The boom in e-commerce has spread across regions, and in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a key hub for the movement of goods from China to the Arab region, with major infrastructure projects being developed to help facilitate trade. With a mix of passenger and freighter aircraft, flag carrier Saudia Cargo has been operating this route with increased focus carrying industrial materials, project cargo and consumer goods for both B2B and B2C clients. Vikram Vohra, Regional … [Read more...] about Saudia eyes more e-commerce space on China-KSA lane
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AF-KLM achieves export e-AWB from Saudi Arabia
Jeddah-based independent forwarder Express Forwarding Services (EFS), a member of the WCA Family and long-time user of the WIN IT connectivity platform, has made the first ever e-AWBs shipments on Air France KLM Cargo out of Saudi Arabia. The Air France KLM Cargo shipment flew in April from King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) to Piarco International Airport (POS), Trinidad & Tobago. Air France KLM Cargo has increased its e-AWB usage in the Middle East, focusing on the UAE, … [Read more...] about AF-KLM achieves export e-AWB from Saudi Arabia
KFIA launches cargo clearance facility
King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) officially unveiled its "Cargo Village". The launch event was presided by His Royal Highness, Prince Saud bin Naif, governor of the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Cargo Village is spread over half a million square metres. Over 70 per cent of goods bound for the Gulf region is destined for the Kingdom. The Cargo Village positions KFIA as a multi-modal shipment and clearance destination, directly serving the Eastern Province and the … [Read more...] about KFIA launches cargo clearance facility
Saudia Cargo appoints new charter sales director
Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed of Mike Duggan as director of charter sales. With over 23 years of experience in the aviation industry and various positions mainly in London and Dubai, Duggan has actively contributed to the air cargo business development, aircraft wet leasing, and freighter management in several companies. Saudi Airlines Cargo operates a fleet of dedicated freighters and sells the belly-capacity on passenger aircraft for Saudi Arabia’s flag … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo appoints new charter sales director
CEB adds Manila-Dammam flights
Cebu Pacific Air will operate thrice-weekly flights between Manila and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, starting 4 October 2014. The new route is part of the carrier’s further expansion of its long-haul network from one to six destinations over the next six months in addition to the announced new routes of Sydney and Kuwait. … [Read more...] about CEB adds Manila-Dammam flights
Cargolux expands Saudi services
Cargolux has announced the expansion of its services to Saudi Arabia by introducing one weekly frequency to Riyadh, effective 1 August 2010, in addition to its twice weekly service to Dammam. Cargolux's B747-400 freighters will be carrying largely consumer goods, machinery and pharmaceuticals to this new destination. CV 7527 is operated every Sunday morning at 07.25 a.m. out of Luxembourg, with arrival in Riyadh same day at 02.30 p.m. The flight is continued to Hong Kong, CV 6587, and further on … [Read more...] about Cargolux expands Saudi services
