Air Cargo Management

Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo forge strategic network sharing partnership

Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo have signed a comprehensive Memorandum of Understanding for joint cargo business operations
photo_camera The two cargo carriers will now offer enhanced connectivity across both airlines’ global networks.

Qatar Airways Group and Malaysia Aviation Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo – the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group – to leverage each other’s network strengths and fleet capacity to increase cargo offerings.

MASkargo customers will now have access to Qatar Airways Cargo’s extensive global network, while Qatar Airways Cargo customers will gain access to the growing APAC market, including new destinations and additional capacity in existing stations.

The airlines will also be able to leverage both their hubs, Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), as strategic stops to serve the combined network.

This partnership is also enabled by the planned growth of Qatar Airways Cargo handling capabilities at its new and expanded Cargo Terminal in Doha.

Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group chief executive, said: “Our new MoU with Malaysia Aviation Group is a testament to our deepening relations with Malaysia and the integral APAC market.

“This strategic cooperation with our oneworld partner will serve to link our freighter and belly-hold networks with our cargo product offering and capacity, allowing us to further cement our relationship and foster the close links between our airlines.”

Captain Izham Ismail, group managing director of Malaysia Aviation Group, said: “Expanding our partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo marks a significant milestone for MASkargo. This collaboration will not only enhance our product offering and operational capabilities but also solidify our position in the global cargo market.

“By leveraging each other’s strengths, we are poised to deliver unparalleled service to our customers and achieve remarkable growth together.”

As the launch customer of the Boeing 777-8 freighter, Qatar Airways Cargo has purchased 34 aircraft and has options for 16 more. Malaysian Airlines has obtained 20 new A330neo aircraft for passenger flight operations. The aircraft belly-hold capacity will be used for cargo purposes.

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines launched their codeshare cooperation in 2004 and have since expanded; their partnership today is comprised of 62 codeshare destinations in Malaysia, South East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Africa.

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