04 April 2020

[040420.EN.AIR] Qatar Airways Carries 320,000 Kilos of Cargo Daily on Account of Virus


QATAR Airways has been operating flights carrying 320,000 kilogrammes of general cargo daily across the globe amid the coronavirus pandemic.

"With bellyhold services to more than 160 destinations, Qatar Airways imports roughly 100,000 fresh whole salmon from Norway every day. More than 320,000 kilos of general cargo, perishables, pharmaceuticals, courier and other products are flown on Qatar Airways flights every day," tweeted the airline, reported The Peninsula.

"From fresh food items to healthcare products, Qatar Airways Cargo is supplying Qatar and the world with essential goods to support global trade and commerce," said Qatar Airways.

The airline is also working closely with the World Health Organisation and local authorities worldwide to safeguard the health and safety of its employees and passengers.

Its modern fleet is protected with High-Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filtration systems, eliminating 99.97 per cent of fine airborne particles from circulating air in cabins, greatly restricting the spread of airborne fungi, viruses and bacteria.

The airline is transporting fresh seafood and livestock with great care, providing fresh produce as well as time-critical and temperature - sensitive goods, where it is needed. These are transported via climate control cargo centre at Hamad international airport. QR Pharma delivers life-saving healthcare products globally safely, securely and reliably.

On February 21, five Qatar Airways Cargo freighters had departed to China carrying 300 tonnes of medical supplies donated by the airline to support coronavirus relief efforts. The five flights were bound for Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou as part of the carrier’s voluntary offer of free air cargo transportation for medical relief aid organised by Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide.

Source : HKSG.

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