Riyadh Air has partnered with a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia to provide comprehensive cargo handling services at key airports across the Kingdom.
The agreement includes major operations at the Riyadh Air hub at King Khalid International Airport with further support at King Fahd International Airport in Damman and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. As part of the agreement, SATS Saudi Arabia will also develop world-class hub management capabilities for Riyadh Air.
The airline said this partnership will establish Riyadh as a “premier regional cargo hub” and will support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 ambitions to handle 4.5 million tonnes of air cargo annually.
“By leveraging SATS’ advanced cargo handling capabilities and global network, we are laying a strong foundation to build a world-class air cargo offering from day one,” said Riyadh Air CFO Adam Boukadida. “This collaboration enables us to deliver operational excellence, high-value logistics solutions, and strategic connectivity across key global trade lanes."
Bob Chi, CEO of Gateway Services Asia Pacifc, SATS, commented: “This partnership represents strategic alignment between Riyadh Air's ambition to connect over 100 destinations globally by 2030 and our commitment to provide our customers with world-class air cargo solutions.”
Under the agreement, SATS Saudi Arabia will provide comprehensive dedicated cargo handling services at its existing 60,000 square metre Riyadh airfreight terminal, featuring facilities such as specialised zones for pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, live animals, valuables, and dangerous goods.
The partnership grants Riyadh Air instant access to SATS' extensive global network of over 225 stations, supported by over 250 airline partners and leading freight forwarders.