Qatar Airways, DSV open new cargo route from HSV
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Qatar Airways Cargo and DSV Global Transportation and Logistics have teamed up to launch a new route from Huntsville airport (HSV) in the US with two freighter services each week.
The carrier will operate its Boeing 777 freighters twice a week from Felipe Ángeles International Airport in Mexico to Huntsville en route to Doha via Luxembourg. The freighters from HSV will operate on Thursdays and Sundays every week, offering 200 tonnes of capacity.
Mads Ravn, executive vice president at DSV, said the collaboration will not only extend the forwarder’s market presence but also allows access to the Middle East with a keen focus on the oil and gas sectors.
The strategic initiative also establishes a direct scheduled service from Mexico City to Europe, the Middle East and beyond via Huntsville and Luxembourg. The carrier expects to transport major exports like auto parts from Huntsville 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
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the frequency of the new cargo services operating from Huntsville?
What is the frequency of the new cargo services operating from Huntsville?
The new cargo service from Huntsville (HSV) will operate twice a week. The freighters are scheduled to depart from HSV on Thursdays and Sundays every week, offering a regular shipping schedule.
Q.What specific goods are expected to be transported from Huntsville on this new route?
What specific goods are expected to be transported from Huntsville on this new route?
The carrier expects to transport major exports such as auto parts from Huntsville, primarily for various manufacturers located in Europe. The service also anticipates moving perishables and cars originating from Mexico.
Q.What is the total weekly cargo capacity Qatar Airways Cargo now offers in the Americas?
What is the total weekly cargo capacity Qatar Airways Cargo now offers in the Americas?
With the addition of Huntsville, Qatar Airways Cargo now provides a combined weekly cargo capacity of over 5,500 tonnes. This capacity includes both freighter services and passenger belly-hold flights across its 22 destinations in the Americas.
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