Deal highlights pivotal role SAL plays in facilitating cargo movements in Kingdom’s airports
SAL, Saudi Logistics Services Company, recently signed an agreement with Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Carrier, to provide ground handling solutions to their fleet at all KSA main airports. In a press communiqué, the Saudi company said that this long-term 7-year agreement is another step towards enhancing the expansion plans and strategic relations with diverse airlines with high cargo operational capacity.
“This agreement represents years of mutual cooperation in both passenger and cargo flights with Gulf Air, and that the Bahraini leading airline will benefit from SAL’s wide range of logistics services and offerings,” affirmed Hesham Alhussayen, CEO, SAL.
He further highlighted the pivotal role SAL plays in facilitating cargo movement at all main airports where the company utilizes its full logistic capacity to effectively serve airlines through its full-fledged modern facilities according to high international standards.
Captain Waleed AlAlawi, Acting Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air, welcomed the partnership and noted that such agreements will strengthen its presence and expansion into important markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SAL is a specialized ground handling company and in 2020 only it handled a total of 900,000kg for Gulf Air in all main airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
SAL provides premium ground handling services for multiple airlines at Saudi Arabia’s local airports and logistic support with cargo chain solutions. The company also connects all means of transportation with regional airports to make a significant contribution to ‘Saudi Vision 2030’ and transform the Kingdom into a global logistics hub.
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