Saudia Cargo increases frequencies to West Africa

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By Gavin van Marle

12/03/2013

Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. has further strengthened its business relationship with Fast Forward Cargo in the UAE by increasing its frequencies to West Africa from Dubai World Central.

Under an agreement signed by both parties, the new partnership will operate what is equivalent to 175 combined B747 flights between the UAE and West Africa, connecting mainly to Lagos in Nigeria and N’Djamena in Chad via Saudia Cargo’s HUBs in Riyadh and Jeddah.

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