The launch event was officiated by His Royal Highness, Prince Saud bin Naif, Governor of the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Cargo Village covers half a million square metres of ground and positions KFIA as a multi-modal shipment and clearance destination, directly serving the Eastern Province and the Kingdom. The new facility offers direct access to Saudi Arabia, bypassing neighbouring countries.
The Cargo Village has been designed according to the latest international specifications, in order to maximise convenience for airlines and freight companies operating from KFIA. The facility guarantees express cargo delivery with minimised shipping times, whilst additionally increasing cargo capacity.
The Director-General of KFIA, Engineer Yousef Al-Dhahri, said of the development: "King Fahd International Airport is proud to present to Dammam, the Kingdom and the region this dynamic facility revolutionising the way cargo is handled in the region. KFIA's Cargo Village offers ease of shipping and cargo services while serving as a regional hub for global companies. Most importantly the Cargo Village creates new economic and employment opportunities for the Eastern Province. With our continued partnership with Changi Airports International and their efforts, we are on track to becoming one of the region's leading aviation hubs serving both passenger and cargo traffic. We anticipate that we will soon be starting the next phase as the demand for facilities is expected to grow strongly. "
The two-year construction began in December 2012 and is now fully operational. The Cargo Village has attracted leading international and regional freight companies, such as DHL Express, NAQEL, SMSA Express, TNT and UPS to establish express cargo clearance facilities and offices at the King Fahd Cargo Village.
