Saudia Cargo, Saudi Arabiaโs leading national air cargo carrier, and Riyadh Cargo, the freight division of the Kingdomโs new national carrier Riyadh Air, a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, recently announced the signing of an interline agreement that will strengthen cargo connectivity, expand network reach, and provide customers with greater access through Saudi Arabia to international markets.
The agreement brings together the complementary strengths of both carriers, combining Saudia Cargoโs established cargo presence and expertise with Riyadh Cargoโs expanding global network and digitally native operating model. 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 Cargoโs 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.
Eng. Mansour Alasmi, VP – Network & Revenue at Saudia Cargo, praised this collaboration and the mutual efforts of both carriers to enhance the Kingdomโs transport and logistics ecosystem, stating: โThis 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.
Pravin Singh, VP of Cargo at Riyadh Air and commented: โAs 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.โ
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 carriersโ network reach beyond their own operations. It also supports Saudi Arabiaโs ambition to become a leading global logistics hub, in line with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and Saudi Vision 2030, by strengthening the Kingdomโs global connectivity and reinforcing Riyadh and Jeddah as complementary gateways for trade.
