Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo is a Saudi Arabian airfreight flag carrier established in 2007. Its headquarter is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[1]
Private | |
Industry | Logistics |
Founded | 2007 |
Headquarters | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia |
Key people | Omar Talal Hariri, CEO |
Products | Airfrieght Ground handling |
Parent | Saudi Arabian Airlines |
Website | www |
Background
Saudia Cargo provides multi-specialized cargo handling as it operates a fleet of 10 freighter aircraft (B747-8F, B747-400 and B777F) to 13 cargo destinations as well as over 58 belly international destinations across 6 continents.[2] The CEO is Omar Talal Hariri,[3][4] a member of the Cargo Committee of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).[5]
The company won the International Cargo Airline of the year in Africa for 2017[6] and the Air Cargo Industry Achievement Award in Munich for the same year,[7] as well as the STAT Times International Marketer of the Year Award in 2018.[8]
Saudia Cargo has a fleet of B747-8F,[9] B747-400/ERF,[10] B747-400B CF and B777F aircraft. They serve an international group of clients.[11]
History
A subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines, the company was established as part of a privatization in 2008.[12] In 2008, the company joined the IATA interest group Cargo iQ.[13]
In September 2018, the company announced two new terminal projects for King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and King Khaled International Airport in Riyadh scheduled to be completed in 2022.[14] It has also expanded to Cairo and Dubai.[15]
In 2019, Saudia Cargo sponsored the Saudi International Golf Tournament as the formal logistics partner.[16]
Awards
- The Brussels Airport Marketing Award as the Best Air Cargo in 2007
- Middle East Logistics Award for Best Charter Operator 2007
- Award of Excellence Certificate as Air carrier 2007
- Award for Best Booth Design at Air Cargo Africa 2011
- International Cargo Airline of the Year 2013 in Africa
- Air Cargo Industry Achievement 2013 - Air Cargo Europe
- Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year 2013 at Air Cargo India 2014
- Air Cargo Industry Achievement Award 2014 – Air Cargo China
- International Cargo Airline of the Year in Africa - Air Cargo Africa 2015
- Air Cargo Industry Customer Care Award at the 2015 Air Cargo Awards – Air Cargo Europe
- Air Cargo Industry Achievement Award 2016, ACW World Air Cargo Award at Air Cargo Asia
- Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year 2015
- STAT Times 2016 International Award of Excellence in Air Cargo India
- International Cargo Airline of the Year in Africa at international Award for Excellence Air Cargo - Air Cargo Africa 2017
- International Air Cargo Marketing Award - Air Cargo India 2018[17]
Fleet
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As of December 2018, the Saudia Cargo fleet consists of the following aircraft:[18][19]
Saudia Cargo Fleet | |||||||
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Boeing 747-400BDSF | 2 | ||||||
Boeing 747-400F | 1 | ||||||
Boeing 747-400ERF | 1 | ||||||
Boeing 747-8F | 2 | ||||||
Boeing 777F | 4 | ||||||
Total | 10 |
References
- "Saudia Cargo renews Human Organ Transportation Agreement" Air Cargo Week. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- "Saudia Cargo launches priority express service to Europe" Air Cargo World. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo partners with Gallup Inc." Air Cargo Update. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo is committed to developing cargo facilities, says CEO Omar Hariri" STAT Times. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo CEO Omar bin Talal Hariri joins IATA cargo committee" The Loadster. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- "Saudia Cargo wins ‘International Cargo Airline’ award" Arab News. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo helps set stage for Greatest Royal Rumble" Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo wins International Air Cargo Marketing Award at ACI 2018" Arab News. Retrieved 2019-02-20.
- "Saudia Cargo brings WWE Crown Jewel to Riyadh" Air Cargo Week. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo makes Cirque du soleil event arise in KSA" Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Efficiency and sustainability resonate through discussions @Flower Logistics Africa 2018" STAT Times. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudi cabinet okays Saudi Arabian Airlines privatisation". Retrieved 14 September 2007.
- "Middle East : Saudia Arabian joins Cargo 2000" Payload Asia. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- "Saudia Cargo launches 2 new terminal projects" Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo opens new cargo sales office in Cairo Airport" Logistics Update Africa. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- "Saudia Cargo sponsors Saudi International Golf Tournament" Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 2019-01-29.
- "Saudia Cargo wins International Air Cargo Marketing Award at ACI 2018" Arab News. Retrieved 2019-02-12.
- "Saudia Fleet". www.saudiairlines.com. 26 January 2017. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
- "SAUDIA Fleet". www.planespotters.net. 20 October 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2018.