Riyadh Air teams up with Sats for Saudi cargo hub
Riyadh Air has signed a five-year strategic partnership with Sats Saudi Arabia, a subsidiary of Sats, to provide comprehensive cargo handling services in key airports in the kingdom.
The agreement centres on operations at the carrier’s hub at King Khalid international airport in Riyadh, with further support in Dammam and Jeddah. Sats will develop hub management capabilities for Riyadh Air, supporting Saudi Arabia’s 'Vision 2030' target of handling 4.5 million t of cargo annually.
Adam Boukadida, CFO at Riyadh Air (picturd on the right, with Bob Chi, CEO for gateway services in the Asia-Pacific region with Sats), said that "by leveraging Sats' advanced cargo handling capabilities and global network, we're laying a strong foundation to build top air cargo offerings from day one."
The partnership includes services at Sats' 60,000 sqm Riyadh terminal, with zones for pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, live animals and dangerous goods. Riyadh Air will also gain access to Sats' global network of more than 225 stations. (ah)