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Saudia Cargo and China Cargo Airlines have signed a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening freight connectivity across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.<\/p>\n

Central to the partnership is a sharp increase in cargo flight frequencies between Riyadh and Shanghai, coupled with enhanced access to European destinations.<\/p>\n

The agreement reflects both carriers\u2019 shared goal of boosting trade flows and expanding their global reach.<\/p>\n

A milestone in the deal is the launch of the first-ever direct cargo route between Riyadh and Budapest. This new service is expected to solidify Saudi Arabia\u2019s position as a logistics hub linking Europe and Asia, while laying the groundwork for further expansion into African markets.<\/p>\n

In addition to new routes, the collaboration will offer customers expanded cargo solutions, including advanced cold chain capabilities and integrated road freight services – supporting a more agile and comprehensive logistics network.<\/p>\n

Loay Mashabi, chief executive and managing director of Saudia Cargo<\/a>, said: \u201cThis partnership with China Cargo Airlines is a pivotal moment for Saudia Cargo and a testament to our unwavering commitment to expanding our global reach and enhancing our service offerings. By strengthening our network between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, we are not only facilitating trade but also actively contributing to the Kingdom’s vision of becoming a world-class logistics hub. The new Riyadh-Budapest route is particularly exciting, opening up new avenues for trade and connectivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mashabi added: \u201cThis strategic partnership reflects both parties’ shared commitment to innovation, enhancing customer satisfaction, and strengthening the efficiency of global supply chains. It also comes as an extension of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the two parties earlier this year, within the framework of their shared vision for enhanced cooperation in the air cargo sector.”<\/p>\n

READ MORE NEWS: Saudia Cargo signs two Global Logistics Partnership agreements<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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