Saudi Cargo said it will increase cargo flights to and from Liege Airport in Belgium which, in turn, will be connected to Saudia Cargo’s vast global network.

"To boost cargo activities and operational flexibility, Saudia Cargo has chosen Liege Airport as an additional airport in Europe for its regular cargo operations as well as for charter flights," it said in a statement.

Saudia Cargo is the air freight company of Saudi Arabian Airlines based in Jeddah with numerous operations in Europe.

"This contract cements the role Liege Airport plays in the center of global logistics. Saudia Cargo has been operating with us since last year with intensified connections to/from the US, Africa, and the Middle East," said Frédéric Jacquet, CEO of Liege Airport.

"This leading air cargo company has signed a partnership with Alibaba Group’s logistic arm, Cainiao, and our airport will remain a crossroad for world trade operations. We look forward to establishing a strong relationship with such a reputable airline," he added.

Meanwhile, Hassan Zaki Al-Dessi, Saudia Cargo’s Executive Director Operations Performance said: "This partnership aligns perfectly with the airline’s business goals, and we are thrilled to extend our commercial partnership to further strengthen our position in the European arena and highlight Liege Airport’s strong presence in the global logistic network."

Saudia Cargo is part of the world’s largest air cargo alliance, Skyteam cargo. Saudia Cargo is known for its premium air cargo shipping services of all types of cargo such as pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, live animals, among others.