Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo have announced plans to launch a Global Cargo Joint Business. Pending regulatory approval, the partnership aims to enhance service levels for customers and partners worldwide.
This strategic partnership unites the expertise and infrastructure of three leading air cargo providers, aiming to deliver substantial benefits to customers.
A streamlined product offering, enhanced connectivity, faster transit times, and new routing opportunities across their combined extensive networks will deliver greater value and service flexibility to customers worldwide. In parallel, the parties are jointly working at developing industry-leading harmonized safety and security standards for their customers.
This ground-breaking trilateral partnership will significantly improve the accessibility and efficiency of air freight, enabling customers to expand their global air freight. By combining their resources, Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo plan to build a truly connected, more agile cargo network that will address the evolving needs of global trade and logistics.
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo said: “Today marks a significant milestone in our ongoing efforts to redefine the global air cargo landscape. This agreement will bring together three strong players to offer unparalleled service and global connectivity, reinforcing our commitment to customer satisfaction and operational excellence.”
David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer at IAG Cargo said: “This agreement is a testament to our history of bringing businesses together. With years of experience in forging successful collaborations, we understand the real value they bring. This joint business not only unlocks choice and opportunities for our customers but also enhances connectivity for the businesses and industries they serve, further strengthening the role air cargo plays in facilitating global trade.”
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Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at MASkargo said: “This strategic collaboration marks a pivotal moment for MASkargo and the air cargo industry. We are excited to partner with Qatar Airways Cargo and IAG Cargo to deliver a new era of value and innovation to our customers. By leveraging our combined strengths and expertise, we will provide enhanced service offerings, expanded global reach, and cutting-edge solutions that address the evolving needs of the global market, ensuring greater efficiency and connectivity for our partners and customers.”
The carriers expect to implement the agreement in the near future, subject to first obtaining the necessary regulatory clearances.
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched TechLift, its latest product innovation. This product significantly improves air cargo transportation across the entire semiconductor industry, a crucial and expanding sector.
TechLift is designed to meet the specialized handling and logistics requirements of today’s semiconductor industry. It leads the industry in offering unique protection, including targeted shock absorption for all ground and aircraft equipment. The team transports various semiconductor products such as integrated circuits, chipsets, and microchips. They also handle urgent semiconductor manufacturing machinery, capital and testing equipment, doped chemicals, and cutting, stripping, and etching wafers.
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo commented: “Nearly every aspect of modern-day life relies on semiconductors – from smartphones to data centers and cloud computing, to automotive, electric vehicles and industrial applications, and now, to an ever-increasing extent, AI and the Internet of Things.
“For all these applications to function correctly, semiconductors must be delivered in pristine condition. Their transport is best carried out by established cargo professionals, as it demands absolute precision, expertise, and highly trained staff,” he explained. “At Qatar Airways Cargo, we have perfected every aspect of the transportation for semiconductor products to leave absolutely nothing to chance and have developed a world-leading dedicated service to cater for this.”
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TechLift carefully defines its process to ensure the utmost care in handling all semiconductor shipments from acceptance to delivery. The product allows a higher loading priority and the use of approved data loggers. It also includes specialized handling techniques as per commodity-specific operational guidelines and protection from adverse weather conditions. In addition, customers can combine the product with the following AirPlus Solutions:
Drusch further added, “Qatar Airways Cargo has invested heavily in the latest high-tech equipment to create the best conditions for semiconductor transportation. We operate shock-absorbing 20-ft and 40-ft transport dollies in Doha, allowing us to offer a 90-minute minimum connection time and quick ramp transfer. And our extensive network enables full global reach. I am convinced that Qatar Airways Cargo’s TechLift team handles semiconductor shipping better than anyone.”
Qatar Airways Cargo and Unilode Aviation Solutions, the industry leader in outsourced ULD management, repair, and digital services, have teamed up to digitalize the airline’s fleet of more than 42,000 ULDs.
This partnership marks the biggest ULD digitalization initiative ever carried out by an airline. Qatar Airways Cargo will utilize Unilode’s cutting-edge ULD digitalization technology to access valuable data-driven insights and real-time tracking of ULD locations, sensor data, and asset usage. With Unilode’s digital solutions, Qatar Airways Cargo aims to enhance its operations, optimize resources, create new revenue opportunities, and improve overall performance, solidifying its leadership in the industry.
The partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo will make sure Unilode’s tag and reader network is further extended to cover the carriage of ULDs on the airline’s global passenger and cargo network. The tag and reader network will be supported by E-ULD, Unilode’s in-house developed mobile app and web portal that enables real-time visibility, and tracking, of ULDs. Unilode’s Enterprise Data Warehouse and customer portal, which provide the airline with enhanced data analytics to improve ULD utilization and further reduce costs.
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mark Drusch said, “We are excited to join forces with Unilode to embark on this groundbreaking transformative digital journey. Our shared vision for ULD digitalization and innovation will undoubtedly set new benchmarks in the air cargo industry for operational excellence, enabling us to elevate our customer experience and further optimise our resources. By implementing Unilode’s innovative digital solutions, we are able to allocate ULDs more effectively across our vast network of destinations and this, in turn, will increase asset utilization, reduce costs, and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly operation.”
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Unilode’s, Chief Executive Officer, Ross Marino said, “Our collaboration with Qatar Airways Cargo represents a major digital milestone in the industry. This reinforces our commitment to our digital journey and providing our customers with technology-based solutions for their fleet or as part of our full-service ULD management solutions.
With this partnership, we are confident it will reshape ULD digitalization across the industry and contribute to a more connected, efficient, and sustainable aviation ecosystem. With Qatar Airways Cargo as our partner, we look forward to working together on developing and enhancing our digital solutions further.”
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