We Exist To Care

We empower people and businesses to stay connected and move forward with innovative solutions, human-centered approach, and bold ambition.
With our relentless resilience, agility, and unwavering commitment, we're the global enabler of reliable cargo flow, fueling growth and progress across the world.  Situated in the heart of the world, we ensure that life continues, uninterrupted.

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149

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149

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Destinations

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Aircraft

CEO MESSAGE

Moving Towards the Future

Saudia Cargo has achieved remarkable strides in the global air cargo industry, evolving into a dynamic global player. We are committed to delivering exceptional services and solutions that not only meet customer expectations, but exceed them, while simultaneously supporting the advancement of businesses and communities worldwide.  

Saudia Cargo sees challenges like pandemics, market shifts, and climate change as opportunities to serve communities and humanity better. Our company's inspiration comes from people, and it is steadfast in its commitment to serving humanity. Saudia Cargo is continuously simplifying business processes, exploring new markets, and seeking opportunities to extend its reach. 

Our company’s core is based on resilience, and an ethos that is built on agility and flexibility. This is how we will ensure life, worldwide, stays uninterrupted keeping people and meeting their needs as the reason for Saudia Cargo's existence. 

TEDDY ZEBITZ
OUR PHILOSOPHY

TO SERVE AND EMPOWER

We strive to establish enduring relationships and collaborations by putting people at the center of our business operations, by providing specialized solutions that make it easier for our clients to deal with change and uncertainty. We are the local hero bringing the world to Saudi. We build relationships while holding onto our brand promise of life uninterrupted.
    THE ANNOUNCEMENT

    1940s

    1945
    U.S. President Roosevelt gifts King Abdul Aziz a Douglas DC-3
    1946
    Establishment of Saudi Arabian Airlines announced
    1949
    Purchase of a Bristol aircraft for cargo transport

    1950s

    1955
    DC-3 enters the commercial fleet

    1960s

    1963
    Saudi Arabian Airlines is established as a corporation signed by King Faisal
    1964
    DC-6A replaced DC-4 and services to Khartoum, Dubai, and Mumbai begin.

    1970s

    1971
    First nonstop all-cargo service starts between the Kingdom and Europe
    1977
    38,000 tons carried
    1978
    747-200F cargo aircraft added to the fleet
    1979
    61,000 tons carried

    1980s

    1980
    Global network expands to Athens, Nairobi, and Bangkok.
    1981
    Boeing 747F services to London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam.
    1986
    Air Cargo hub established in Brussels.
    1988
    Air Cargo hub established in Taipei, Taiwan.

    1990s

    1990
    All-cargo route to Tokyo opens
    1991
    184,000 tons carried
    1995
    Fleet bolstered with addition of four MD-11 cargo aircraft.
    1996
    Rebranding to Saudi Arabian Airlines

    2000s

    2000
    Cargo freighter service to Delhi and Chennai begins.
    2003
    270,000 tons carried
    2003
    Scheduled cargo flights to Dhaka and Addis Ababa launched.
    2004
    Direct flights to Hong Kong initiated.
    2005
    Operations expand to Shanghai and later Guangzhou, China.
    2007
    322,000 tons carried
    2008
    Cargo division privatized; Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. LLC established.
    2009
    New station launched in Milan, Italy.

    2010s

    2010
    368,000 tons carried
    2012
    Operations to Vienna, Johannesburg, and Saigon, Vietnam commence
    2013
    Becomes 2nd largest airline for cargo out of Dubai
    2013
    Two 747-8F aircrafts joined the fleet
    2014
    Launches direct B747 freighter services from Europe to Doha
    2015
    Four B777-F aircrafts joined the fleet
    2017
    Saudi Airlines Cargo has been awarded the international cargo airline of the year
    2017
    637,000 tons carried
    2017
    The Transformation of Strategy 2030 began.
    2018
    Saudi Airlines Cargo inaugurated its brand-new cargo sales office in the Free Zone of Dubai International Airport.

    2020s

    2020
    Launches hubs in Dubai (DXB) and Liege (LGG)
    2020
    Introduces freighter passenger services to adapt to market changes due to the pandemic
    2020
    747 freighter introduced to fleet
    2020
    Adds a new hub at Liege
    2021
    Recognized as an On-Time Hero for operational excellence
    2021
    Signs an agreement with Cainiao for e-commerce logistics
    2021
    Transfers 40 million doses of vaccines to Saudi Arabia with UNICEF
    2022
    Maintains a 90% OTP rate, surpassing the industry average
    2023
    Begins operations at new stations in Johannesburg, Toronto, and Shenzhen
    2023
    Partnership with Cainiao and WFS/STATS to improve East-West e-commerce connectivity
    Awards

    Best Places to Work

    SAUDI ARABIA

    2022

    International Cargo Airline of the Year Highly Acclaimed Award

    Air Cargo India

    2022

    Most Innovative Company-Transformation

    Transport Logistics Middle East TLME Innovation Awards

    2022

    Most Innovative Performer

    Transport Logistics Middle East TLME Innovation Awards

    2022

    On-Time Hero Award

    TLME Heroes of the Pandemic Awards

    2021

    Airline of the Year-Asia Award

    Air Cargo News Awards

    2021

    International Air Cargo Marketer of the year Award

    STAT Trade Times Award for Excellence in Air Cargo

    2020
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