly digitalisation which is a key element in Qatar Airways […]
Qatar Airways Cargo focuses on digital transformation
Qatar Airways Cargo aims for reliable information, fast access, and efficient interactions in its digital transformation strategy – first and foremost with its customers in mind, but also, in equal measure, for its employees. Digital transformation is a key point of The Next Generation concept, which consists of a whole new way of apprehending business: […]
Qatar Airways Cargo launches Next Generation to define the future of the industry
Qatar Airways Cargo is looking to define the future of the air cargo industry with the launch of Next Generation. The world is changing. The pandemic has challenged long-serving, traditional structures and work processes. Digitalisation is finally taking off within the air cargo industry, and the past two years have shown that resilience, courage, and […]
Africa and Qatar Airways Cargo feed the world
Every second shipment that leaves an African airport on board of Qatar Airways Cargo, is headed for the world’s restaurants and supermarkets. Ranging from everyday berries, vegetables and meat, to the more exotic lobsters, oysters and abalones, over 37,000 tonnes of agricultural produce from 26 stations in 20 African countries annually make their way around […]
Qatar Airways Cargo unveils new ‘Moved by People’ livery
On 29 June 2022, a one-of-a-kind Boeing 777 freighter took to the skies from Toulouse and arrived via Oslo at Qatar Airways Cargo’s hub in Doha the next day, bearing a clear message for all staff, partners, and customers: it is thanks to its highly diverse group of employees, united in their dedication and professionalism, […]
Qatar Airways Cargo announces Chapter 4 of WeQare – Diversity
Qatar Airways Cargo dedicates Chapter 4 of its WeQare sustainability initiative to the 2,873 diverse individuals who are the face and heart of the airline, and the main reason for its success. For Qatar Airways Cargo, diversity is a strength says the airline. Its employees, are all different in skills, age, race, gender, religious beliefs, […]
Qatar Airways Group becomes a billion-dollar airline
Qatar Airways Group celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary year of operation with its strongest financial performance reflected in its published annual report for 2021/22, 200 per cent above its highest annual historical profit. In the most difficult period ever in the global airline industry, the airline credits its positive results to its agility and successful […]
Qatar Airways to host 78th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit
Qatar Airways is proud to host the 78th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Doha. This year’s IATA AGM takes place in Doha from 19th to 21 June 2022, welcoming the aviation industry’s top leaders to reflect on the shifting political, economic, and technological realities facing […]
Qatar Airways statement on Airbus A350 aircraft
A statement from Qatar Airways: “Qatar Airways is pleased with the judgement given by the UK High Court today. We entered into this process to secure an expedited trial and early disclosure from Airbus that will give us an insight into the true nature of surface degradation affecting the A350s. “We are extremely pleased to […]
QR Cargo: close to 30 Million Vaccines out of India and counting
With the Indian subcontinent (ISC) generating more than a quarter of all pharma shipments in the Qatar Airways Cargo network, India is also home to the airline’s largest pool of pharma experts. Given that the Indian pharmaceuticals market is the world’s third largest in terms of volume, and the country caters to around 60% of […]
A freighter full of salmon
With seven Qatar Airways passenger flights and six Boeing 777 freighter services each week, the Oslo-Doha route is well served, and the airline’s cargo capacity well stocked. 95% of all perishable seafood (PES) on board Qatar Airways flights out of Scandinavia, is salmon. Iceland and Faroe Island (Denmark) also see some seafood traffic which includes […]
Qatar Airways Cargo announces Chapter 3 of WeQare – Let’s Stand Together
The success of the first two chapters of the WeQare programme demonstrated it very well. Chapter 1, “One Million Kilos” launched in July 2020 led the way by providing the free transport of 1 million kilos of humanitarian aid and medical equipment to charitable organisations. As for Chapter 2, “Rewild the Planet”, Qatar Airways Cargo […]
