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Saudia Cargo awards WFS new multi-station cargo handling contract

Dec 16, 2025

Saudia Cargo announced the extension of its significant cargo handling partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a SATS company. The renewed contract covers comprehensive cargo handling services at eight crucial international gateways in Europe and the United States, underscoring Saudia Cargo's commitment to operational excellence and expanding its global reach.

The extended agreement encompasses key European hubs including Amsterdam Schiphol, Brussels, Frankfurt, Paris CDG, London Heathrow, and Manchester, alongside major US airports: New York JFK and Washington Dulles International Airport. This renewal builds upon a robust working relationship that was first established in these locations in 2019, reinforcing the long-standing and growing collaboration between the two entities.

The contract was formally signed at a ceremony in Jeddah by Eng. Loay Mashabi CEO and Managing Director of Saudia Cargo, and John Batten, Chief Executive Officer Gateway Services, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) at WFS.

Saudia Cargo views this renewed partnership with WFS as pivotal to its strategy, signifying an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled cargo services globally. WFS's consistent high standards and operational excellence at these key international hubs are vital in supporting Saudia Cargo’s strategic expansion and ensuring seamless connectivity for customers worldwide.

Beyond these eight locations, WFS also provides cargo handling services for Saudia Cargo at Liege in Belgium, Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, India, as well as in Bangkok, Johannesburg, and Los Angeles, highlighting the extensive nature of their global collaboration.

WFS teams at these important airport stations possess extensive experience in delivering the high quality of service Saudia Cargo expects for its customers, and this new contract reflects WFS's consistent ability to meet these standards.

The continued partnership reinforces Saudia Cargo’s dedication to leveraging strategic alliances to optimize its logistical network and provide efficient and reliable air freight solutions across its extensive global network.

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