Qatar Airways Cargo is to begin a twice-weekly B777 freighter service from Doha via Luxembourg to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo and Quito with a return via Miami. With the recent delivery of its 11th B777 freighter, the new operation will complement the airline's daily bellyhold capacity to Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Miami. The company said major commodities out of Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and Quito would be fresh flowers, perishables and pharmaceuticals, while imports are expected to include … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo boosts freighter capacity to South America
Ulrich Ogiermann
Qatar Cargo pioneers Cargo-XML implementation
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the first carrier to fully adopt, implement and integrate the next generation messaging standard, Cargo Extensible Mark-up Language or Cargo-XML in its core cargo management system, CROAMIS. The Cargo-XML messaging is an initiative mandated by International Air Transport Association (IATA) as a preferred standard for electronic communication between airlines and other air cargo stakeholders such as shippers, freight forwarders, ground-handling agents, … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo pioneers Cargo-XML implementation
Qatar aims to be “major player” on transpac within 9mos
Qatar Airways - the world’s third largest international cargo carrier - has said it plans to become a major player in three new markets: Transpacific, Australia and South America in the next nine months. This major enhancement of the carrier’s network is made possible by the constant growth of its fleet, which now includes nine B777F, eight A3330F and two B747F aircraft, as well as the opening of its new European hub in Luxembourg. The cargo carrier projects that its pure cargo fleet will … [Read more...] about Qatar aims to be “major player” on transpac within 9mos
Qatar Airways adds QR Express to its specialty product portfolio
Qatar Airways Cargo has today announced the launch of QR Express, a solution to deliver airport-to-airport air freight service for time critical shipments. QR Express is the latest addition to the cargo airline’s expanding portfolio of specialised services and products. QR Express provides customers with the opportunity to book time-sensitive shipments via a quick and simple system that offers high boarding priority and rapid handling, ensuring speedy delivery of their cargo, the carrier … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds QR Express to its specialty product portfolio
Qatar Airways Cargo launches QR Cargo mobile app
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s third largest international cargo airline, has announced the launch of its first mobile app QR Cargo, available for both Android and iOS devices. This application aims to provide ease and convenience to the cargo airline’s customers, by having all the important information at their fingertips on their mobile devices. In addition to getting detailed status of their shipments, customers can now use this app for various enquiries such as Qatar Airways passenger … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo launches QR Cargo mobile app
Qatar uplifts 100 horses from Liege to Doha
Qatar Airways Cargo this week transported 118 of the world’s most admired show jumping and dressage horses from Liege, Belgium to Doha, Qatar on board three specially chartered B777 freighters equipped with air stables designed to allow the precious cargo to travel in maximum comfort. The horses, which will all take part in the international equine event, CHI Al Shaqab, taking place in Doha from 2-5 March, will be accompanied by a dedicated team of almost 90 vets and grooms as they undertake … [Read more...] about Qatar uplifts 100 horses from Liege to Doha