Saudi Cargo signs deal with Cainiao

Saudi Arabian Cargo has signed a one-year "Space and Service Commitment" agreement with Alibaba Group's logistics arm, Cainiao Network, which runs until 31 March 2024, under which it will increase the number of regular freighter flights operated by Saudi Airlines Cargo from Hong Kong to Riyadh and Liege. Under the programme, which will see the addition of regular freighter flights from Hong Kong to Riyadh and Liège, Saudi Airlines Cargo will continue its commitment to providing tailor-made solutions to one of the world's leading e-commerce retailers.

"The new agreement is a testament to our continued commitment to providing reliable and efficient airfreight services to one of the world's leading logistics and e-commerce companies," said Saudi Airlines Cargo's Chief Executive Officer, "We are delighted to continue this partnership by exploring new routes from Hong Kong and China to other destinations and providing them with a customised solution that meets their constantly changing needs with customised solutions. And said the success of last year's partnership agreement with Cainiao has enabled Saudi Cargo to achieve significant growth in e-commerce shipments, and we have increased the capacity and number of cargo flights to destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America to ensure that we continue to meet growing e-commerce demand.