Qatar Airways Cargo has launched an express airfreight service for door-to-door and time-critical shipments.
The new QR On-Board Courier service was rolled out across the cargo carrier’s global network on August 1, enabling customers to book time-definite airfreight delivery solutions.
Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways’ chief officer, cargo, said: “Time matters to our customers, and Qatar Airways Cargo’s new On-Board Courier service will focus on speed of delivery providing reliable transportation solutions to meet the demands of time-sensitive industries such as the high tech and automotive sectors.
“With Qatar Airways’ global network operating to 150 destinations, this premium service will be invaluable for multinational businesses that are at risk of supply chain delays.”
Customers will be able to track the real-time progress of their shipment at any time by using the online tracking system.
Qatar Airways expect the service to appeal to companies in the automotive, financial, energy, pharmaceutical, medical and fashion sectors.
Qatar Airways Cargo operates eight B777Fs and six A330Fs.
The airline recently announced a firm order for four B777 Freighters at the Paris Air Show on 18 June, in addition to an existing order for four B777Fs and two firm A330Fs with options for a further eight.
The cargo airline operates from Hamad International Airport. Its facility can handle 1.4 million tonnes of cargo per year and can accommodate 11 wide-body freighters.
