Qatar Airways Cargo expands global network with new freighter services, belly-hold capacity
Qatar Airways Cargo has strengthened its Asia-Pacific network by expanding cargo capacity across key markets.
GLOBAL – Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its global operations with additional freighter services and increased passenger belly-hold capacity across Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, reinforcing its position as one of the world’s leading air cargo carriers as the airline works to strengthen supply chains along major trade lanes.
As part of the expansion, the carrier introduced seasonal Boeing 777 freighter services to London in July, operating on the Doha–London Heathrow–Paris–Doha and Doha–London Heathrow–Milan–Doha routes, thereby boosting cargo capacity between the UK and Europe.
In Entebbe, Qatar Airways Cargo expanded capacity from June 1, increasing weekly cargo capacity to more than 216 tonnes each way by combining over 116 tonnes of belly-hold capacity with 100 tonnes of dedicated Boeing 777 freighter capacity.
On the other hand, in Morocco, Qatar Airways Cargo resumed operations to Casablanca and Marrakesh on July 1, adding more than 134 tonnes of weekly belly-hold cargo capacity in each direction with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Americas Network Expansion
Qatar Airways Cargo has strengthened its Americas network with new and expanded freighter services, increasing weekly cargo capacity across key U.S. gateways.
Since June 16, Qatar Airways Cargo has added more than 51 tonnes of weekly belly-hold cargo capacity on Boeing 777-200LR aircraft to and from Seychelles, strengthening cargo connectivity across the Indian Ocean region.
Asia-Pacific and European Network Growth
Qatar Airways Cargo has strengthened its Asia-Pacific network by expanding cargo capacity across key markets. Kuala Lumpur leads the region with more than 479 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity each way, followed by Dhaka with over 302 tonnes.
In addition, Qatar Airways Cargo has expanded its European network, with Budapest leading, offering up to 942 tonnes of weekly inbound capacity and 642 tonnes of outbound capacity, while London Stansted adds 900 tonnes of inbound capacity via dedicated Boeing 777 freighter services.
Meanwhile, Brussels offers 873 tonnes of outbound and 173 tonnes of inbound capacity; Oslo provides 786 tonnes of outbound capacity; and Prague adds 378 tonnes of outbound capacity, strengthening the carrier’s cargo connectivity across Europe.
Lastly, by significantly expanding its international reach through increased freight capacity across several continents, the airline aims to sustain long-term growth in the global air cargo market.
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