Qatar Airways joins forces with IAG and Malaysia Aviation Group to launch joint cargo venture

DOHA, QATAR: Qatar Airways is teaming up with the British Airways parent IAG SA and Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd to create a joint cargo business as the airlines seek to expand their networks and streamline services at a time of growing uncertainty around global trade.

The partnership would integrate the cargo operations to offer enhanced connectivity and more route options across key freight markets, the companies said in a joint statement Tuesday. The alliance would also work on greater service flexibility, shorter transit times and new routing options to customers worldwide, tapping into the combined infrastructure of the three carriers.

The move comes as businesses look to reassess supply chains and seek strategic alliances to hedge against policy shocks in response to President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs that have led to volatile trade patterns and geopolitical tensions.

Qatar Airways has 28 Boeing Co. 777 freighters, making it one of the largest cargo operators among airlines globally. The carrier also owns a 25 percent stake of IAG.