Japan Airlines and Qatar Airways Cargo have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership and enhance their product offerings to cargo customers.
This comes after Japan Airlines announced earlier this year that it would begin operating daily passenger flights from Tokyo Haneda Airport to Doha’s Hamad International Airport. By signing this MoU, Qatar Airways Cargo and the Japan Airlines Cargo division (JALCARGO) have now strengthened their long-standing partnership as Oneworld partners. The collaboration seeks to develop operational synergies and provide cargo clients with an improved product offering.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Japan Airlines Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Head of Cargo and Mail, Mr. Yuichiro Kito, and Qatar Airways Cargo Chief Officer, Mr. Mark Drusch, in the presence of Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
“This MoU symbolises a commitment to a deeper partnership, aiming to integrate both networks via the hubs in Doha and Tokyo. This will enhance network connectivity and product offerings for customers, linking Japan to Qatar Airways’ extensive network in Europe, the Middle East, the Levant, and Africa, and vice versa. Customers will benefit from improved connectivity and access to a wider range of destinations.”
Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo for Qatar Airways Cargo.
“This agreement further strengthens the long-standing partnership between JAL and Qatar Airways Cargo. For the first time in 13 years, we have commenced the operation of our own freighters. Through this agreement, JALCARGO will leverage JAL’s passenger flights, freighter network, and the newly expanded Qatar Airways network to deliver customers’ cargo to an even broader range of destinations than ever before.”
Yuichiro Kitof, Executive Officer, Senior Vice President, Head of Cargo and Mail for Japan Airlines.
Both airlines are dedicated to expediting cargo transfers between them so that consumers can benefit from a more effective experience. By making the most of their respective networks, both sides will improve their cooperation and intend to expand it into new areas. When Qatar Airways Cargo launches freighter services between its hub at Hamad International Airport and Japan Airlines’ hub at Tokyo Narita Airport the following year, the partnership will be further strengthened.
By improving trade flows across the territories that Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines serve, the collaboration is anticipated to create substantial economic value. Both carriers have handled 4,462 tonnes of import and export goods in Japan in the last 12 months, demonstrating the substantial impact of their partnership. In the upcoming years, this number will increase due to the MoU and dedication to the collaboration.
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