Saudia Cargo, Riyadh Cargo sign interline agreement to expand reach

Saudia Cargo and Riyadh Cargo have signed an interline agreement to expand cargo connectivity, extend network reach and provide customers with greater access to international markets through Saudi Arabia.

The partnership aims to support the expansion of Riyadh Cargo's network beyond its current destinations of London, Dubai, Cairo, Jeddah, Madrid and Malaga. According to an official release by Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, which is a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, the upcoming destinations include Mumbai, Kuala Lumpur and Dhaka, supporting Riyadh Cargo's long-term ambition to serve more than 100 global destinations by 2030.

The agreement combines Saudia Cargo's established cargo network and operational expertise with Riyadh Cargo's expanding global network and digitally native operating model. Through the interline arrangement, customers will gain broader market access, enhanced routing options and greater flexibility across key international trade corridors.

Mansour Alasmi, VP - Network & Revenue at Saudia Cargo, praised this collaboration and the mutual efforts of both carriers to enhance the Kingdom’s transport and logistics ecosystem, stating, “This 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 organisations.”

Commenting on the partnership, Pravin Singh, VP of Cargo at Riyadh Air said, “As 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.

According to the two companies, the agreement will expand available cargo capacity, improve the flow of goods across international markets and provide freight forwarders and logistics partners with more efficient and reliable cargo solutions. It will also extend the network reach of both carriers beyond their own operations through seamless interline connectivity.

The collaboration supports Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, reinforcing Riyadh and Jeddah as complementary gateways for international trade while advancing the Kingdom's ambition to become a leading global logistics hub.