Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao have announced the formation of a new partnership that aims to capitalise on the growth of e-commerce.
Details on exactly what the partnership will involve were lacking, with the two companies stating that they will "leverage their complementary strengths through this partnership to enhance global e-commerce logistics and stimulate economic growth at both regional and global levels".
It is likely that the two companies plan to utilise Qatar Cargo's hub in Doha for onward shipping. The two announced a similar partnership back in 2021 and later launched a two year deal on flights between Hong Kong and São Paulo/Guarulhos International, via Doha.
Qatar Airways Cargo chief officer cargo, Mark Drusch, provided more details: “Since the inception of our collaboration with Cainiao in 2021, the partnership has seen strong growth, driven by ongoing flying agreements and a shared vision to support the burgeoning e-commerce industry."
He continued: “We are now further deepening our ties with Cainiao to work even closer together. By utilising the Qatar Airways Cargo hub at Hamad International Airport in Doha, we aim to expedite shipments to customers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, reinforcing our commitment to Cainiao.”
Cainiao chief executive Wan Lin added: “At Cainiao, we’re committed to building a smart, future-proof logistics network for e-commerce. We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with quality players like Qatar Airways Cargo to build a more robust global express network and better support our global customers with faster deliveries and enhanced supply chain efficiency."
The two companies said that "e-commerce remains the largest driver of air cargo capacity demand worldwide".
"Through this collaboration, both companies continue to enhance connectivity and reliability for businesses and consumers across the globe," the airline added in a press release.
"Qatar Airways Cargo looks forward to further developing this strategic relationship, reinforcing its position as a leader in the air cargo industry."
Cainiao has a long-term target of achieving nationwide delivery within 24 hours and worldwide delivery within 72 hours.
Meanwhile, Qatar Cargo has access to a fleet of 28 Boeing 777 freighters and 230 passenger planes.
Cainiao has also formed partnerships with other airlines, most notably Saudia Cargo and Atlas Air.
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