Qatar Cargo ferries over 3 mn tonne of air freight in 2021-22

Qatar Airways Cargo has transported over 3 million tonne of air freight globally, accounting for 7.99 per cent share in the global market in fiscal 2021/22. The national airline said in its annual report for 2021/22, “This represents a tonnage growth of 272,975 tonnes in chargeable weight, up 10% on the same period in the previous year.” Serving over 65 dedicated freighter destinations and more than 140 belly-hold passenger destinations worldwide, the carrier mirrored its strong performance from 2020/2021, operating a maximum of 155 flights per day at its peak in June 2021, said report. The report noted Qatar Airways Cargo maintained its position as the world’s leading air cargo carrier throughout the financial year, forging ahead with a strategic focus on growth, sustainability and digitalisation, and supporting the continuity of global trade, despite the ongoing market challenges.