QATAR Airways Cargo and Qatar Postal Services Company (known as Qatar Post) have signed a cooperation agreement to demonstrate what they say is "a shared commitment towards enhancing their strategic partnership in postal activities and mail transportation" into out of Doha.

Qatar Post is the national provider of postal services in Qatar while, with a daily handling capacity of up to 500 tonnes, Qatar Airways Cargo offers mail transportation across its extensive global network.

The agreement is expected to enable the signatories to "efficiently meet customer needs in accordance with international postal union standards", while reflecting "the ongoing efforts of both parties to enhance logistical infrastructure".

It also covers details of competitive rates specifically designed for postal shipments transported by Qatar Airways Cargo to Qatar Post, reports Surrey, UK's Air Cargo Week.

Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group's chief executive, announced: "This strategic cooperation agreement reflects our commitment to improving logistical infrastructure and ensuring smooth and effective coordination in delivery to and from Doha."