Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) cargo handling contract with Qatar Airways Cargo at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport has been extended. In addition to managing an existing cargo handling contract, WFS is now providing ramp transportation for the airline, moving cargo to and from the warehouse and the aircraft operating Qatar Airways’ three flights a day from Paris to Doha. This follows EVA Air’s decision to extend its contract with WFS in Paris to also include ramp transportation as well … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo extends cargo handling contract with WFS
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Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Qatar Airways Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel both received their continuing certification at the World Cargo Symposium in Dallas, Texas, USA. Cargo iQ, whose Member Audit and Certification Scheme is administered by independent auditors SGS, has also announced Menzies as its newest member. “The response of our members and the industry to our new external audit has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Ariaen Zimmerman, Executive Director, Cargo iQ. "In an industry which can fall into a cycle … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ accredits Qatar Cargo and Kuehne + Nagel
Qatar Airways Cargo concludes Chilean cherry charter season
It was a cheery cherry season for Qatar Airways Cargo as the cargo carrier successfully chartered over 1,400 tonnes of Chilean cherries between 13 November to 19 December 2017. Through integrated planning and excellent coordination between all stakeholders involved, Qatar Airways Cargo has successfully operated fourteen Boeing 777F charter flights from Santiago, Chile all the way to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong via the cargo carrier’s state-of-the-art Doha hub, at Hamad … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo concludes Chilean cherry charter season
Qatar Airways to boost Myanmar garment export
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced direct freighter service to Yangon, Myanmar – providing more than 60 tonnes of cargo capacity on the Doha-Yangon-Doha route. The carriers acting chief officer Cargo, Guillaume Halleux, said: “We are delighted to launch our eighth freighter destination for 2017, in line with our strategic expansion to our network and fleet. Since the country’s liberalisation, Myanmar has had the fastest-growing economy in the ASEAN region, and foreign investment in … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to boost Myanmar garment export
WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has appointed Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide cargo handling for its new twice-weekly Boeing 777 freighter services to Pittsburgh International Airport. The launch of the new route, which took place earlier this month, makes Qatar Airways the first international airline to commence a scheduled freighter service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It becomes the airline’s fifth freighter destination in the Americas to be launched in 2017. With the … [Read more...] about WFS wins handling contract for Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways touches down at Pittsburgh International Airport
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 freighter has arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport to a grand water salute welcome in the presence of dignitaries, officials from Qatar Airways Cargo, Pittsburgh International Airport and media. The cargo carrier had launched Pittsburgh as its 13th freighter destination in the Americas. Historically known for its robust steel industry, the manufacturing sector in ‘Steel City’ Pittsburgh has diversified over the years, with … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways touches down at Pittsburgh International Airport