SAUDIA Cargo is offering a complete domestic road feeder service (RFS) network after the government agreed to simplify customs procedures.
The move is aimed at allowing trucks carrying air freight through the country to operate in the same way as flights between Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam, with Saudia flight numbers.
"We are preparing trials with Q7 roller beds in August," said vice-president cargo commercial Peter Scholten, in a report by Loadstar.
"Once successful, we will launch a complete domestic RFS network in Saudi Arabia, which will significantly improve connectivity between our hubs."
The carrier hopes to speed up services for shippers. Previously, much of Saudi's cargo has moved via neighbours Dubai, Doha or Bahrain because of the length of time taken to clear goods and problems moving it between hubs.
The airline has also indicated that Chris Notter, formerly of Etihad and Qatar Airways, is to join Saudia as vice-president operations from July 27.
Mr Scholten added that the carrier was also in the process of developing new air cargo facilities in both Riyadh and Jeddah, developments on track to being completed by the end of this year.
Jeddah will see its cargo terminal capacity more than double from 35,000 square metres to 75,000 square metres. There are bigger plans for Riyadh to triple its capacity from 40,000 square metres to 120,000.
Mr Scholten added, "Our first half-year has been pretty good with 15 per cent overall growth. We have doubled our charter business, whilst our scheduled services have also increased."
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