Saudi Logistics Services or SAL has announced the appointment of Engr. Hesham bin Abdulla Alhussayen as acting chief executive replacing Omar Hariri, who will move on to Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) as CEO effective July 1. Alhussayen was formerly SAL’s chief operations officer, with 25 years of experience holding leadership positions at multiple prominent companies in Saudi Arabia. “This transitional period SAL will not affect our operations at all and will serve as a new opportunity to … [Read more...] about SAL names new chief; Hariri set to lead port authority
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SAL inks deal to bolster Saudi’s logistics sector
The Saudi Logistics Company (SAL), the logistics arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with King Abdullah Economic City, an economic zone 100 kilometres north of Jeddah, to strengthen the logistics sector in Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on enhancing logistics services and creating economic opportunities in conjunction with the nation’s 2030 vision to become a global logistic hub. Commenting on the event, SAL CEO Omar Hariri emphasised the … [Read more...] about SAL inks deal to bolster Saudi’s logistics sector
SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
With aims to transform Saudi Arabia into a global logistics hub by 2030, and in time for the Covid-19 vaccine distribution, cargo ground handler Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) revealed its new pharma and perishable facilities at Riyadh Airport’s Cargo Village on 25 November, a press release stated. “The Saudi Ministry of Transport assured the country’s transport infrastructure and facilities, particularly air cargo and logistics, are fully prepared to handle COVID-19 vaccines once it’s ready … [Read more...] about SAL launches Riyadh cold storage facilities
Omar Hariri named chairman of SkyTeam Cargo
Air freight alliance SkyTeam Cargo has announced the appointment of Omar Hariri, CEO of Saudi Airlines Cargo (Saudia Cargo) and Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL), as new chairman of its executive board. He replaces Shawn Cole, VP of Delta Cargo, who chaired for the last three years. “It will be an honour chairing the executive board of SkyTeam Cargo, the largest alliance in the cargo industry accounting for nearly 20% of the global air cargo movement. SkyTeam Cargo with its two decades of … [Read more...] about Omar Hariri named chairman of SkyTeam Cargo
Saudia Cargo expands fleet to seven with Boeing 747-400F
Saudia Cargo has enhanced the logistis capacity of its fleet and added a Boeing 747-400F freighter, bringing the total number to seven cargo aircraft. The company said the new aircraft will boost the cargo and supply operations and help meet the significant surge in demand for medicine, medical and preventive equipment and similar goods. Omar Hariri, CEO, Saudia Cargo, commented, “We have taken practical steps to guarantee the cargo and supply operations smooth continuity to and from the … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo expands fleet to seven with Boeing 747-400F
Saudia Cargo appoints new CEO
Omar Hariri has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Airlines Cargo Co, Hariri has extensive management experience and various achievements in many of the leadership positions he has held over the past years in the fields of transportation, supply and logistics. The new CEO will lead the company and strengthen its current position in accordance with the transformation strategy which took into account, the development of all services provided, the promotion of … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo appoints new CEO