In order to improve North America’s connectivity to the Middle East and to broaden its service portfolio for the oil and gas sector, DSV – Global Transport and Logistics has entered into a strategic agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo.

Through this partnership, DSV expands its network of air freight charter routes by adding a new route that greatly improves access to the Middle East and other regions.

Through this partnership, biweekly flights will be introduced with direct cargo loading and management managed by DSV and full commitment and lift provided by Qatar Airways Cargo.

The “Gateway Star” air charter route, which is operated by DSV, travels from Mexico City to Doha, Qatar, stopping at the vital hubs of Huntsville, Texas, and Luxembourg.

This route also has the potential to extend beyond Doha by seamlessly integrating with Qatar Airways Cargo’s global feeder network and becoming a pathway to other destinations.

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.”

Elisabeth Oudkerk, Senior Vice President 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 between Huntsville to the Middle East and beyond.

“The route will see twice weekly Boeing 777 freighters offering 200 tons of capacity per week. With the addition of Huntsville, Qatar Airways Cargo’s network in the Americas now increases to 22 destinations.”