Qatar Airways Cargo signs agreement with Cainiao to promote global e-commerce
Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao have
deepened their strategic partnership to accelerate cross-border e-commerce
between China and Europe, pledging faster, more flexible, and more reliable
delivery solutions.
The agreement, signed at the Cainiao
Global Smart Logistics Summit in Hangzhou, will see Cainiao more than double
its weekly charter flights on key China–Europe routes. By tapping into Qatar
Airways Cargo’s global network and operational strength, the partnership aims
to enhance scheduling flexibility for merchants and support Chinese businesses
expanding into overseas markets.
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Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, said the alliance combines “Qatar Airways Cargo’s expansive global network and fleet” with Cainiao’s leadership in logistics, enabling both companies to meet surging e-commerce demand.
Cainiao CEO Wan Lin highlighted the
company’s long-term vision: “This partnership strengthens our network and
advances our goal of achieving global delivery within 72 hours, building on the
benchmarks we set with our Global 5-Day Delivery service in 2023.”
The long-term collaboration
underscores mutual trust between the two companies and reflects their shared
ambition to shape the future of cross-border logistics. By expanding capacity
and streamlining trade flows, the partnership is expected to boost
Sino-European commerce and drive innovation across the global e-commerce
sector.
Source: https://aircargoweek.com/