DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo has won the ‘Rising Star Carrier of the Year’ award at the 2014 Payload Asia awards in the Industry Choice Category. The event was held in Singapore and was attended by more than 200 members of the air cargo fraternity.
“Qatar Airways Cargo has established value-added services for its customers and has become a leader of innovation in various aspects of the air cargo industry,” said Ulrich Ogiermann, Chief Officer Cargo, Qatar Airways.
“The year 2014 has been a remarkable one for Qatar Airways Cargo with the launch of QR Pharma and QR Fresh in January, the migration to the fully automated, state-of-the-art cargo facility at Hamad International Airport, and the launch of eight freighter destinations so far. Two Boeing 777 freighters joined the fleet this year and a fourth Airbus A330 freighter will also be joining the fleet this month, and all of this is reflected in the award,” he added.
The Payload Asia awards cover some 22 categories of the air cargo sector, as well as three special category Editor’s Choice awards, which together are clearly setting a new benchmark among the existing air cargo industry awards.
The Peninsula
