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Aviation Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo, Mr. In a further announcement, Mr. Ogiermann officially launched QR Live, a new addition to the cargo carrier’s portfolio of air freight solutions. Mr. Ulrich Ogiermann said: “We are glad to be participating yet again at this important event. China is a major market for Qatar Airways Cargo where we currently operate freighters to Guangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as widebody flights to Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shanghai and Hong Kong. “Last year, we succeeded in becoming the News world’s third largest international cargo carrier, but there are still areas we have not yet targeted to their full potential. In 2017, we will target areas such as Transpacific, Australia and South America – do not be surprised if you see us becoming a strong player in all these markets in the next nine months. Our expansion into these markets has been made possible thanks to our continuing fleet growth – we will receive three new aircraft by March 2017 – and by the launch of our new European hub in Luxembourg.” Mr. Ogiermann added: “The new solution QR Live provides stress-free and comfortable transJune 2016 35