# Saudia Cargo (IATA SV · ICAO SVA · AWB 065)

> Saudia Cargo is the freight arm of Saudi flag carrier Saudia, operating under IATA code SV with AWB prefix 065. Headquartered in Jeddah, the company operates ten freighters and also markets the belly capacity of the Saudia passenger fleet. It is a member of the SkyTeam Cargo alliance. For forwarders, Saudia Cargo is the main access route to the Saudi market and a link between Asia and Europe via Jeddah and Riyadh. CEIV Pharma certification and specialised products cover temperature-controlled and sensitive shipments.

## Quick facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Legal | Saudi Airlines Cargo Company |
| IATA | `SV` |
| ICAO | `SVA` |
| AWB prefix | `065` |
| Country | SA |
| Group | Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines) |
| Tracking | https://saudiacargo.com/en/digital-services?tab=trackShipment |

## Overview

Saudia Cargo is the freight arm of Saudia, the state-owned flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, and operates as a separate company headquartered in Jeddah. It markets its own dedicated freighter capacity alongside the belly capacity of the Saudia passenger fleet; according to the carrier, more than 140 passenger aircraft are available for that purpose. The freighter fleet comprises ten aircraft (as of September 2026, carrier statement) of the types Boeing 747-400ERF, Boeing 777F, Boeing 747-400BCF and Airbus A330-300P2F. In the summer of 2026 the company announced an order for four additional Boeing 777-200F; the first aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2026, the remaining three during 2027.

The operational hubs are King Abdulaziz International in Jeddah (JED) and King Khalid International in Riyadh (RUH). In Europe, Liege (LGG) serves as a freight gateway; Liege and Dubai (DXB) were opened as hubs in 2020. According to the carrier the network covers around 90 destinations. Ground handling at the main European and North American stations is provided by Worldwide Flight Services.

For forwarders the relevant identifiers are the IATA code SV, the ICAO code SVA and the AWB prefix 065; air waybills are issued in the format 065-XXXXXXXX. Saudia Cargo is a member of the SkyTeam Cargo alliance and offers its product family for general, express and specialised cargo. Its own focus areas are pharmaceuticals, perishables, dangerous goods, mail, courier traffic, e-commerce and the carriage of horses. In October 2023 the company obtained the IATA CEIV Pharma certification. Shipment tracking and barcode generation run through its own website, electronic booking through the CHAMP portal. Saudia Cargo is led by CEO and Managing Director Loay Mashabi.

## Hubs

- JED
- RUH
- LGG
- DXB

## Fleet

- Boeing 747-400ERF × 0

- Boeing 777F × 0

- Boeing 747-400BCF × 0

- Airbus A330-300P2F × 0

- Boeing 777-200F × 4

## Sources

- [Saudia Cargo – Our Fleet](https://saudiacargo.com/en/our-reach/our-fleets)

- [Saudia Cargo – About Us](https://saudiacargo.com/en/about-us)

- [SkyTeam Cargo – Saudia Cargo member profile](https://www.skyteam.com/en/cargo/about/saudia-cargo)

- [Worldwide Flight Services – Pressemitteilung 15.12.2025](https://www.wfs.aero/saudia-cargo-awards-wfs-new-multi-station-cargo-handling-contract-at-eight-major-airports-in-europe-and-the-us/)

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