SkyTeam Cargo and its members are stepping up to support the vaccine distribution, as manufacturers ramp up production, with a dedicated programme for shipping Covid-19 vaccine doses. “Vaccines are vital to tackling the pandemic and as production ramps up, SkyTeam Cargo members have the skills and capacity to deliver, facilitating wider access for populations across the globe thanks to our strong partnerships with major freight forwarder experts in the pharma industry,” said the cargo … [Read more...] about SkyTeam earmarks programme for vaccine shipments
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Cainiao, Saudia Cargo form air bridge to boost e-commerce
Cainiao Network and Saudia Cargo has announced a partnership to form a China to Europe air bridge that will link Asia, Europe and the Middle East to meet the growing e-commerce demand. The partnership will see the carrier operate five weekly flights from Hong Kong to Liege in Belgium, with Riyadh city as a connection point. According to Cainiao, the Middle East is one of its top five overseas markets, with shipment volume growing 20 percent year-on-year. With the launch of new flights, … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Saudia Cargo form air bridge to boost e-commerce
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 adds two weekly freighter flights to Shanghai
Saudia Cargo has added Shanghai to its freighter network with one flight departing from Riyadh every Saturday and another from Jeddah every Tuesday, a press release confirmed. The carrier will use a B777 freighter with a 95-tonne capacity to transport cargo between Shanghai and Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport. Saudia Cargo said that the network expansion was in response to the growing demand for air cargo capacity, according to … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo adds two weekly freighter flights to Shanghai
Saudia Cargo delivers over 1,500 flights in the span of 100 days
Saudia Cargo has operated more than 1500 flights since the COVID-19 restrictions came into effect in March. 500 of these flights have been operated using passenger aircraft deployed for international air cargo, according to an announcement by the company. The move reflects the efforts the company has exerted to fight COVID-19. From March through June, Saudia Cargo has transported around 75,000 tons of vital shipments to the Kingdom including medical and PPE equipment as part of the Saudi … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo delivers over 1,500 flights in the span of 100 days
