Saudia Cargo has announced an expanded strategic collaboration with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) to introduce new sea-to-air logistics routes designed to keep cargo moving through Saudi Arabia and onward to global markets. Launched as a sea-to-air logistics corridor via the Kingdom’s western coast ports, the initiative provides a proactive response to regional developments affecting shipping patterns and international flight schedules, helping safeguard supply chain continuity.
Saudia Cargo will play a central role in shifting inbound maritime shipments into a rapid air bridge, helping shorten overall transit times while offering solutions that balance cost efficiency with speed of delivery. The sea-to-air logistics corridor supports a more integrated national logistics approach in which seaports and airports operate as complementary, connected entry points, enabling cargo to shift smoothly between modes as conditions evolve.
The first routes have already been activated, beginning with Jeddah Islamic Port, to support business continuity and the redirection of cargo flows when required. ZATCA’s role as a key enabler and regulator is central to the corridor’s effectiveness, linking maritime and air gateways through an integrated transit framework that allows cargo to move under a single customs declaration. This is supported by pre-clearance capabilities and smart inspection controls, enabling containers to move from port berth to airport runway within significantly reduced timeframes and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a secure and efficient logistics bridge for international supply chains.
Saudia Cargo reaffirmed its readiness to adapt quickly to changing circumstances, ensuring essential and commercial goods continue to move reliably. By strengthening sea to air connectivity, activating alternative routes, and enabling dependable links across the Kingdom’s entry points, the company aims to protect trade flows and maintain continuity across the supply chain.
