Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao expand e-commerce partnership

Qatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao has signed an expanded strategic partnership to accelerate global cross-border e-commerce deliveries. The agreement was formalised by Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo, and Wan Lin, Chief Executive Officer at Cainiao, during the Cainiao Global Smart Logistics Summit, with Sheikh Ali Alwaleed Al-Thani, Chief Executive Officer at Invest Qatar, also present.

Under the agreement, Cainiao will more than double its weekly charter flights on China–Europe routes using Qatar Airways Cargo’s network and fleet. The expanded capacity will allow merchants to access a wider flight schedule and support Chinese businesses seeking to grow in overseas markets.

Mark Drusch said, “China is one of the most important trade partners globally, playing a pivotal role in the evolution of e-commerce and continuing to drive the highest demand for air cargo capacity worldwide.This partnership enables us to meet the fast-changing needs of the global e-commerce market and reinforces our presence in one of the world’s busiest and most strategic trade corridors.”

Wan Lin said, "Partnering with Qatar Airways Cargo further strengthens our global logistics network and underscores our commitment to delivering world-class e-commerce experiences."

He added, “Back in 2023, we set new industry benchmarks with the launch of our Global 5-Day Delivery service. This partnership is another step in our ongoing efforts to enhance our product competitiveness and deliver the resilience, speed, and flexibility that today’s fast-changing commerce landscape demands. Together with our partners, we are steadily advancing toward our vision of global delivery within 72 hours.”

The long-term collaboration will expand capacity and improve trade flows between China, Europe and other regions, aiming to create economic value and enhance Sino-European logistics efficiency.