Air Cargo Africa 2017 kicks off in Johannesburg on 21 February 2017 with its second shippers’ forum for Flower & Perishables hosted by Saudia Cargo. The panelists were Conrad Archer country MD of Panalpina Airflo Kenya, Jane Ngige CEO of Kenya Flower Council, Sian Roses Group, David Beecham senior manager cargo products of Qatar Airways Cargo, Dirk Hanekom CEO of Agri All Africa, Stanley Winterbach MD Agri All Africa Nigeria and moderated by Joseph Notter VP Operations of Saudia … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo hosts “Flower & Perishables” Forum at Air Cargo Africa 2017
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Saudia Cargo awarded International Cargo Airline of the year in Africa
Saudi Airlines Cargo has been awarded the International Cargo Airline of the year in Africa at an event organized by STAT Trade Times in Johannesburg, South Africa. The award received by Saudia Cargo VP commercial Rainer Mueller & Saudia Cargo VP operation Joseph Notter, they thanked the guest of honor South African Member of Executive Council for Roads & Transport Ismail Vadi, the South African officials present at the event and the organizers. The … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo awarded International Cargo Airline of the year in Africa
Partnerships are the future for Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo is in discussions with at least two Chinese carrier groups on a strategic partnership to extend its footprint in North Asia. Speaking to Payload Asia during the recent Air Cargo India event in Mumbai, Saudia Cargo’s vice-president commercial, Rainer Mueller said talks are ongoing with Chinese carriers including both the Hainan Group and Air China. “What I foresee is the strengthening of our footprint in this area, so it will be similar to our partnership on the North Atlantic and … [Read more...] about Partnerships are the future for Saudia Cargo
ACP Worldwide appointed SAfrica GSA for Saudia Cargo
ACP Worldwide has been appointed Cargo GSA across South Africa for Saudia Cargo effective 1 August 2015. Saudia Cargo currently operates three times weekly B747 freighter flights from Johannesburg to Jeddah and Amsterdam, being shared frequencies with Nairobi. In addition to this freighter capacity, ACP will also be able to sell belly space on the carrier’s three times weekly B777-200 wide-body flights between Johannesburg and Jeddah offering total 50 tonnes of lower deck cargo capacity per … [Read more...] about ACP Worldwide appointed SAfrica GSA for Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo deploys first 777F to Mumbai
The 7th of May 2014 marks an important date in the Saudia Cargo's freighter operation in Mumbai when its first 777 freighter SV 3969 departed for Jeddah carrying a full complement of cargo to points in Middle East, Africa and Europe. On board this freighter were commodities such as fabric, garments and engineering goods, amongst others. Keku Gazder, regional director cargo for the Indian Sub-Continent, adds: “By serving Mumbai as its inaugural route, it demonstrates the importance of … [Read more...] about Saudia Cargo deploys first 777F to Mumbai
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