SINGAPORE: Air cargo handler SATS is supporting cargo operations for Kuwaiti low-cost provider Jazeera Airways in Dammam to assist preserve Kuwait’s provide chains, the businesses introduced in a joint press launch on Monday (Apr 13).
This comes as Jazeera Airways established different air-land connections to Kuwait, together with in Saudi Arabia’s Dammam, following the closure of the Kuwait Worldwide Airport amid the war in the region.
SATS is serving because the cargo handler for Jazeera’s Airbus A320neo plane working from its twin base at King Fahd Worldwide Airport in Dammam, the businesses stated.
The SATS station in Dammam started managing all air cargo shipments for Jazeera Airways on Mar 26.
This consists of common cargo and perishables comparable to frozen meats, fruit and greens, that are then transported overland to Kuwait.
The initiative is a part of Jazeera Airways’ efforts to assist Kuwait’s provide logistics in the course of the conflict within the Center East, the businesses famous.
“Via the motion of passengers and important cargo comparable to meals, pharmaceutical provides, and significant spare elements, we hope to assist preserve and preserve important air cargo connectivity open into Kuwait throughout this difficult interval,” stated SATS APAC Gateway Companies’ CEO Bob Chi.
Jazeera Airways’ CEO Barathan Pasupathi famous that the airline’s partnership with SATS was a key a part of efforts to maintain Kuwait linked.
He stated that the airline’s partnership with SATS “is a vital a part of this effort, making certain the uninterrupted movement of important cargo together with meals objects and different important provides”.
“Collectively, we aren’t solely sustaining connectivity, however reinforcing a lifeline for the group and the broader financial system throughout this era.”
SATS operates three cargo services in Saudi Arabia – in Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah. The corporate additionally has a cargo facility in Oman.
“SATS stands able to assist the motion of emergency provides from air hubs in Saudi Arabia and Oman to Gulf Cooperation Council nations,” it stated.
