In a landmark deal, Saudia Cargo and Worldwide Flight Services have signed a cargo handling contract that extends across key airport gateways in Europe and the US, a press release dated 24 January stated.
The contract with WFS, which officially started on 1 February, covers services at several stations in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, London, Manchester, Brussels, New York, and Washington. The European airside services provider expects to handle over 160,000 tonnes each year for Saudia Cargo, alongside ramp handling services for air cargo shipments onboard over 5,000 passenger and freighter flights per year.
WFS said that, as part of a rigorous tender process, Saudia Cargo carried out technical visits to each station and key meetings with local WFS staff responsible for managing the airline’s cargo operations.
