Qatar Airways Cargo launches new premium freight service for valuable items + Oman joins IALA. PLUS: New flights to Sri Lanka + Bahrain

Qatar Airways Cargo rolls out freight service for valuable items: Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a new freight service for high-value cargo as part of its expansion strategy, according to a press release. The service offers secure shipment of valuable cargo such as precious stones, gold bullion, banknotes, or other cargo that is at high risk of theft like high-end electronics or newly launched products.The service offers high-loading priority, close monitoring and shipment escort, secure handling, transportation in strong rooms, and other features to ensure shipments are secure, the company said.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

• Oman has joined the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation andLighthouse Authorities (IALA), an intergovernmental organization focused on the safety of marine navigation. (Statement)
• Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is launching direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Colombo, Sri Lanka three times a week starting 3 January 2024. (Trade Arabia)
• Qatar Airways Cargo introduced three weekly freighter routes to Bahrain on 1 September, boosting weekly cargo capacity by 200 tonnes. (Statement)