Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the launch of QR Express, a solution to deliver airport-to-airport air freight service for time-critical shipments.
It is the latest addition to the cargo airline’s expanding portfolio of specialised services and products.
“QR Express provides customers with the opportunity to book time-sensitive shipments via a quick and simple system that offers high boarding priority and rapid handling, ensuring speedy delivery of their cargo,” according to a statement.
Other key features include short and flexible close-outs, quick and dedicated ramp transfer (for express transit), as well as priority loading at origin and unloading at final destination and speedy retrieval at the final destination (approximately 90 minutes), the statement notes.
“We are delighted to launch our QR Express service,” said Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways chief officer, cargo. “This new product enables our customers to ship time-sensitive cargo with the knowledge that transit time will be minimised. It will be an ideal solution for the supply chain process and fast-moving consumable goods.”
Qatar Airways Cargo’s terminal at Hamad International Airport offers “state-of-the-art technology and service” to its customers around the globe. “Its Quick Ramp Transfer has the fastest airline transfer at Doha, while its dedicated team is committed to ensuring that all QR Express shipments are safely and timely transported on board, and delivered to destinations,” the statement added.
Qatar Airways Cargo offers products such as QR Pharma, QR Fresh and QR Equine to ensure efficiency and compliance in the handling of temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical and perishable cargo, as well as professional care and service to shipment of horses and other animals.
The cargo airline also offers QR Charter, utilising its freighter fleet comprising the Boeing B777, Airbus A330 freighters and the Boeing B747-400BCF heavy cargo aircraft.