DOHA: Not much, but a small glimmer of hope, as Qatar Airways Cargo announces it will resume scheduled belly-hold cargo operations to China with the utilization of wide-body and passenger-configurated aircraft.
The additional cargo capacity is being added to the carrier’s existing freighter service amid increased demand for the shipment of immediate goods in and out of the region.
The decision to reinstate belly-hold service to six of its passenger destinations in the country is in line with the airline’s initiative to continue supporting worldwide connectivity, re-establishing the global supply chain.
This includes the transportation of urgent medical relief aid that is pivotal to the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are pleased to resume belly-hold cargo operations to China where the COVID-19 pandemic has been significantly contained and industrial production is restoring nationwide.
“In addition to our dedicated freighter service, the extra belly-hold availability leveraging the flexibility and reliability of our fleet will greatly enhance our cargo handling capacity in China to support market’s soaring demand for imports and exports, including the urgent outbound shipment of essential commodities, fresh produce, food products, and a large proportion of medical supplies to other parts of the world that are currently facing the public health crisis.”
