Qatar Airways Cargo relaunched its mail product on 9 October, World Post Day, for both traditional and hybrid postal modes, which include those intended for express, priority, standard as well as empty mail receptacles.

The mail product, which meets stringent regulatory standards set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has a few new enhancements, including 100 percent electronic data interchange or (EDI) at over 110 stations, fully equipped with handheld android scanners.

“Traditionally serving one customer per origin based on their unique post office identification (IMPC) code, the carrier’s mail product can now cater to the requirements of targeted agents across the network. This allows Qatar Airways Cargo to accept mail shipments from multiple customers from the same origin, regardless of the IMPC code used,” the airline noted in a statement.

Qatar Airways Cargo has a dedicated airmail facility in Doha that can handle up to 500 tonnes daily, equivalent to 15,000 mailbags a day. Using state-of-the-art technology, advanced tracking solutions the carrier can share Response to Documents International Transport advice (RESDITs) for critical milestones during a mailbag’s transport. The facility is also equipped with an in-house screening facility, advanced X-ray scanners, and explosive detection capabilities.

Miguel Rodriguez Moreno, head of cargo products at Qatar Airways, said, the airline is “fully prepared to facilitate paper-free initiatives for postal authorities when electronic CN/CP documents are available.”

“Combined with hassle-free billing and reconciliation through IATA PASS and PARIS, as well as swift ramp transfers in Doha, we are confident that our mail product will deliver exceptional value to our customers,” Moreno commented.