Every second shipment that leaves an African airport on board of Qatar Airways Cargo, is headed for the world's restaurants and supermarkets. Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa are the main meat exporters with more than 6 million kilograms of meat traveling predominantly to the Middle East, in 2021. Nicolas Danton, Qatar Airways Cargo's Regional Cargo Manager Africa, states: "Qatar Airways Cargo plays a crucial role in connecting Africa to the world, especially in facilitating the transportation of perishable shipments which require a consistent cool-chain throughout, so that they arrive in the best possible condition." Hence, all Qatar Airways Cargo's General Handling Agents across the continent have secure cold room facilities to ensure that the shipments are kept within the usual 2-8°C temperature range before embarking on their journey. Plus, with 65% of the world's remaining uncultivated, arable land located in Africa, the continent has the potential to become the world's breadbasket.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 11, 2022 10:31 UTC