Saudia Cargo's 1,500 Flights Deliver Vital Goods

Saudia Cargo has operated more than 1,500 flights since the COVID-19 restrictions came into effect in March and 500 of these flights were operated using passenger aircraft deployed for international air cargo. The move reflects the efforts Saudia Cargo has exerted to fight COVID-19, according to a company statement.

From March through June, Saudia Cargo has transported around 75,000 tons of vital material to the Kingdom, including medical and PPE equipment, as part of the Saudi health authorities’ efforts to prevent the spread of the pandemic.

Saudia Cargo CEO Omar Hariri said the company has, since the coronavirus outbreak, mobilized its vast logistics resources to ensure the smooth delivery of medical shipments to the Kingdom and has established an integrated cargo air bridge specifically for this purpose.

Saudia Cargo, Hariri noted, has operated a combined fleet of freight and passenger aircraft enhancing all operations related to the air transportation of medical equipment and medicines to the Kingdom in order to mitigate the economic and health impacts of COVID-19.

Deploying passenger aircraft to carry cargo only including the utilization of aircraft cabin loads — in coordination with the Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation — has enhanced the capabilities of the cargo air bridge used for transporting essential supplies and vital commodities, thus ensuring the Kingdom’s market and supply chain demands were consistently met.

Saudia Cargo has taken numerous precautionary measures since the emergence of the virus to ensure that cargo and logistics operations continue smoothly and efficiently. The company has increased the number of flights covering many global destinations and markets in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia and the US and for carrying all goods needed for economic and commercial activity inside the Kingdom. Saudia Cargo adheres to strict preventive measures to ensure the safety of its staff, the company said.

Saudia Cargo has an extensive global network spanning four continents, 225 international destinations, and 26 domestic destinations. Being strategically located in Saudi Arabia, the multiple award-winning company is uniquely positioned to provide a bridge between the East and West via its hubs, giving it increased flexibility to use its capacity efficiently and move the cargo with minimal ground handling time.

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