MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo have expanded their partnership by jointly launching dedicated twice-weekly freighter operations connecting Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Bengaluru, India; and Doha, Qatar.
Operated by Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 freighters, the twice-weekly service on the route provides 200 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity between the airports across general cargo, perishables, pharmaceuticals and valuables.
Since the launch of freighter operations, more than 1,000 tonnes of cargo have been transported.
The joint initiative follows the decision by Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo and MASkargo to launch a joint global cargo business in April last year.
The carriers planned to adopt a fully integrated operating model, although it is currently unclear how much progress has been made in executing the partnership.
This latest development between MASkargo and Qatar Airways Cargo continues to strengthen network resilience, support Asia-linked trade flows and broaden access to key international markets, said MASkargo’s parent company, Malaysia Airlines.
By combining MASkargo’s network across Asia with Qatar Airways Cargo’s global reach, customers benefit from enhanced connectivity to key markets across Asia, Europe and North America, with Kuala Lumpur and Bengaluru serving as dedicated gateways, added the airline.
Mark Jason Thomas, chief executive of MASkargo, commented: “This collaboration reflects MASkargo’s commitment to strengthening Kuala Lumpur’s position as a strategic cargo gateway connecting Asia with key global trade lanes.
“Through our existing passenger and freighter network, we continue to support cargo flows across important regional and international markets, while our partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo enables us to leverage our combined strengths to deliver greater connectivity, flexibility and value for customers.
“In line with our broader growth ambitions, this collaboration supports our focus on optimising the cargo network through enhanced connectivity, greater operational flexibility and more agile logistics solutions that meet the evolving demands of global trade and high-value freight movements.”