Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo are moving closer to launching their new Global Cargo Joint Business. Pending regulatory approvals, they now aim to roll out the partnership by late 2025.

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The joint business will give customers more options for booking cargo across a wide network. It will connect key regions including Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, offering new routings that weren’t available through a single booking before.

“This proposed joint business represents a real step change for our customers,” said David Shepherd, Chief Executive Officer at IAG Cargo. “By creating this single network, we are creating new connections which unlock new commercial opportunities. This network will be more efficient, reliable, and coordinated than anything offered through traditional interline agreements.”

The three airlines plan to align their systems and services to give customers a smoother experience. They’ll also look to combine their freighter and passenger aircraft cargo space, better organize ground handling and trucking, and offer shared digital tools and loyalty benefits.

“This partnership is a major milestone for MASkargo and the global cargo industry,” said Mark Jason Thomas, Chief Executive Officer at MASkargo. “By teaming up with Qatar Airways Cargo and IAG Cargo, we’re extending our reach and unlocking seamless connectivity across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas. It’s more than network expansion; it’s about transforming how cargo moves worldwide.”

In addition to the commercial side, the three airlines will also partner with the UN World Food Program. Together, they plan to donate 1,000 tons of free cargo space to help deliver food and supplies for humanitarian efforts.

“We are thrilled to discuss the upcoming launch of our groundbreaking partnership on the sidelines of Air Cargo Munich,” said Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo. “Together, we will deliver unparalleled service and efficiency, ensuring that our customers receive the very best in air cargo solutions. Additionally, this collaboration allows us to contribute meaningfully to corporate social responsibility by supporting the World Food Program.”

The partners say they are continuing to work toward regulatory approvals and will share more updates as the launch date gets closer.