The new service raises the efficiency of trade and supports the Kingdom’s 2030 vision and enhances its position as a vital logistical center
FedEx, the world’s largest rapid transport company, has passed its first flights to Saudi Arabia, to connect the Kingdom to the United States of America and Europe, making Vidix the first provider of fast logistical transport services that allows a direct flight line linking the Kingdom to Western countries. This strategic step will enhance access to global trade lines and contribute to supporting the goals of Vision 2030 of diversifying the economy, facilitating trade and upgrading the Kingdom’s position as a global logistical power.
FedEx runs the new flight six times a week, to link Riyadh to Americans and Europe, with subsequent connecting flights to Guanggo and Shanghai, using a B777 cargo plane. The shipments heading to the northern Gulf markets are being distributed from Riyadh, via the FedEx air network and the road network in the Middle East. This service allows small and medium -sized companies in the Kingdom to supply shipments from the main global markets quickly and reliably through rapid and economic shipping solutions, and it also has a special value for urgent delivery operations in the vital sectors.
Professor Awad bin Atallah Al -Salami, Executive Vice President of Economic Policies and Air Cargo at the General Authority of Civil Aviation, stated: “Vidix investing in operating its direct flights to the Kingdom reflects the commitment of global partners to contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of the Saudi aviation sector, and supporting the targets of Saudi Vision 2030.”
On this occasion, Richard Smith, CEO of International Operations and CEO of Airlines in FedEx, said: “This new flight is a strategic expansion of our global network, as it enhances our level of connection across the Middle East and increases our global operations. This expansion reflects our commitment to expanding commercial corridors that are in line with the needs of our developed customers. As we continue to grow and adapt Our network, in addition to this connection guarantees our customers to work quickly and more confidence in an increasingly dynamic commercial environment. “
“By enhancing logistical interconnection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, companies in all parts of the Kingdom are more effective in the global scene, and we enable them to integrate smoothly into international supply chains. This achievement confirms our continued investments in accelerating economic growth, And support the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a pioneering logistical center. The launch of this trip, as well as improving our customs clearance and receipt and delivery services, represents a pivotal step towards consolidating our long -term presence in the Kingdom.
The air freight sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is witnessing an accelerated growth, reaching 0.92 million tons in 2024, and is expected to double three times to reach 2.45 million tons by 2033, highlighting the strong demand for confidential logistical solutions, which will enable trade and support trade. In addition to the expansion of the connection and ability range, the dedicated charging plane provides an additional space for large, huge, heavy, or loaded charges on mobile platforms, and it is also equipped to deal with the controlled goods in its temperature and dangerous goods, which meets the specialized needs of the highly growing and undergoing sectors, such as energy, manufacturing, mining, and care Health, cars.
This network is supported by digital solutions that improve vision, efficiency and control along the supply chain, in a way that contributes to enriching customer experience, as FedEx provides a set of comprehensive digital tools that ensure customs clearance in automatic and simplified ways, to help companies deal more easily with the complex requirements of international trade.
The new FedEx trip is a basic pillar of the company’s growth strategy in the Kingdom, and reflects its full commitment to promoting the trade link between the Kingdom and Western countries. This strategy includes the development of infrastructure, such as the regional pivotal center planned at King Salman International Airport, which is expected to serve the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar. In addition, FedEx launched the Vidix Logistics Sector specializing in the services of shipping agents in the Kingdom. The expansion also includes the development of employees and the use of the latest technologies, which confirms the company’s role in advancing the Kingdom’s transformation into a global center for trade and logistical services.
