At a Global Partnership Meeting held in Jeddah from 12 -13 FEB and attended by 140+ managers, Saudia Cargo outlined its roadmap to optimize fleet capacity, expand network connectivity, and accelerate digital transformation. Leveraging Saudi Arabia’s strategic geographic location, management emphasized its aim to serve the market as a vital air bridge connecting East and West, facilitating seamless global trade flows.
A company release stresses that the gathering highlighted Saudia Cargo’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence, with plans to maximize belly capacity on Saudia Airlines passenger flights, strengthen interline partnerships, and enhance cargo handling capabilities to ensure efficient and reliable cargo movement across international markets, solidifying the company’s competitive edge.
At the meeting, Eng. Loay Mashabi, CEO and Managing Director of Saudia Cargo, emphasized the critical role of GSAs in the company’s success: “Our GSAs are integral partners, and this gathering provided an invaluable opportunity to align on our shared vision for growth and innovation,” he said. “By focusing on customer-centric solutions, operational resilience, and strategic collaboration, we are well-positioned to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving market.”
The executive also highlighted Saudia Cargo’s achievements in 2024, including reaching an exemplary on-time performance rate of over 92%. “Despite global supply chain disruptions and shifting demand patterns, we prioritized flexibility, capacity expansion, and digital innovation. Our GSAs have played a pivotal role in driving growth, particularly in the e-commerce sector, helping us attract new business while retaining existing customers,” the manager added.
Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, Saudia Cargo is committed to transforming the Kingdom into a global logistics hub by expanding capacity, strengthening global connectivity, and enhancing trade efficiency. The company aims to scale import, export, and transit volumes by 2030, driving economic growth and solidifying Saudi Arabia’s role as a key player in international supply chains. The annual GSA meeting underscored Saudia Cargo’s dedication to fostering strategic partnerships that drive service excellence and operational resilience.
