Carrier has launched a new route increasing access to Europe, Middle East and beyond
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier has launched biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar in conjunction with DSV as part of a strategic partnership, enhancing North America’s connectivity to Europe, Middle East and beyond, effective 7th September 2023.
The route, named by DSV as the ‘Gateway Star’, will see twice weekly Boeing 777 freighters operating from Felipe Ángeles International Airport in Mexico to Huntsville and arriving in Doha via Luxembourg. The freighters from Huntsville will operate twice weekly, offering 200 tonnes of capacity, according to a press communique.
“We are excited by this new partnership with DSV. This strategic initiative not only expands DSV’s market reach, but also establishes a direct scheduled service from Mexico City to Europe, Middle East and beyond via the strategic hubs of Huntsville, U.S and Luxembourg,” affirmed Elisabeth Oudkerk, SVP Cargo Sales and Network Planning, Qatar Airways Cargo.
Remarkable leap
“Our partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo signifies a remarkable leap forward. By collaborating with Qatar Airways Cargo, we not only extend our market presence but also create avenues for seamless access to the Middle East with a keen focus on boosting our oil and gas vertical,” remarked Mads Ravn, Executive Vice President, DSV.
The major exports from Huntsville that will be carried on Qatar Airways Cargo flights are Auto parts for various manufacturers in Europe along with Perishables and Cars from Mexico. With the addition of Huntsville, Qatar Airways Cargo now serves 22 destinations in the Americas with freighter and passenger belly-hold flights, providing a combined weekly cargo capacity of over 5,500 tonnes, the press statement concluded.
