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
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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
GSSAs share winning form to achieving cargo success
“To each his own” an old saying goes, and this rings true for every business model across the myriad of airlines and aircraft operators across the globe. For GSSAs, the need to customize and be flexible with their clientele’s needs come along with the ever-changing rules and regulations that could have an impact on the flow of cargo and the continuity of supply chains. If you want to know the overview of the air cargo in a specific territory, you can ask a GSSA and they will tell … [Read more...] about GSSAs share winning form to achieving cargo success
Saudia eyes more e-commerce space on China-KSA lane
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
SAL unveils new station annex at Jeddah airport
SAL Saudi Logistics Services has announced the extension of its station at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on 19 December, a press release confirmed. The new extension spans over 61,000 square meters and features cold chain and storage facilities with infrastructure for special and highly sensitive cargo. SAL said it is adding more high-quality services to its existing ground handling services, including different state-of-the-art cargo facilities that are compliant to … [Read more...] about SAL unveils new station annex at Jeddah airport