Unilode and Saudia embark on digitalisation journey
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Saudia Cargo will embark on the next phase of their collaboration with Unilode by embarking on a digitalisation journey. The flag carrier of Saudi Arabia awarded the management of their containers and pallets to Unilode Aviation Solutions in 2016, with operations commencing in 2017, which including opening a ULD repair station […]
Saudia Cargo picks chief ground handling officer
Saudia Cargo has appointed Abdulrahman Al-Mubarak as chief ground handling officer, bringing a decade of experience with him. He joins Saudia Cargo with a decade of experience in the commercial, cargo and logistics, planning and strategic management sectors. Prior to joining Saudia Cargo, Al-Mubarak held several executive positions including general manager cargo and logistics at […]
Saudia Cargo co-sponsors World Cup motorbike tour
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Saudia Cargo are sponsoring the Saudi motorcyclist’s tour as part of the companies’ support for the National Team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The sponsors will cover the travel expenses and motorcycle shipment costs of the tours, who will cover more than 8,000 kilometres in 20 days of travel, […]
Saudia Cargo appoints Omar Hariri as new CEO
Saudia Cargo has appointed Omar Hariri as its new chief executive officer (CEO), bringing with him extensive management experience in the transportation, supply and logistics fields. The new CEO will lead the company and strengthen its position in accordance with the transformation strategy taking into account the development of all services provided, the promotion of […]
Some carriers suspend routes into Doha after Gulf diplomatic row
Airlines have suspended routes to and from Qatar after a diplomatic row has wreaked havoc with services of long-haul carriers. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain have cut off diplomatic ties with Qatar and closed their airspace. Qatar Airways said on its website today that is has stopped flights to Saudi Arabia, […]
Strong growth in Munich reinforces need for third runway
Munich Airport has seen cargo volumes continuing to grow with volumes increasing by four per cent to 163,000 tonnes in the first half of 2016. The airport has seen take-offs and landings increase by 2.5 per cent to 191,000 and expects to see this increase by four per cent in 2017. Munich has seen a […]
Saudia takes delivery of first 787 Dreamliner
Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, as part of a delivery of two 787-9s and one Boeing 777-300ER [Extended Range]. The national airline of Saudi Arabia ordered eight 787-9s in 2010 and the latest delivery brings its Boeing fleet to 48 aircraft, including 777-200ERs, 777-300ERs and 747-400s. Boeing Commercial […]
15 carriers to make the switch to eAWBs, Descartes says
Fifteen airlines are to switch to the electronic air waybill (eAWB) from 1 March this year as the preferred method for shipping airfreight, but there remains barriers to adoption notably from forwarders, according to Descartes. Air Canada, Air France-KLM, American Airlines, British Airways/Iberia (IAG), Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Lufthansa Cargo, Qatar […]