Riyadh Cargo strengthens global reach, appoints GSSA partners in Egypt, India, UAE 

SAUDI ARABIA – Riyadh Cargo has expanded its international footprint by appointing three new General Sales and Service Agent partners across key markets in Egypt, India, and the United Arab Emirates.  

The move strengthens the company’s presence in major global air freight markets while supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 strategy to position the Kingdom as a global trade and logistics hub. 

New Partnerships and Market Coverage 

Under the new agreements, M&C Aviation has been appointed as GSSA in Egypt, Air Logistics Group will serve as Riyadh Cargo’s GSSA in India, while dnata Cargo will represent the carrier in the UAE through Cargo Partners.  

These partnerships will provide Riyadh Cargo with local commercial support and operational expertise across high-growth trade markets.  

The latest appointments add to Riyadh Cargo’s growing network of operational and commercial partners worldwide, including SATS Saudi Arabia, Worldwide Flight Services at London Heathrow, and other partners across Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Bangladesh, and the UK. 

Strategic Importance of Key Markets 

Egypt, India, and the UAE are considered strategically important markets within Riyadh Cargo’s network, offering access to major trade flows connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. 

The expanded network is expected to support increasing demand for cross-border cargo movements, particularly in sectors such as e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and perishables. 

Direct Statement from Leadership 

Pravin Singh, Vice President of Cargo at Riyadh Cargo, said: “Each of these markets brings distinct strengths to our network. India offers scale and sustained demand; the UAE and Egypt provide strong connectivity and opportunity to scale through direct flights that will deliver strong point-to-point capability on key trade lanes.  

“By working with experienced partners in each market, we’re building a cargo network that is globally connected and locally grounded. This allows us to deliver consistent reliability, greater transparency, and a more efficient experience for our customers, while continuing to scale in line with Saudi Arabia’s broader logistics ambitions,” he added. 

Industry Perspective 

Backed by more than 180 next-generation aircraft on order and plans to connect over 100 destinations by 2030, Riyadh Cargo continues to increase its belly-hold cargo capacity while integrating multimodal solutions such as Road Feeder Services.  

As Riyadh Cargo scales its network, logistics managers gain more routing options for time-sensitive shipments moving between Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, with Riyadh emerging as a strategic alternative to traditional Gulf hubs. 

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