Adam Sarkhi, cargo manager of Royal Jordanian Airlines, gives a ticket (Jed-Amman-Jed) to C.P. Saleem of Islamic Development Bank (IDB). — Courtesy photo







JEDDAH — Alpha Cargo, which is an IATA certified agent, intends to expand its check-in and cargo handling facilities in the coming years to support the Saudi government’s endeavors to improve services being rendered to the guests of God, said K.P. Abdul Salam, managing director of the company, recently here.



He said: “Our aim is to become a dependable city check-in provider for Saudi aviation industry, especially during the Haj and Umrah pilgrim seasons.”



The company’s city check-in service for Haj pilgrims has proved to be a boon for pilgrims and has been appreciated by the airlines for the smooth and streamlined cargo delivery, he said.



“Several airlines have shown interest in providing the city baggage check-in service to foreign Haj pilgrims in coordination with cargo companies as the service has proved helpful to airlines in carrying out smooth operation of their out-going Haj flights without delay,” he said.



Salam said the city check-in service would benefit thousands of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Turkish, Malaysian, African and other pilgrims, and will help reduce overcrowding of pilgrims at airports.



“Our company has the manpower and logistics to provide the service, meeting the expectations of both pilgrims and airlines,” he said.



Alpha Cargo, a leading freight and forwarding with 40 years services in Jeddah, hosted its annual Iftar party at Jeddah Trident.



Diplomats, businessmen, media persons and community leaders attended the event. Salam highlighted the company’s achievements over the past year during the event.



“We enjoy helping individuals and corporates transport their shipments — be it their personal effects, unaccompanied baggage, valuables or time-bound shipments, product samples, documents, medicine, relief aid and dangerous goods.” — SG