(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) _A Monitor Report
Doha : Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann has recently revealed that the world's third largest international cargo carrier plans to be-come a major player in three new markets: Transpacific, Australia and South America in the next nine months.
This major enhancement of the carrier's network is made possible by the constant growth of its fleet, which now includes nine Boeing B777F, eight Airbus 3330F and two Boeing B747F aircraft, as well as the opening of its new European hub in Luxembourg. The cargo carrier projects that its pure cargo fleet will grow to 22 aircraft by 2017 and from 1 July, the carrier will double its flights into and out of Luxembourg providing better connectivity for its customers. He also announced that Qatar Airways Cargo will add Halifax (Canada) and New York (JFK) to its freighter network in July 2016.
Ogiermann has also officially launched QR Live, a new addition to the cargo carrier's portfolio of air freight solutions.
Ulrich Ogiermann said, "We are glad to be participating yet again at this important event. China is a major market for Qatar Airways Cargo where we currently operate freighters to Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as wide-body flights to Beijing, Chengdu, Chong-qing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong.
The spacious 4,200 square metre air-conditioned live animal facility at Qatar Airways Cargo's hub in Doha is designed with special features including: large holding areas for horses, eight stalls for horses (300cm x 300cm each), a 24/7 dedicated expert animal health care service, 300-square metre paddock, rubber pavers for soft walk area, hydraulic loading and unloading docks as well as hydraulic workstations.
It is of the utmost priority that the cargo carrier ensures that the well-being of live animals is upheld during transportation in compliance with IATA's Live Animal Regulations. Pets, exotic animals and livestock carried on board Qatar Airways Cargo flights transiting through the live animal facilities in Doha are provided with adequate and appropriate welfare arrangements such as temperature control, ventilation, feeding, container type, species mixing and veterinary care. A dedicated email address for live animal shipment enquiries [email protected]/* */ has also been introduced.
The cargo carrier already has a dedicated equine product, offering professional care, red-carpet treatment and world-class service for the transportation of thoroughbreds. With a modern fleet of Boeing B777, Airbus A330 and Boeing B747 freighters offering controlled temperature zones, a network of more than 150 destinations, comfortable and spacious horse stalls and seats for grooms on board the freighters, the service guarantees the care, comfort and safety of its equine guests.