Qatar Airways Cargo introduced the originate of a contemporary strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Crew.
This partnership, inaugurated this present day by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mr Label Drusch, and MASkargo’s Chief Executive, Mr Label Jason Thomas, marks a major milestone in making improvements to international cargo connectivity and operational effectivity.
The collaboration, which officially started on 1 October 2024, has already considered the worthwhile plug of roughly 2,400 tonnes of cargo, including over 600 tonnes of perishables and 130 tonnes of pharmaceuticals.
Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 flights now waft from Doha to Kuala Lumpur twice a week, increasing weekly cargo skill by over 200 tonnes. The strategic partnership will additional solidify connectivity and effectivity to Sydney and Melbourne with MASkargo Airbus A330 freighters carrying extra than 75 tonnes of weekly cargo skill to those cities, with a swift connection time of true 8 hours in Kuala Lumpur. The strategic hubs at Hamad Global Airport (DOH) and Kuala Lumpur Global Airport (KUL) will play a pivotal feature, providing seamless connections and issue of the art facing products and providers.
The settlement advantages each occasions, allowing MASkargo to procure entry to key aspects in Europe, GCC, Levant and Africa, whereas Qatar Airways Cargo beneficial properties increased skill procure entry to to Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia and North East Asia. It additionally supports the native market in Kuala Lumpur by enabling the export of merchandise to extra international markets.
Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, Label Drusch, acknowledged: “Because the field’s leading international air cargo provider, this partnership with MASkargo is a testament to our dedication to providing unprecedented provider and tailored solutions whereas increasing our international network via sponsorships.
“By combining our strengths, we’re ready to give our customers enhanced connectivity and effectivity, making plug their merchandise attain international markets in optimum condition. We’re by the alternatives this collaboration brings and stay dedicated to setting the humble for excellence within the air cargo alternate.”
MASkargo Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Label Jason Thomas, added: “This day marks an exhilarating step forward for MASkargo as we join forces with Qatar Airways Cargo to procure a no doubt interconnected international cargo network. This partnership represents a major vogue in MASkargo’s mission to join our customers to the field with increased go and effectivity.
“With this partnership, MASkargo is now better positioned than ever to wait on as a bridge between South East Asia and key international destinations. This alliance with Qatar Airways Cargo strengthens our infrastructure and skill, empowering us to enhance the regional financial system and facilitate the plug of high-query goods to an even bigger international market, furthermore, setting contemporary standards in cargo transportation”.
In July 2024, Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo signed a Memorandum of Working out (MoU) to raise an enhanced product offering to cargo customers and procure operational synergies. This strategic joint cargo industry settlement permits each airlines to leverage every varied’s network strengths and quickly skill, vastly increasing cargo offerings.
The collaboration between Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines extends previous cargo. As contributors of the oneworld alliance, each airlines private a stable partnership on the passenger aspect as successfully. The codeshare settlement, which comprises 62 destinations across Malaysia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Heart East, Europe, the Americas, and Africa, exemplifies their dedication to providing seamless sprint back and forth experiences. The strategic MoU signed in 2022 additional enhances this partnership, facilitating an amplify in flight alternatives and destinations for passengers.
