Qatar Airways Cargo, MASkargo forge strategic partnership

Qatar Airways Cargo has announced a landmark strategic partnership with MASkargo, the cargo subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group. The partnership, inaugurated by Qatar Airways Cargo's Chief Officer Cargo, Mark Drusch, and MASkargo's Chief Executive, Mark Jason Thomas, signifies a major step towards strengthening global cargo connectivity and operational efficiency.

Officially launched on October 1, 2024, the collaboration has already facilitated the movement of approximately 2,400 tonnes of cargo, including over 600 tonnes of perishables and 130 tonnes of pharmaceuticals. This demonstrates the partnership's immediate impact on supporting key industries.

Qatar Airways Cargo now operates Boeing 777 freighters from Doha to Kuala Lumpur twice weekly, increasing weekly cargo capacity by over 200 tonnes. Additionally, MASkargo's Airbus A330 freighters offer more than 75 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney and Melbourne. With an impressive connection time of just eight hours in Kuala Lumpur, this setup ensures swift and reliable service to vital markets.

The strategic hubs at Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) are integral to the partnership, offering advanced handling facilities and seamless connectivity. This collaboration allows MASkargo to expand its reach to destinations across Europe, the GCC, the Levant and Africa. Meanwhile, Qatar Airways Cargo benefits from enhanced access to markets in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia and Northeast Asia.

Furthermore, the agreement bolsters Kuala Lumpur's local market by enabling greater export opportunities for its products to global destinations.