Auburn University students visit the air cargo facility at Atlanta Airport
A group of students currently studying Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Auburn University, were given an exclusive, behind-the-scenes air cargo familiarisation tour at Atlanta Airport on March 25 2022. It was a joint initiative planned by Auburn University, JAS Worldwide, Swissport, and Qatar Airways Cargo. The 7.5-hour event kicked off in the afternoon, first […]
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first to use Gaussin’s zero-emission innovation
Gaussin and Qatar Airways Cargo have successfully tested and commissioned the AMDT FULL ELEC automotive multi-directional transporter for air cargo pallets, with production under way for delivery in Q2 2022. This multi-directional transporter for airport cargo operations has been developed by Gaussin in close collaboration with Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, the cargo ground handling subsidiary […]
Qatar Airways Cargo’s year in freight
“As 2021 draws to an end, Qatar Airways Cargo looks back on another eventful year. The American author and activist, Sharon Weil sums up the experience of the past 12-19 months best: ‘Navigating change is the new stability’. “Qatar Airways Cargo has forged ahead with its strategic focus on growth, sustainability, and digitalisation in the […]
Qatar Airways Cargo appoints R-BAG Group as GSA
From October 1 2021, R-BAG Group is representing Qatar Airways Cargo in eight Central Eastern European (CEE) countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. Over the past 20 years, the Budapest, Hungary-based GSSA has established itself as a highly specialised air cargo expert in CEE, and manages locally registered Limited companies […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and ECS Group celebrate one year of serving Lyon
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading cargo airline, and ECS Group, the world’s largest integrated GSSA, celebrate their first year of air cargo services out of Lyon (LYS), France. Initially planned as a new Qatar Airway’s passenger service destination for the summer of 2020, prior to the upheaval of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lyon was instead […]
Qatar Cargo receives award in Nepal
Qatar Airways Cargo has been was awarded by Nepal Freight Forwarders Association (NEFFA) for achieving the highest export tonnage (2850 tonnes) out of the country for 2020. The award was handed over in Kathmandu during the annual Nepal Cargo Day celebration organised by NEFFA on July 29 2021. The awards are held every year by […]
Qatar Airways Cargo expands implementation of WebCargo by Freightos
Qatar Airways Cargo announces the further rollout of third-party eBooking platform, WebCargo by Freightos across most of the rest of the world, effective 23 August 2021. Forwarders in the carrier’s worldwide network will be able to place eBookings from both, its online and offline origins with access to live rates and capacity on the WebCargo […]
Qatar Airways Cargo becomes Cool Chain Association member
Qatar Airways Cargo has extended its cool chain industry partnerships by joining Cool Chain Association (CCA), a non-profit organisation, effective July 28 2021. Founded in 2003, the association aims to reduce food wastage and improve the quality, efficiency and value of the temperature sensitive supply chain by facilitating and enabling vertical and horizontal collaboration, education […]
Qatar Airways Cargo rolls out WebCargo by Freightos throughout USA
Qatar Airways Cargo will further roll out of third-party eBooking platform WebCargo by Freightos across the United States of America, effective July 19 2021. Forwarders in the USA will be able to conduct eBookings with access to live rates and available capacity on the WebCargo platform. This will further improve their booking experience with the […]
Qatar Airways Cargo joins Pharma.Aero
Qatar Airways Cargo has become a member of Pharma.Aero, a worldwide platform catered to excellence in pharma transportation, effective July 5 2021. Through the membership, the airline will also participate in Pharma.Aero’s board meetings and focus groups to contribute its expertise. The non-profit organisation with its headquarters in Brussels, brings added value for the shipper […]
Qatar Cargo introduces WebCargo in Europe
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced that WebCargo by Freightos will be introduced across the most of the European region effective June 30 2021. Forwarders will be able to conduct eBookings with access to live rates and available capacity on the WebCargo platform. With the implementation of WebCargo across Europe, the total count of countries in […]
Qatar Airways approves Releye RLP container
Qatar Airways Cargo has approved Envirotainer’s The Releye RLP temperature controlled container. Guillaume Halleux, chief officer cargo at Qatar Airways said: “We are committed to provide our customers the best solutions. A seamless cool chain is paramount to maintain the efficacy of pharmaceuticals and we are pleased to offer our customers a technologically advanced container […]
WeQare: From captivity to freedom
Last week, Qatar Airways Cargo reported their first successful transport under Chapter 2, Rewild the Planet, part their WeQare sustainability programme. Seven rescued lions were flown for free by the airline, from Ukraine all the way to South Africa, via Doha. The lions are safe and sound in their new homes.
WeQare: Keeping their promise
By helping the NGO Warriors of Wildlife (WOW), Qatar Airways Cargo kept its promise to fly lions to their natural habitat for free. It took six months of work involving no less than a dozen departments and over 50 employees to ensure a successful operation. On April 29, the Kouga and Swinburne nature reserves in […]
Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Development Bank join hands to support Qatari exports
Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Development Bank have joined hands to support local manufacturers in the State of Qatar. The cargo carrier is offering discounted rates to local Qatari manufacturers who are current QDB clients and hold a certificate of origin for their products, to export to international markets. The products under this partnership cover […]
Qatar Airways Cargo surpasses 10 million vaccines transported
Qatar Airways Cargo has surpassed a milestone with 10 million COVID-19 vaccines transported, including COVID-19 vaccines for UNICEF as part of the five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative. Since December 2020, Qatar Airways Cargo has transported COVID-19 vaccines to twenty countries all over the world including Algeria, Cambodia, Denmark, Pakistan […]
Qatar Airways Cargo joins Validaide Capabilities Platform
Qatar Airways Cargo has joined Validaide Capabilities Platform as a premium member. Through the membership, the cargo carrier is able to digitally manage and share its station capabilities for pharmaceuticals and healthcare products. Customers will be able to easily review the airline’s pharma handling capabilities at all the airports throughout its extensive network. Qatar Airways […]
Halleux: “The pandemic put air cargo in the spotlight”
Throughout the pandemic Qatar Airways Cargo has proved it is a force to be reckoned with both in the Middle East and globally. Guillaume Halleux spoke to ACW about the reasons behind their resilience and how the cargo airline will keep moving forward in 2021. What is it that keeps Qatar Airways Cargo on top? […]
Qatar Airways Cargo signs MoU with UNICEF
Qatar Airways Cargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UNICEF for a five year period to support UNICEF’s Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative. Through this initiative, Qatar Airways Cargo will work closely with UNICEF and its freight forwarders to prioritise the transport of vaccines, medicines, medical devices and critical supplies utilising its extensive global network […]
Qatar Airways Cargo transports 5000 tonnes of flowers
It is a floral February for Qatar Airways Cargo as it transported millions of flowers for Valentine’s Day, one of the biggest events worldwide. Qatar Airways Cargo transported more than 5000 tonnes of flowers, mainly roses and carnations. The increase in floral exports for 2021’s Valentine’s Day is a testament to the customers’ trust in […]
Comms agency works to create a positive impact on the industry
Following the success of Chapter 1 of the WeQare programme, the communications agency and the airline are united in their determination to create a positive impact on the industry and beyond. In terms of innovation, digitalisation, and performance, the airline has positioned itself as the market leader. But Qatar Airways does nott plan on stopping […]
WeQare: the next chapter
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced Chapter 2 of its sustainability programme, WeQare: Rewild the Planet. As part of the plan, the cargo carrier has pledged it will transport wildlife and endangered animals ls back to their natural habitat free of charge. “We are concerned about the legacy we leave for the future generation. As the […]
Qatar Cargo & DHL fly active pharma shipment
Qatar Airways Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding have flown 246 containers of active pharma shipments from Milan, Italy to Chicago, USA between October through December 2020. From Chicago, the containers were transported by temperature-controlled trucks to Indianapolis. These pharma shipments are being moved using RAP active containers leased from both DokaSch and Envirotainer. Qatar Airways’ […]
Qatar increase São Paulo services
Qatar Airways has increased São Paulo services to 10 weekly flights and expanded codeshare cooperation with LATAM Airlines Brazil. The codeshare agreement has opened up efficient routes between Asia, the Middle East and South America, as well as further strengthen the two airlines’ strategic partnership, first initiated in 2016 and recently expanded in June 2019. Qatar […]
Qatar Airways Cargo receives IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification
Qatar Airways Cargo has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) certification in pharmaceutical logistics. This achievement certifies the airline’s expertise and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals and life science products. The certification covers Qatar Airways Cargo’s operations, its robust Quality Management System and supplier management processes in Doha. Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, […]
Qatar Airways welcomes inaugural Air Canada flight
Qatar Airways welcomed Air Canada’s inaugural flight from Toronto to Doha yesterday, establishing Hamad International Airport as the only airport in the Middle East to be operated with a scheduled service by a North American carrier. The flight was welcomed with a water cannon salute at Hamad International Airport and a ribbon cutting ceremony attended […]
Qatar Airways Cargo appoints Wexco in Australia
On November 1, Qatar Airways Cargo appointed Wexco, part of ECS Group, as its general sales agent (GSA) in Australia. Through that new agreement, Qatar Airways and ECS Group are extending their strategic partnership which today covers 20 countries worldwide. The partnership will leverage Qatar Airways’ strong presence in Australia, promoting destinations to the Middle-East, […]
Qatar Airways resumes flights to seven destinations
Qatar Airways will resume flights and increase services to several destinations in the coming weeks, including: Algiers (two weekly flights starting November 13) Chicago (increasing to nine weekly flights from November 15) Kiev (three weekly flights starting December 18) Miami (two weekly flights starting November 14) New York (increasing to 14 weekly flights from November […]
CHAMP’s Traxon cargoHUB welcomes Qatar Airways Cargo
CHAMP Cargosystems’ Traxon cargoHUB community and Qatar Airways Cargo have signed a partnership agreement to enhance the carrier’s online bookings, offering a seamless experience to its customers through direct digital messaging. Traxon cargoHUB is a platform featuring one of the largest air cargo communities, with electronic access to over 100 airlines and 3,000 forwarders, operating […]
Qatar Airways takes delivery of three Airbus A350-1000
Qatar Airways has taken delivery today of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft with 52 in its fleet. All will operate on strategic long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe.
