The ice is aimed at temperature-controlled products such as perishable and pharmaceuticals which require specific temperature requirements while being transported and stored. This new service can be provided to clients 48 hours in advance, prior to service delivery.
Saudia Cargo’s Chief Commercial Officer, Abdulrahman Al-Mubarak emphasised: “Our Dry Ice Replenishment service is now available at Jeddah and Riyadh stations for import and transit cargo in the first stage and soon it will be provided to the rest of the stations as well. Moreover, the ground handling unit always dedicates its efforts towards providing the best industry solutions, ensuring the safe and secure handling of all loads and cargoes.”
Al-Mubarak also underscored Saudia Cargo’s efforts in enhancing its logistical capabilities and ground handling services, pointing out the company’s direction towards diversification of its products and services in order to meet the growing demand for air cargo and logistics, in line with the Saudi vision 2030 that aims to empower the logistics industry and make the Kingdom a unique global logistical hub.