SAL Saudi Logistics Services (SAL), a leading integrated logistics provider, announced the renewal of its long-standing strategic partnership with Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national carrier of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Under this recently signed agreement, SAL will continue to provide a comprehensive suite of ground handling and air cargo solutions for Royal Jordanian flights at all major airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This step deepens the long-standing partnership between the two companies, a relationship that has proven successful over the years in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of both companies. Under the renewed agreement, SAL will provide comprehensive operational services, including, but not limited to, ground handling for cargo, aircraft loading and unloading at the airport, and all supporting logistics services that guarantee the highest levels of accuracy and speed.
A strategic context aligned with Vision 2030
This renewal falls within the broader context of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to transform the Kingdom into a global logistics hub connecting three continents. SAL, a subsidiary of Saudi Airlines Cargo, plays a pivotal role in realizing this vision by developing and enhancing the operational efficiency of logistics infrastructure at Saudi airports. Royal Jordanian Airlines is a key regional partner, operating regular passenger and cargo flights to the Kingdom, making this collaboration vital for strengthening trade and tourism between the two brotherly nations.
The importance of the agreement and its expected impact
Domestically, the renewed partnership reinforces SAL’s position as a leading and trusted provider of ground handling services in the Kingdom, and underscores its ability to meet the requirements of major regional and international airlines. Regionally, the agreement contributes to strengthening economic ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and facilitates the movement of trade and air cargo through one of the most important air corridors in the Middle East.
In a statement to the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), SAL clarified that the contract does not have a fixed monetary value, as service fees are calculated based on demand and actual transactions according to agreed-upon rates. The company anticipates that this agreement will have a positive financial impact on its results during its term, reflecting confidence in the continued growth of Royal Jordanian's operations in the Saudi market. This collaboration embodies both parties' commitment to enhancing the quality of services provided and achieving operational excellence, paving the way for expanding integrated services in the air cargo sector in the future.
