DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo will start a new ‘Pharma Express’ service in January 2015 linking two major pharma origins – Brussels in Belgium and Basel in Switzerland, with the airline’s network through Doha, Qatar, in order to serve the global pharmaceutical industry.
Basel is also the first freighter destination for the airline in 2015. It will launch twice weekly Airbus 330 freighter services to the Swiss city, starting on and from 28 January this year.
The new express service for pharmaceutical and healthcare industry will be served by the Airbus 330 freighter. The freight route will be operated from Brussels to Basel with a final stop in Doha on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Qatar Airways chief officer cargo Ulrich Ogiermann said: “The pharmaceutical industry is witnessing rapid growth each year, and with the rising demand there is the need to ensure that pharmaceuticals and healthcare products are transported with the utmost care while avoiding any temperature fluctuations.
