Home
Transport
Aviation

Saudia Cargo expands European services

The air cargo services provider has signed a strategic agreement with Jan de Rijk Co to expand its reach

by Gulf Business

July 25, 2023

Image credit: Saudi Cargo / Twitter

Saudia Cargo, a provider of air cargo services, has signed a strategic agreement with Jan de Rijk Co., an European transportation and logistics company, to enhance its services and expand its reach in Europe.

Under this agreement, Saudia Cargo will leverage Jan de Rijk’s trucking network, which comprises a fleet of specialist vehicles, to bolster its operations and strengthen its presence in Europe.

Jan de Rijk Co., founded in 1971, is a provider of European transportation, distribution services and supply chain management solutions. Jan de Rijk Logistics operates in five business units: international transport, Benelux distribution and last-mile deliveries, contract logistics, road freight forwarding, and intermodal transport.

في ضوء استراتيجية التوسع في الأسواق الأوروبية وقعت #السعودية_للشحن اتفاقية مع شركة جان دي ريجيك الرائدة في الخدمات اللوجستية وتهدف الشراكة إلى تعزيز عمليات الشحن والاستفادة القصوى من عمليات الربط عبر خدمات النقل البري RFS، جرت مراسم التوقيع بين الطرفين في مدينة جدة بمقر الشركة pic.twitter.com/L8eret0X0D

— Saudia Cargo | السعودية للشحن (@SaudiaCargo) July 24, 2023

Saudia Cargo’s collaboration with Jan de Rijk Co. marks a significant milestone in its growth strategy, enabling it to tap into new opportunities and further build up its European operations. Saudia Cargo aims to enhance its service offerings and deliver seamless end-to-end logistics solutions to its customers by utilising Jan de Rijk’s extensive network and specialist vehicles.

“We are delighted to partner with Jan de Rijk Co. to extend our footprint in Europe and provide enhanced logistics services to our valuable customers,” said Teddy Zebitz, CEO of Saudia Cargo.

“Jan de Rijk’s extensive experience and proven track record in the European transportation industry align perfectly with our business growth objectives.

Besides, we both share same mission towards sustainability, which is an important issue for the air cargo industry, and air cargo carriers that adopt sustainable practices can help to protect the environment, improve safety, and enhance their brand reputation.

Together, we will enhance our offering for innovative and efficient solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the regional and global market.”

Fred Westdijk, CEO of Jan de Rijk Co, stated: “This agreement with Saudia Cargo presents a remarkable opportunity for both organisations. By combining our strengths, we will unlock new avenues for growth and better serve our customers. We look forward to a fruitful partnership and its mutual benefits.”