Qatar Airways Cargo has recently launched cargo-only services to Munich Airport.

"Qatar Airways is operating regular flights to and from Munich with a cargo version of its Boeing 777," it said in a statement.

The routing starts on Mondays in Bangalore, India, and leads via Qatar's capital Doha to Munich and then on to Chicago. On the return flight, in exactly the opposite rotation, the freighter reaches Munich every Tuesday.

Qatar Airways is operating the service on behalf of the international logistics provider DB Schenker.

The new connection will further expand Munich's cargo network —  adding that this new freight service proves once again that, even in times of pandemic, Munich Airport plays an important role as a reliable part of the infrastructure and a key component of global supply chains.