Saudia Cargo, Riyadh Cargo sign interline agreement to boost Saudi logistics connectivity

SAUDI ARABIA – Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have signed an interline agreement to strengthen cargo connectivity, expand network reach, and provide customers with greater access to international markets via Saudi Arabia.

The agreement brings together the complementary strengths of both carriers, combining Saudia Cargo’s established cargo presence and expertise with Riyadh Cargo’s expanding global network and digitally native operating model.

In addition, through seamless interline connectivity, customers will benefit from broader market access, enhanced routing options, and greater flexibility across key trade corridors.

The arrangement will also support the continued expansion of Riyadh Cargo’s network beyond current direct services to London, Dubai, Cairo, Jeddah, Madrid, and Malaga, while strengthening connectivity to upcoming destinations including Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur, and Dhaka.

This collaboration supports Riyadh Cargo’s long-term ambition to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030.

Strategic Vision and Saudi Vision 2030

Eng. Mansour Alasmi, the VP – Network & Revenue at Saudia Cargo, said: “This initiative reflects our firm belief in the importance of integration and cooperation to strengthen the Kingdom’s shipping and logistics ecosystem. By combining Saudia Cargo’s established expertise and global capabilities with Riyadh Cargo’s future ambitions, we will provide our customers with more integrated solutions to facilitate trade. This aligns with our joint efforts to transform the Kingdom into a premier global logistics hub, while driving sustainable growth for both organizations.”

The partnership is a critical component of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiative, which seeks to transform the Kingdom into a premier global logistics hub.

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By expanding available cargo capacity and improving the flow of goods across international markets, the agreement will give freight forwarders and logistics partners more efficient and reliable cargo solutions, while extending both carriers’ network reach beyond their own operations.

Pravin Singh, VP of Cargo at Riyadh Air, said: “As Riyadh Air builds a global airline from the heart of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Cargo has a clear ambition to become a modern, digitally enabled, and reliable cargo business serving customers across key international markets. This agreement supports that ambition by extending our reach, opening new trade opportunities, and helping position Riyadh as an important gateway in the future of global logistics.“

In the end, the deal empowers both carriers to expand their reach while supporting the nation’s ambitious long-term economic goals in the Saudi aviation logistics sector.

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