DOHA: January 07, 2019. Qatar Airways Cargo has begun a twice-weekly B777 freighter services to Guadalajara, Mexico, expanding its network in the Americas region.

The new destination began on January 06 this week with the aircraft departing Macau for Los Angeles and then onwards to Mexico City and Guadalajara before departing for Doha via Liège.

Guadalajara is the capital and largest city of the Mexican State of Jalisco. It has the third-largest economy and industrial infrastructure in Mexico. Major exports on the flights consist of perishables and general cargo, while general cargo will form the majority of imports.

Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo Guillaume Halleux said: “We have had a very successful 2018. Our customers have welcomed the transpacific route, which is a faster solution over the Pacific for Asian exports destined for the Americas, and we are delighted to add Guadalajara as another stop on this route.

"The twice-weekly freighter offers significant capacity into and out of this destination and is an important addition to our expanding network of more than 60 freighter destinations. The launch of this freighter service to Guadalajara not only provides a consistent and reliable service, but also contributes to economic and trade growth in Mexico.”

Qatar Airways Cargo cargo volumes in 2018 increased 10 percent year-on-year with exports growing 14 percent and transshipments increasing 12 per cent from 2017.