SAL Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) has signed a deal with Gulf Air to provide ground handling services to the carrier's fleet across all of  Saudi Arabia’s main airports.

The handling and logistics firm said the seven-year agreement is "another step towards enhancing the expansion plans and strategic relations with diverse airlines with high cargo operational capacity."

SAL's chief executive Hesham Alhussayen emphasized the importance SAL plays in easing cargo flow at all major airports, where it provides both handling and logistics services.

SAL and Gulf Air have worked together in the past. Last year, SAL handled a total of 900,000 kg for Gulf Air in all main airports in KSA.