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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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
PLA Global Wrap: Week 22
In week 22's global wrap, we end the month of May as Dimerco US steps up to assist India by donating and delivering medical supplies free of charge from Philadelphia to Bangalore. We also feature updates from new partnerships, including Saudia and Liege Airport, TCS and Neutral Air Partner as well as CHI Aviation and Air India. Finally we wrap up with announcements from PharmaAero and Volga-Dnepr's MRO unit. For week 21, click here. Dimerco makes vital aid effort for Covid-hit India Dimerco … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 22
Saudia Cargo opens new route to Copenhagen
Saudia Cargo is opening a new route and widening its network to transport cargo to Europe and Scandinavia with the launch of two commercial flights to Copenhagen each week. The route, which kicked off on 22 May, will see the airline fly its B777-300 passenger planes, with 140-tonne payload capacity on each flight, scheduled every Wednesday and Saturday. The so-called ‘preighter’ flights are expected to provide airlift for pharmaceuticals and perishables. “We have seen a growing demand … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo opens new route to Copenhagen
cargo.one enters key Gulf market with Saudia Cargo
In another milestone for the digital booking platform, cargo.one is making its foray into the Middle East market with a distribution agreement with Saudia Cargo. Freight forwarders will be able to book real-time quotes on the platform, with additional access to routes across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the US. Saudia will go live starting from the second quarter of 2021. “With cargo.one, we expect to further improve our operational efficiency. The pandemic has reinforced the … [Read more...] about cargo.one enters key Gulf market with Saudia Cargo
PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
In week 14 of the Global Wrap, we feature new pharma facilities from leading forwarders, Rickenbacker's milestone with Emirates, as well as the first A320neo in Taiwan, new features on Amarex website and new model types for Vallair's MRO services. Here's the wrap from week 13. Paris, France: Bolloré Logistics' new pharma unit at CDG hub Bolloré Logistics is reinforcing its logistics resources for healthcare with an 800-sqm extension of a pharmaceutical unit at its hub in Roissy … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 14
