Saudi Airlines Cargo to launch scheduled flights to and from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

On 6 December 2010, Saudi Airlines Cargo launched a new regular scheduled service between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Riyadh and Jeddah. Saudi Airlines Cargo will transport cargo to and from Schiphol with an MD-11 three times a week.

As their primary cargo consists of flowers from Africa, Schiphol is an attractive destination for Saudi Airlines Cargo on account of the nearby FloraHolland flower auction in Aalsmeer.

Saudi Airlines Cargo is represented in the Netherlands by Active Airlines Representatives BV at Schiphol. Aviapartner Cargo is the airline’s handler.

Including Saudi Airlines Cargo, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol now boasts twenty-three cargo airlines.

Cargo at Schiphol
Schiphol is Europe’s third largest airport where cargo is concerned, and ranks 16th worldwide. Air cargo contributes significantly to the development of the Dutch economy. In 2009, 1,286,372 tonnes of cargo were transported via Schiphol. More than 26,000 people are employed by companies that operate in the air cargo segment at Schiphol, such as handling agents, air cargo carriers, lorry operators and logistics service providers.

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