In order to increase access to Europe, the Middle East, and other destinations, Qatar Airways Cargo has teamed up with DSV Global Transportation and Logistics to develop a new route from Huntsville, United States.
Effective September 7, 2023, Qatar Airways Cargo, the top global air cargo carrier, will increase North America’s connectivity to Europe, the Middle East, and beyond by launching biweekly freighter flights from Huntsville, USA to Doha, Qatar in conjunction with DSV.
The Boeing 777 freighters will travel this twice-weekly route, dubbed the “Gateway Star” by DSV, from Mexico’s Felipe Ngales International Airport to Huntsville and then via Luxembourg to Doha. The 200-ton capacity freighters from Huntsville will run every week on Thursdays and
Ms. Elisabeth Oudkerk, SVP Cargo Sales and Network Planning at Qatar Airways Cargo added,“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.”
Mads Ravn, Executive Vice President at DSV, expresses his enthusiasm for this milestone achievement,“Our partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo signifies a remarkable leap forward. This new air freight service underscores our unwavering commitment to revolutionizing logistics and ushering unparalleled connectivity to our valued clients. 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.”
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.
