Sats on the ball for air freight options in the Middle East

Sats says it hasn’t experienced material interruptions to its operations in the Middle East, despite the ongoing conflict and partial temporary airspace closures in the region. The company said it continues to monitor developments closely while maintaining operations.

The air cargo handler operates stations in Saudi Arabia and Oman, where activities continue under existing safety procedures. According to the company all employees in the region remain safe and operations have continued since late February without any major disruption.

Airspace restrictions have affected global airfreight flows, however, with cargo often redirected through alternative routes as supply chains adjust. Sats said its network allows it to manage disruptions and respond to shifting trade lanes.

Facilities in Saudi Arabia and Oman can also serve as alternative gateways for shipments into markets in the member states of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (CCASG, formerly GCC). The company added that close coordination with airline and logistics partners will continue to support cargo handling as routes and schedules continue to evolve in the short term.

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