Qatar Airways Cargo announces Chapter 2 of its sustainability programme WeQare: Rewild the Planet.
The cargo carrier is committed to preserving wildlife and endangered animals and has pledged to transport these animals back to their natural habitat free of charge.
Guillaume Halleux, Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo said, “We are concerned about the legacy we leave for the future generation. As the world’s leading cargo carrier, we strongly believe in giving back to the community and protecting our environment. We all know that animals have an important role to play in preserving ecological balance which in turn ensures existence and stability of the environment. Through Chapter 2 – Rewild the Planet, we want to encourage this preservation and that is why we are offering free transport to bring wild animals back to where they belong.”
Qatar Airways Cargo to fly wildlife back to habitat free of cost
DOHA, February 1, 2021 Qatar Airways Cargo has announced Chapter 2 of its sustainability programme WeQare: Rewild the Planet. Under the programmes, the cargo carrier is committed to preserving wildlife and endangered animals and has pledged to transport these animals back to their natural habitat free of charge. Guillaume Halleux, Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo, said: “We are concerned about the legacy we leave for the future generation. As the world’s leading cargo carrier, we strongly believe in giving back to the community and protecting our environment. We all know that animals have an important role to play in preserving ecological balance which in turn ensures existence and stability of the environment.
Qatar Airways Commits To Fly Wild Animals To Their Homes For Free
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The cargo division of Middle East carrier Qatar Airways has pledged its voluntary involvement in a wildlife rehoming scheme. The project, known as ‘Rewild the Planet,’ represents the second chapter in its ‘WeQare’ sustainability program. It also reflects the airline’s commitment against the illegal trading and trafficking of wild animals.
Qatar Airways Cargo’s wildlife relocation project is part of its sustainability program. Photo: Vincenzo Pace | JFKJets.com
Voluntary wildlife relocation
Qatar Airways Cargo has today announced a strong commitment to the preservation of wildlife and endangered animals. Specifically, this will involve a pledge to “transport these animals back to their natural habitat, free of charge.”
Qatar Airways to offer capacity through WebCargo digital platform
Locking up major cargo carrier helps solidify service provider with forwarding community Qatar Airways Cargo is embracing digitization. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)
Qatar Airways, the world’s second-largest cargo airline, has signed onto WebCargo’s digital freight marketplace, which gives freight forwarders the ability to quickly compare live rates and capacity, and electronically book shipments.
Logistics companies in France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, South Africa and Spain will be able to access Qatar’s real-time supply and instantly make cargo reservations beginning Feb. 7, the companies announced Wednesday.
As part of the launch, Qatar Airways Cargo said it will offer promotional rates resulting in an average saving of 6 cents per kilogram for the first 20,000 shipments booked via the platform in those countries.
This story has been updated with comments from Freightos. Qatar Airways Cargo is introducing real-time pricing, capacity information and e-booking through Freightos’ WebCargo application. The Feb. 7 rollout will begin with France, Germany, Italy, Spain, South Africa and the Netherlands, according to a statement from the airline. It will also feature promotional rates for forwarders, […]
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