Saudia Cargo’s new cargo flights will be operated twice a week between Liège Airport (LGG) in Belgium and Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) in China. Saudia Cargo’s direct flights from LGG to Dammam started on April 3. The company has increased the total number of weekly flights departing from Liège to 11.
The airline will also operate a weekly cargo flight from LGG to King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. The China flights are offered particularly in cooperation with e-commerce platforms, e-commerce sellers, and logistics providers. The airline has a cargo fleet consisting of seven “Boeing 747” and one “Boeing 777.”
“New Routes Support the Growth of the E-Commerce Sector”
In a statement from Saudia Cargo on the subject, it was said: “This strategic move aims to expand our global network and support the rapid growth of the e-commerce sector and trade between Asia and Europe via the Kingdom in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 goals.” It was also stated: “This highlights the company’s strong presence in the European continent and its role in the transportation of shipments requiring fast delivery.”
“Supports Saudi Arabia’s Position as a ‘Global Logistics Hub’”
Marwan Niazi, Senior Vice President of Commercial at Saudia Cargo, said: “These new strategic routes offer promising opportunities for our customers, contributing to the shaping of a new global trade era between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia while supporting Saudi Arabia’s position as a ‘global logistics hub’.”
Niazi also added: “The addition of the Liège and Zhengzhou routes will be a game changer in our operations. This will not only increase our capacity to meet the growing demand in the region but also further strengthen our position as one of the leading global air cargo companies. This expansion will allow us to offer advanced solutions that support the sustainable growth of our customers and partners and reflect our commitment to mutual success.”
Saudia Cargo Receives CEIV Fresh Certification
Meanwhile, the new flights of the Saudi air cargo company marked the second announcement the company made this week. Saudia Cargo has also been awarded IATA’s CEIV Fresh certification to support its growing operations in the transportation of perishable products. This certificate confirms the airline’s competence in transporting temperature-sensitive perishable products in accordance with IATA’s globally recognized standards.
