Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines Strengthen Collaboration with New MoU to Enhance Global Cargo Operations

(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines Cargo (JALCARGO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership, enhancing cargo services and expanding network connectivity. The collaboration integrates the carriers’ hubs in Doha and Tokyo, providing customers with improved access to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Japan. Starting next year, Qatar Airways Cargo will introduce freighter services between Hamad International Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport. The partnership aims to streamline cargo transfers, boost trade flows, and build on the 4,462 tons of cargo handled between the carriers in Japan over the past year, with further growth anticipated.

(PRESS RELEASE) Doha, Qatar, 2024-Dec-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo, a global leader in air freight, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan Airlines Cargo (JALCARGO) to deepen their partnership and expand services for cargo customers. This agreement builds on the long-standing collaboration between the two oneworld partners, aiming to optimize network connectivity and enhance product offerings for customers across their respective hubs in Doha and Tokyo.

Key Highlights of the MoU

The MoU was signed by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer Cargo, Mark Drusch, and Japan Airlines’ Senior Vice President, Head of Cargo and Mail, Yuichiro Kito, with Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, also in attendance. The agreement seeks to streamline cargo transfers, improve operational efficiency, and provide customers with greater access to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Levant, and Japan.

Strategic Integration and Enhanced Connectivity

Mark Drusch emphasized the transformative potential of the partnership:
“This MoU represents a milestone in our relationship with Japan Airlines Cargo, enabling us to integrate our networks and offer customers enhanced connectivity and access to a broader range of destinations. Together, we aim to create seamless solutions for our clients across key markets.”

Yuichiro Kito highlighted the agreement’s importance for JALCARGO’s growth:
“This collaboration not only strengthens our long-standing relationship with Qatar Airways Cargo but also aligns with JALCARGO’s commitment to expanding our freighter operations after 13 years. By leveraging both passenger flights and freighter services, we can deliver cargo to a wider array of destinations, meeting the needs of our growing customer base.”

Future Developments and Economic Impact

Starting next year, Qatar Airways Cargo will introduce freighter services between its hub at Hamad International Airport and Japan Airlines’ hub at Tokyo Narita Airport, further enhancing trade flows between the two regions. The partnership is expected to significantly boost economic activity, building on the 4,462 tons of import and export cargo transacted by the carriers in Japan over the past year.

By integrating their networks and collaborating on new initiatives, Qatar Airways Cargo and JALCARGO are poised to deliver greater value to customers, streamline logistics, and facilitate global trade growth in the years ahead.

About Qatar Airways Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading international air cargo carrier is based in Doha, State of Qatar. It serves a global network of more than 60 freighter destinations and 170 passenger destinations utilizing freighters and belly-hold passenger aircraft. The airline’s freighter fleet includes 28 Boeing 777 freighters and 230 belly-hold planes. It also has an extensive road feeder service (RFS) network. The cargo airline is the launch customer for the innovative Boeing 777-8F featuring advanced technology, and a 25 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions, with the first delivery arriving in 2027.

As a market leader, the cargo carrier provides high operating standards for the transportation of cargo, with considerable investments in digitalisation, products, facilities and services. Qatar Airways Cargo remains committed to sustainability and giving back to communities it serves through its sustainability program WeQare, built on the key pillars of sustainability: environment, society, economy, and culture.

About Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan’s first private aviation company, was established in 1951 and is a member of the oneworld® Alliance. The airline operates a fleet of 227 aircraft (as of March 2024) and began renewing its international long-haul aircraft with the Airbus A350-1000 starting 2023 Winter Schedule. Together with other JAL Group and partner airlines, JAL offers an extensive domestic and international network that serves 384 airports across 66 countries/regions. The airline has received numerous accolades for its exceptional service, including being recognized as a certified 5-Star Airline by Skytrax and being awarded the prestigious “World Class” Airline title by APEX, the Airline Passenger Experience Association. The airline is dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of flight safety and overall service quality, striving to be the most preferred airline by customers worldwide.

For details and to learn more, visit JAL official website and JALCARGO official website

Media Contact: 

mediarelations.hdq@jal.com

Source: Japan Airlines

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