Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) has moved some of its services to the newly-launched facilities at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA).
This comes in line with SAL new operational plan aiming to enhance ground-handling services and streamline the cargo acceptance procedures through the village, which is a global integrated logistics platform for cargo and supply services.
Export cargo handling, domestic cargo handling and express mail services will be provided in the first phase.
SAL CEO Omar Hariri said: “The movement of ground handling services to the new facilities will undoubtedly enhance the cargo operations being provided during the COVID-19 crisis and ensure the continuity of the logistic operations and the flow of cargo.”
The operational capacity has doubled and will reach 450,000 tons a year in a total area of 67,000 sq m. There are 10 aircraft aprons and 15 docks for loading and unloading goods inside trucks. There are free parking areas for customers.
