QATAR Airways Cargo and cainiao have formed a new partnership that aims to capitalize on the growth of e-commerce, according to London's Air Cargo News.
Details on exactly what the partnership will involve were lacking, with the two companies stating that they will 'leverage their complementary strengths through this partnership to enhance global e-commerce logistics and stimulate economic growth at both regional and global levels'.
It is likely that the two companies plan to utilize Qatar Cargo's hub in Doha for onward shipping.
The two announced a similar partnership back in 2021 and later launched a two-year deal on flights between Hong Kong and Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International, via Doha.
Qatar Airways Cargo chief officer cargo, Mark Drusch, provided more details: 'Since the inception of our collaboration with Cainiao in 2021, the partnership has seen strong growth, driven by ongoing flying agreements and a shared vision to support the burgeoning e-commerce industry.'
He continued: 'We are now further deepening our ties with Cainiao to work even closer together. By utilizing the Qatar Airways Cargo hub at Hamad International Airport in Doha, we aim to expedite shipments to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, reinforcing our commitment to Cainiao.'
Cainiao chief executive Wan Lin added: 'At Cainiao, we're committed to building a smart, future-proof logistics network for e-commerce. We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with quality players like Qatar Airways Cargo to build a more robust global express network and better support our global customers with faster deliveries and enhanced supply chain efficiency.'
The two companies said that 'e-commerce remains the largest driver of air cargo capacity demand worldwide'.
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Details on exactly what the partnership will involve were lacking, with the two companies stating that they will 'leverage their complementary strengths through this partnership to enhance global e-commerce logistics and stimulate economic growth at both regional and global levels'.
It is likely that the two companies plan to utilize Qatar Cargo's hub in Doha for onward shipping.
The two announced a similar partnership back in 2021 and later launched a two-year deal on flights between Hong Kong and Sao Paulo/Guarulhos International, via Doha.
Qatar Airways Cargo chief officer cargo, Mark Drusch, provided more details: 'Since the inception of our collaboration with Cainiao in 2021, the partnership has seen strong growth, driven by ongoing flying agreements and a shared vision to support the burgeoning e-commerce industry.'
He continued: 'We are now further deepening our ties with Cainiao to work even closer together. By utilizing the Qatar Airways Cargo hub at Hamad International Airport in Doha, we aim to expedite shipments to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, reinforcing our commitment to Cainiao.'
Cainiao chief executive Wan Lin added: 'At Cainiao, we're committed to building a smart, future-proof logistics network for e-commerce. We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with quality players like Qatar Airways Cargo to build a more robust global express network and better support our global customers with faster deliveries and enhanced supply chain efficiency.'
The two companies said that 'e-commerce remains the largest driver of air cargo capacity demand worldwide'.
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