Qatar Airways Cargo announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo airline and subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group.
The collaboration officially began on October 1, 2024, and, according to Qatar Airways, it has already seen the successful movement of approximately 2,400 tons of cargo, including more than 600 tons of perishables and 130 tons of pharmaceuticals.
We are thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with MASkargo.
— Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) November 19, 2024
This collaboration, inaugurated today by Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, and Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive of MASkargo, marks a significant milestone in enhancing global cargo… pic.twitter.com/c3466SBwEf
Under the partnership, Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 flights will now operate from Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) twice a week, increasing weekly cargo capacity by over 200 tons.
In July 2024, Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver an enhanced product offering to cargo customers and achieve operational synergies.
Qatar Airways said the deal will solidify connectivity and efficiency to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) with MASkargo Airbus A330 freighters carrying more than 75 tons of weekly cargo capacity, with a swift connection time of just eight hours at KUL Airport.
“As the world’s leading global air cargo carrier, this partnership with MASkargo is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional service and tailored solutions while expanding our global network through strategic alliances,” Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo said in a statement.
“With this partnership, MASkargo is now better positioned than ever to serve as a bridge between South East Asia and key international destinations. This alliance with Qatar Airways Cargo strengthens our infrastructure and capacity, empowering us to support the regional economy and facilitate the movement of high-demand goods to a larger global market, furthermore, setting new standards in cargo transportation,” MASkargo Chief Executive Officer Mark Jason Thomas said.