Saudia Cargo lands in Hong Kong with a new JV: The Kingdom’s national cargo airline Saudia Cargo launched a new Hong Kong-based JV, Saudia Cargo Global, in collaboration with the Chinese airlines’ sales services firm Tam Group, according to a statement. The new entity is set to be Saudia Cargo’s new command center for Asia-Pacific and Greater China.

Who’s doing what: The JV will offer services tailored to the Greater China market, including freighter operations, e-commerce solutions, and specialized pharma logistics solutions, the statement read. Meanwhile, Tam Group will contribute its expertise in the Greater China market and its regional networks.

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Growing Asia ties: Saudia inked an MoU in April with China’s Henan Aviation Group to ramp up services between Riyadh and Zhengzhou via the Air Silk Road. It also inked an MoU with China Cargo Airline the same month to enhance collaboration in air cargo operations and develop specialized logistics services.

About Tam Group: Tam Group offers general sales and services solutions to 32 carriers globally, according to the statement. The company has some 38 branches spread across 17 countries in Asia Pacific, the Americas and Europe. The Hong Kong-based firm and Saudia Cargo first worked together in 1986, and the pair has maintained a steady partnership for nearly 40 years.

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