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.
