CARGO-

SGS to prep cargo aircraft for SAL: Tadawul-listed Saudi Ground Services (SGS) inked an addendum to its 2022 sign-off agreement with Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) to provide it with ramp and cargo aircraft prep services, according to a Tadawul disclosure. Under the SAR 16 mn contract, SGS will offer cargo aircraft and water services for three years — effective until the end of 2027 — with the investment ticket valid for each of the contracted years. The value of the agreement is pegged to the expected demand for services at the prices specified in the agreement.

AVIATION-

Seven international airlines have returned to Iraq’s airspace, INA reports, quoting a statement by the Iraqi General Company for Air Navigation Services. The airlines include German Cargo, Swiss Air, Lufthansa, Qantas, Giant Cargo, Lot Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. This comes after Iraq reopened its southern airspace in June for flights departing from or arriving at Basra International Airport during daylight hours.

DIGITIZATION-

Iran moves to digitalize its freezones: Iran launched three digital platforms — part of a smart transformation initiative — that aim to improve efficiency and transparency across its freetrade and economic zones, Tehran Times reports. The initiative aims to expedite delivery services and custom clearance operations as well as reduce the impact of sanctions on Iran’s freetrade zones.

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