New Saudi Arabia carrier Riyadh Air has launched cargo operations. Riyadh Cargo will offer belly-hold capacity on its wide-body aircraft, of which it has over 120 on order. Riyadh Cargo has already carried cargo between Riyadh and London Heathrow, including garments, textiles, fresh flowers, seafood, tea and coffee.
The carrier has partnered with CHAMPS’s Cargo spot-neo platform and has invested in digitally tracked unit load devices in partnership with Unilode.
Ground handling and hub management are delivered in partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company at key including Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah.
It also provides centralized airwaybill control, with round‑the‑clock access to AWB stock.
Riyadh Air plans to increase its fleet to over 180 aircraft and reach over 100 destinations by 2030.
Global Head of Cargo, Pravin Singh, said: “Launching within a live environment allows us to test, learn, and continuously refine how we operate, while delivering real value to our customers from the get-go. The launch of the brand is a foundational step in building a cargo business that grows alongside our network expansion and supports Saudi Arabia’s broader logistics ambitions.”
