Dimerco delivered oversized cargo loaded with product line equipment from Guangzhou to Lahore, Pakistan within a tight five-day timescale after making a quick decision to use air charter service. Three sets of product line equipment, weighing almost over 90 tonnes (91,577 kilos), were required by a leading telecoms client in time for the planned opening of its new plant in Lahore, but with no final details until after the holiday break, Dimerco advised that an air charter would provide the … [Read more...] about Dimerco airlifts oversized cargo to meet tight deadline
Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways makes digital leap with WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo is marking a major milestone in air cargo digitalisation as it looks to go live on Freightos’ cargo booking platform WebCargo, providing forwarders with real-time pricing and capacity. “Digitalisation is a crucial step in powering agile supply chains in a rapidly changing world," said Freightos Group CEO, Zvi Schrieber. With this partnership, forwarders working with QR Cargo will be able to book online in real time and gain access to live rates and available capacity, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways makes digital leap with WebCargo
CHAMP, QR Cargo, Agility complete ONE Record pilot
The air cargo supply chain is making further steps toward better data transparency and connectivity as Champ Cargosystems announced the completion of the first phase of its IATA One Record pilot. One Record defines a common API for all electronic platforms used by stakeholders in the supply chain, particularly those involved in the data provisioning process. This would standardise the data exchange protocol in the air cargo industry and is expected to provide better data quality, control, … [Read more...] about CHAMP, QR Cargo, Agility complete ONE Record pilot
Qatar Airways scores three new B777 freighters
Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of three brand new B-777Fs on New Year’s day, as it now counts 30 freighters in its fleet, including two B-747s, 24 B-777s and four A330 freighters. The air cargo carrier will operate these freighters on its long-haul scheduled routes and as cargo charters amidst the mammoth task of delivering vaccines. CEO Akbar Al Baker said they are injecting much needed capacity to helping support global supply chains at a critical time during the pandemic. “The … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways scores three new B777 freighters
Qatar Airways Cargo gets CEIV Pharma certification
Qatar Airways Cargo has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification for its operations in Doha, underscoring the airline’s expertise and efficient handling of pharmaceuticals and life science products. Its ground handling partner, Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, also received the IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its pharma handling and warehouse at Hamad International Airport (DOH). Along with the cargo warehouse and … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo gets CEIV Pharma certification
Qatar Airways Cargo joins CHAMP’s air cargo data exchange community
CHAMP Cargosystems and Qatar Airways Cargo have signed an agreement to enhance the carrier’s online bookings through Traxon cargoHUB’s direct digital messaging. The carrier will now be included in Traxon Premium Tracking, which provides status updates for tracking shipments based on the air waybill (AWB) numbers requested. Also read: CHAMP Cargosystems, Air Cargo Belgium to form innovation roadmap for air cargo industry Qatar Airways Cargo has also joined FREIGHT.AERO, CHAMP’s … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo joins CHAMP’s air cargo data exchange community