First Forwarding Ltd is the Cargo GSA of Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia Cargo) in Bangladesh since November 2019. Through Saudia Cargo’s extensive global network spanning four continents and 90 international destinations, FFL delivers reliable air freight solutions out of Dhaka — backed by a dedicated freighter fleet and ample capacity on passenger flights across Asia, Africa, Europe, the USA, and Australia
Saudia Cargo is a member of SkyTeam Cargo, the world’s largest global airline cargo alliance — founded in 2000, with 12+ member airlines.
| Name | Title |
| Mr. Shafik Kassim | Executive Director |
| Ms. Abeeda Rahman | GM – Commercial |
| Mr. Nazir Ahmed | AGM Revenue & Pricing |
| Mr. Jahangir Alam | Manager – Business Development |
| Mr. Mostafa Kamal | GM – Finance & Corporate Services |
| Mr. Mohibur Rahman | Head of Control Tower |
A global air cargo carrier recognized for delivering customized solutions for a life uninterrupted
Our “human-first” mindset is the catalyst towards all our important decision-making. We are not in the business of moving boxes, but rather, serving communities around the world.
Saudia Cargo is shaping the future of air freight, transforming Saudi Arabia into a global logistics powerhouse in line with Vision 2030. Leveraging the Kingdom’s strategic location, we are strengthening our fleet, investing in advanced infrastructure, and adopting digital technologies to enhance efficiency and capacity. Guided by our brand promise “Life Uninterrupted,” we connect economies, empower businesses, and enable seamless global trade.
Eng. Loay Mashabi
CEO & Managing Director
U.S. President Roosevelt gifts King Abdulaziz a Douglas DC-3
Establishment of Saudi Arabian Airlines announced
Saudi Arabian Airlines purchases five cargo aircraft
DC-3 enters the commercial fleet
Saudi Arabian Airlines is established under the patronage of King Faisal
DC-6A replaced DC-4, serving Khartoum, Dubai, and Mumbai
First nonstop all-cargo service starts between the Kingdom and Europe
747-200F cargo aircraft added to the fleet
Global network expands to Athens, Nairobi, and Bangkok
Boeing 747F services begin to London, Paris, Frankfurt, and Amsterdam
Air Cargo hub established in Brussels, covering Southern Europe
Air Cargo hub established in Taipei, Taiwan
Opens All-cargo route to Tokyo
Fleet bolstered with addition of four MD-11 cargo aircraft
Rebrands to Saudi Arabian Airlines
Scheduled cargo flights to Dhaka and Addis Ababa launched
Direct flights to Hong Kong initiated
Cargo operations expand to Shanghai and later Guangzhou, China
Cargo division privatized; Saudi Airlines Cargo Co. LLC established and announced
New cargo station launched in Milan, Italy
Expands operations to Vienna, Johannesburg, and Saigon, Vietnam commence
Saudia Cargo becomes 2nd largest cargo airline out of Dubai
Two 747-8F aircrafts join the Saudia Cargo fleet
Launches direct B747 freighter services from Europe to Doha
Four B777-F aircrafts join the Saudia Cargo fleet
Achieves award for the International Cargo Airline of the Year
Saudia Cargo begins implementing the 2030 transformation strategy
Cargo ground handling division incorporated into a separate entity as SAL
Saudi Airlines Cargo inaugurated its brand-new cargo sales office in the Dubai International Airport Free Zone
Joins SkyTeam Alliance
Operates direct flights from Nairobi to Liege
Introduces freighter passenger services in response to pandemic-related market changes
747 freighter introduced to fleet
Adds Shanghai station to the scheduled cargo flights
Launches hubs in Dubai (DXB) and Liege (LGG)
Signs agreement with Cainiao for e-commerce logistics services
Transports 40 million vaccine doses to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Achieves the award for Best Air Cargo Company in Asia by Air Cargo News
Achieves Aviation Excellence Award for its commitment to on-time delivery of shipments by 90%.
Begins operations at new stations in Johannesburg, Toronto, and Shenzhen
Increases flights to Hong Kong by 16 flights per week to meet the growing global demand for e-commerce shipments
Expands the cargo destination network through the Cargo.one platform to cover more than 90 global destinations.
Strengthens the e-commerce link between East and West through cooperation with both Cainiao and WFS/STATS for logistics services
Implements the first experience of the transit system for logistical linkage between sea and air ports in the Kingdom.
Achieves Best e-commerce Transportation Company in the Middle East
Increases the rate of weights transported for e-commerce shipments by 22%
