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JEDDAH, KSA—Saudia Cargo has announced the signing of cargo agreement with one of the leading IT and logistics operator, Cainiao Network– the logistic arm of Alibaba Group – to support e-commerce operations between China and Europe by operating five weekly flights from Hong Kong to Liege in Belgium with Riyadh city as a connection point. These flights will form a sky bridge between Asia and Europe to cater to the high demand on e-commerce, which lately became the world’s No.1 shopping preference.
Saudia Cargo CEO, Omar Hariri, commented: “We are excited for this strategic agreement which will enhance logistic services between the two continents through the famous Alibaba’s e-commerce platform and its high traffic of online shoppers. This agreement is part of our framework to transform the Kingdom into an open gate for world trade and a bridge connecting East and West by leveraging its strategic location in the center of the world. Other promising partnerships will be coming up in the near future to reinforce logistic operations of Alibaba in both continents.”
“The global pandemic has revealed the urging need for cargo services due to the rapidly growing demand on online shopping. We are working closely with our worldwide partners to execute the most effective logistic solutions to guarantee a constant flow of cargo with punctual delivery.” He added.
Cainiao logistic services cover more than 200 countries around the world placing the company as one of the most popular logistic services providers for many retailers and consumers globally.
“We are happy to launch of collaboration with Saudia Cargo. Both our sellers and customers from China, Saudi Arabia and Europe will benefit from the new flights that will decrease delivery time for their parcels. Expanding our logistics network into new regions will also help us in building efficient global exports network. This new route will be one of the key elements to create seamless logistics and increase synergy between different regions”, – comments William Xiong, Cainiao's Chief Strategist and General Manager of Export Logistics
Since the start of the pandemic, Saudia Cargo has announced several measures to ensure the continuity of its highly efficient logistic operations such as increasing cargo flights to many destinations in Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia and USA to keep a regular flow of vital products and maintain the economic and commercial sustainability in the Kingdom.
With a fleet of 7 freighter aircrafts (4 Boeing 777 and 3 Boeing 747-400F), Saudia Cargo has adequate space and tonnage capacity to haul e-commerce goods on different routes, cared for by highly trained personnel who ensure the safest delivery.
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About Cainiao Network:
Cainiao Network is one of the world's largest IT, logistics and infrastructure operators. It is part of Alibaba Group, and one of the top three in terms of cross-border deliveries in the world. The company is developing IT platforms for marketplaces and sellers, automatic supply management systems, building internal and international logistics chains, and developing artificial intelligence for self-driving cars and deliveries.
About Saudia Cargo
Saudia Cargo contributes to the fulfilment of Kingdom vision 2030 through shaping a leading logistic hub and leveraging the strategic location of Saudi Arabia. For more than 7 decades, Saudia Cargo has been one of the world’s most dynamic cargo carriers connecting 900 destinations in 175 countries through its alliance with Sky Team Cargo, the world’s largest group of air cargo airlines. The company operates a fleet of modern Boeing freighters and with specialized state-of-the-art facilities, it is well recognized to transport all types of cargo, such as general cargo, high-value shipments, dangerous goods, perishables, and pharmaceuticals, including highly sensitive vaccines. For more info, please visit www.saudiacargo.com
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