Saudia Cargo

Saudia Cargo is the cargo division of Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national flag carrier. The business was established in 2007 as part of the privatization and restructuring of Saudia's commercial operations, creating a specialized organization focused on air-freight transportation, cargo handling, and related logistics services. Its base is in Jeddah, where King Abdulaziz International Airport serves as a principal operating center, while Riyadh and other Saudi gateways support its domestic and international network. The company combines dedicated freighter operations with cargo capacity carried in the lower decks of passenger aircraft. The reference material describes a freighter fleet of eight aircraft, including Boeing 747-400F and 777F variants, and service to 13 cargo destinations. Saudia Cargo also uses belly capacity on Saudia passenger flights to reach more than 58 international destinations across six continents. This combination allows the company to serve both scheduled cargo demand and freight flows connected to Saudia's wider passenger network. Its service scope is broader than the movement of standard general cargo. Saudia Cargo is described as providing multi-specialized cargo handling, which can encompass the operational management required for different freight categories and shipment profiles. The company participates in the international air-cargo quality and process ecosystem through Cargo iQ, an International Air Transport Association interest group that it joined in 2008. This affiliation reflects an emphasis on shipment-process consistency, tracking, and service-quality standards. Infrastructure development has been a recurring part of the brand's strategy. In September 2018, Saudia Cargo announced projects for new cargo terminals at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with completion scheduled for 2022. The company also expanded its operational presence to Cairo and Dubai, strengthening connections between Saudi Arabia and major regional logistics hubs. Saudia Cargo serves international customers and participates in sectors requiring dependable cross-border air logistics. Its role within the Saudia group gives it access to the flag carrier's passenger network, while its dedicated freighter fleet provides additional capacity for cargo-only services. The business has also used sponsorship and partnership activity to raise its profile beyond aviation; in 2019 it acted as the formal logistics partner for the Saudi International Golf Tournament. The available reference material identifies Omar Talal Hariri as chief executive officer and notes that he is a member of the IATA Cargo Committee. Saudia Cargo remains positioned as a Saudi-based international air-freight operator, linking the Kingdom with markets across six continents through a combination of freighter destinations, passenger-flight belly capacity, cargo terminals, and specialized handling services.

Saudia Cargo emerged in 2007 during the privatization and organizational restructuring of Saudia, Saudi Arabia's first flag carrier. Its creation separated cargo-focused activities from the broader passenger-airline business and established a dedicated operating platform for air freight, cargo handling, and logistics support. The company is headquartered in Jeddah and operates within the wider Saudia network, using both dedicated freighters and cargo capacity in the lower decks of passenger aircraft. In 2008, Saudia Cargo joined the IATA Cargo iQ interest group. This placed the company within an international air-cargo framework concerned with standardized shipment processes, milestones, and service reliability. The affiliation was an early indication that the newly established cargo organization was seeking to align its operating practices with global industry standards rather than functioning solely as an internal airline department. The company's network developed around two complementary capabilities. Its dedicated freighter fleet provided cargo-only capacity to a group of international destinations, while Saudia's passenger flights supplied belly capacity to a much broader set of locations. The reference material describes a fleet of eight freighter aircraft, including Boeing 747-400F and 777F aircraft, serving 13 cargo destinations. Through passenger aircraft, Saudia Cargo could reach more than 58 additional international destinations across six continents. This model connected Saudi Arabia with international freight markets while allowing the company to adjust capacity through both freighter and passenger operations. Infrastructure became a significant strategic theme during the late 2010s. In September 2018, Saudia Cargo announced two terminal projects: one at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and another at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Both projects were scheduled for completion in 2022. The planned facilities were intended to strengthen cargo-processing capabilities at the two most important Saudi aviation gateways. The company also expanded to Cairo and Dubai, extending its presence into major regional aviation and logistics centers. Saudia Cargo's activities include multi-specialized cargo handling in addition to transportation. Its customers include international clients requiring the movement of freight through scheduled air services, dedicated freighters, and the passenger network. The company's cargo fleet has included 747-400BDSF, 747-400F, and 777 Freighter aircraft, according to the reference material describing its fleet as of December 2021. The business has also undertaken public-facing partnership activity. In 2019, it sponsored the Saudi International Golf Tournament and served as the event's formal logistics partner. This connected the brand's operational role in freight and event support with a prominent Saudi sporting event. Omar Talal Hariri is identified as chief executive officer and as a member of the IATA Cargo Committee. The available sources do not provide a complete chronology of executives, ownership changes, financial performance, or detailed terminal-project outcomes. On the information available, Saudia Cargo remains an active cargo-focused company within the Saudia group, operating as a Saudi gateway to international air-freight markets through freighter aircraft, passenger-flight capacity, cargo terminals, and specialized handling services.

• 2019

  Supported the Saudi International Golf Tournament

  [1]Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org

  Saudia Cargo sponsored the Saudi International Golf Tournament and served as its formal logistics partner.

• 2018

  Announced Jeddah and Riyadh terminal projects

  [1]Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org

  Saudia Cargo announced new cargo-terminal projects at the principal airports serving Jeddah and Riyadh, with completion scheduled for 2022.

• 2008

  Joined Cargo iQ

  [1]Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org

  The company joined the IATA Cargo iQ interest group, connecting its operations with an international air-cargo process and quality initiative.

• 2007

  Established during Saudia privatization

  [1]Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org

  Saudia Cargo was established as a dedicated cargo business during the privatization and restructuring of Saudia.

A Saudi-based international air-cargo provider combining dedicated freighter operations, passenger-network belly capacity, cargo handling, and regional logistics infrastructure.

• Air freight

  Dedicated freighter services

  Cargo-only transportation operated with dedicated freighter aircraft. The described fleet includes Boeing 747-400BDSF, 747-400F, and 777 Freighter variants, supporting scheduled international freight movements and providing capacity independent of passenger-flight schedules.

• Air freight

  Passenger-network belly cargo

  Freight carriage in the lower decks of Saudia passenger aircraft. This capacity extends Saudia Cargo's reach beyond its dedicated freighter destinations, with the reference material describing access to more than 58 international destinations across six continents.

• Ground handling and logistics

  Cargo handling and terminal services

  Cargo-processing and handling services supporting the movement of freight through Saudi gateways. The company is described as providing multi-specialized cargo handling and has developed terminal infrastructure plans for Jeddah and Riyadh.

• 2019Saudi International Golf Tournament logistics partnership

  Saudi Arabia

  Saudia Cargo sponsored the Saudi International Golf Tournament and acted as the event's formal logistics partner, using the partnership to demonstrate its role in event-related freight and logistics.

  Source

• 2018

  Develop new cargo terminals in Jeddah and RiyadhStrategy

  Background

  Saudia Cargo identified cargo infrastructure at King Abdulaziz International Airport and King Khalid International Airport as an area for expansion.

  Action taken

  The company announced two terminal projects, with completion scheduled for 2022.

  Source

• 2019

  Saudia Cargo becomes logistics partner for Saudi International Golf Tournament[1]Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org

  Campaign

  Saudia Cargo sponsored the Saudi International Golf Tournament and served as its formal logistics partner.

• 2018

  Saudia Cargo announces new cargo-terminal projects[1]Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  The company announced planned terminal projects at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with completion targeted for 2022.

• 2008

  Saudia Cargo joins Cargo iQ[1]Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org

  Other

  Saudia Cargo joined the IATA Cargo iQ interest group, aligning itself with an international initiative focused on standardized air-cargo processes and service quality.

1. 1Saudia Cargoen.wikipedia.org
2. 2Saudia Cargo launches dry ice replenishment servicesaudigazette.com.sa
3. 3Saudia Cargo sponsors Mashael Al Obaidan - Air Cargo Weekaircargoweek.com
4. 4Saudia Cargo sponsors Mashael Alobaidan; one of the first Saudi female rally driversstattimes.com