Saudia Cargo last week announced the addition of Engr. Loay Mashabi as new managing director, effective 8 October 2023. The former deputy minister for logistics services of Saudi Arabia has an extensive background in the logistics sector, having served in both private and government entities. Engr. Loay has played a pivotal role in efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia’s position as a logistics hub. He has been a board member of Saudia Cargo, Saudi Authority for Industrial … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo welcomes new managing director
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Saudia Cargo unlocks Tower Cold Chain
Saudia Cargo on 17 April signed a new global rental agreement with Tower Cold Chain, adding the option to its approved roster of temperature-controlled containers for shipping pharmaceutical, biotech and life science products. The deal reinforces Saudia Cargo’s commitment to having the broadest possible selection of cold chain products (both in terms of cargo size and temperature requirements) to serve the growing demand from around the world. A key benefit of Tower Cold Chain’s technology … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo unlocks Tower Cold Chain
Saudia and WFS seal cargo handling deal
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, … [Read more...] about Saudia and WFS seal cargo handling deal
Saudia and cargo.one expand digital partnership
Saudia Cargo is working hard to support the kingdom’s aspirations to become a global transit hub for air freight as it expanded its partnership with cargo.one to bring more of the carrier’s capacity on the digital marketplace. It has been more than a year and half since the two companies first worked together, in which cargo.one delivered Saudia Cargo’s first external digital sales channel. Since that time the digital marketplace has helped the airline grow in new markets and customer … [Read more...] about Saudia and cargo.one expand digital partnership
Saudia Cargo renews partnership with Unilode
Saudia Cargo has renewed its full-service ULD management partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions for a further 5 years or until 2028. Ross Marino, chief executive at Unilode, said the renewed agreement is based on a ‘more dynamic’ price modelling that enables Saudia to only pay for the ULDs that they utilise whilst ensuring ULD availability throughout their network. Saudia Cargo, with a fleet of 90 passenger and cargo wide-body aircraft flying to 87 destinations, awarded the supply and … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo renews partnership with Unilode
Saudia pushes women sports talent on world stage
Press release Saudi Airlines Cargo extends its sponsorship of Saudi rally driver Mashael Al-Obaidan, the first Saudi and Gulf woman to obtain a rally license and race in Dakar. Mashael Al-Obaidan has participated in the third round of the World Cup for Cross-Country Rally "Baja", which has taken place in Italy from 8th to 10th of July, finishing in the top 20. Saudia Cargo said its sponsorship is aligned with the Kingdom’s vision to support talented women who inspire their … [Read more...] about Saudia pushes women sports talent on world stage