All Qatar Airways Cargo Articles – Page 5
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo adds to senior leadership team
Liesbeth Oudkerk. Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has appointed Liesbeth Oudkerk as senior vice-president, cargo sales and network planning.Oudkerk will be responsible for the cargo carrier’s sales and freighter network planning, focusing on digital transformation to improve customer support as well internal processes.She brings with her over 25 years ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: The Next Generation propels Qatar Airways Cargo into the future
Source: Qatar Airways CargoIn response to the emergence of new challenges and in anticipation of future demands, increased digitalisation and an ever-changing environment, Qatar Airways Cargo is launching ‘The Next Generation’, bringing a new vision to the way of doing business.This renewal is clearly indicated by a special logo in ...
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NewsQatar Cargo targets the Next Generation
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new business approach that will focus on the next generation of air cargo executives.The airline's Next Generation project aims to develop employees' skillset and result in a "corporate mindset shift".The project comes alongside "digital enhancements, new products, [and] a new website.“The future is in ...
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NewsTop 25 air cargo carriers for 2021 revealed
IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) data for 2021 showed the top 25 cargo airlines last year had strong volume growth following a tough first pandemic year (full chart at end of article).Overall traffic in scheduled cargo tonne km (CTK) terms increased by 18.7% year on year in 2021, a ...
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ANA the latest to order B777-8 freighters
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has placed an order for two of Boeing's recently launched B777-8 freighter aircraft.The airline has converted two of its previous commitments for 20 B777-9 passenger aircraft - dating back to 2014 - into the new freighter model.The aircraft are expected to enter service during or after ...
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NewsNew livery for Qatar Cargo freighter to celebrate diversity
Source: Qatar CargoOne of Qatar Cargo's freighters has been given a new livery highlighting the diversity of its employees as part of the carrier's WeQare sustainability initiative.The freighter, which features images Qatar Cargo's employees, on June 29 flew from Toulouse to Oslo via Doha.The freighter will serve as the company ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: Chapter 3 of WeQare 'Let's Stand Together' exceeds expectations
Commitment, care and charity means a lot to Qatar Airways Cargo. The success of the first two chapters of the WeQare programme demonstrated it very well.Chapter 1, “One Million Kilos” launched in July 2020 and led the way by providing the free transport of 1m kilos of humanitarian aid and ...
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Booking platform WebCargo develops payment service
Airfreight booking portal WebCargo has developed a new service that will allow forwarders to pay for their bookings on the platform rather than having to use a separate payment tool.WebCargo, part of the Freightos Group, said that the payment service is currently being piloted with around 30 freight forwarders and ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo achieves vaccine milestone
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has moved close to 30m COVID-19 vaccines to destinations across its network, including Africa, Middle East, Americas, Europe and Asia.The Middle East carrier expects to move further consignments after the COVID-19 vaccine export restriction was lifted by the Indian Government late last year.When Qatar ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo sets salmon record
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has celebrated a record year for salmon shipments out of Norway.The cargo carrier “transported more than 46,000 tonnes of Norwegian seafood in 2021,” said Rob Veltman, vice president cargo Europe at Qatar Airways.This is “the highest result yet,” he noted, adding: “The airline transports ...
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Qatar Cargo launches next stage of its WeQare charitable initiative
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched the latest "chapter" in its WeQare charitable initiative.The third part of the carrier's initiative is titled Let's Stand Together and will include a donation drive that seeks to gather donations in kind for children, from April 26 to May 10.The donation drive focuses on three ...
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Qatar Cargo provides future freighter insights
Qatar Airways provided customer insight that helped Boeing and Airbus to fine-tune the cargo specifications of the new B777-8 freighter and its Airbus challenger, the A350F.As launch airline for the B777-8F production line aircraft, the Middle East cargo giant placed an order and options for up to 50 of the ...
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NewsQatar Cargo extends with dnata in Brussels
Source: dnataQatar Airways Cargo has extended its ground handling contract with dnata in Brussels.The multi-year extension will see dnata continue to deliver cargo handling and road feeder services for the airline from its facility at Brussels Airport (BRU).Qatar Airways Cargo currently operates a mix of 15 freighter and passenger flights ...
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NewsGaussin and Qatar Airways Cargo successfully test zero emissions ULD technology
Photo: Qatar Airways Cargo/ GaussinGaussin and Qatar Airways Cargo have completed the successful testing and commissioning of a zero-emissions, 100% electric, automotive multi-directional transporter (AMDT) for air cargo pallets.Production of the AMDT FULL ELEC, developed by Gaussin in close collaboration with Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, is underway for delivery in ...
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Qatar Cargo teams up with CargoWise on e-bookings
Software firm WiseTech Global's freight forwarder users will be able to book space on Qatar Airways Cargo flights after the two announced a new e-booking partnership.The eBooking connection between WiseTech’s CargoWise platform and Qatar Airways Cargo management system, CROAMIS, enables freight forwarders using CargoWise to choose their flight and confirm ...
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NewsQatar Cargo gallops ahead with huge horse transport
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has transported 190 race, show jumping and dressage horses over the last few weeks ahead of a series of events in the Middle East.The horses were being transported for the Amir Sword Festival in Doha (17-19 February), the Saudi Cup in Riyadh (25-26 February), ...
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NewsCainiao partners with Qatar Cargo on Americas freighter flight
Source: Qatar Airways Cargo/CainiaoCainiao, the logistics arm of e-commerce giant Alibaba, is partnering with Qatar Airways Cargo on a new B777 freighter service between Hong Kong and South America.The two-year deal includes the provision of 100 tonnes of dedicated weekly capacity from Hong Kong to São Paulo/Guarulhos International - with ...
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Sponsored ContentSponsored: Qatar Airways Cargo, the love of commitment
Planning, preparation and, above all, commitment: this is how Qatar Airways Cargo ensures that people around the world can share their love each year on Valentine's Day. Let's look back at the teams' involvement.DOHA, Qatar - Those roses that you kept seeing during the month of February, those you yourself ...
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Qatar Cargo approves latest Releye container
Qatar Airways Cargo has become the latest carrier to approve the use of Envirotainer's Releye RAP temperature controlled container.Envirotainer launched the RAP version of its Releye temperature-controlled container earlier this year. The container is able to hold five pallets, compared with the existing 2021 RKN model’s three pallets.Qatar Airways Cargo ...
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NewsBoeing launches new freighter with Qatar Airways order
B777-8F. Source: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways has ordered up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters as the airframer adds a new model to cater for growing cargo demand.The Middle East-based airline ordered 34 of the aircraft with options for a further 16 in a deal that is valued at more than $20bn ...