South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) is the airfreight division of South African Airways (SAA).
In turn, South African Airways is monitored by the Department of Transport (DOT) under the National Government of South Africa.
SAA Cargo provides integrated global distribution network and terminal services for purposes of cargo air transportation logistics.
The division’s integrated services offer global trade links between the major cities of South Africa and the regional markets covering Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, South America, United Kingdom and USA.
The operating model for SAA Cargo division is based on a combination of the line flights, purchase of capacity from strategic partner airlines and freighter service for regional transhipment. This is supplemented by an extensive global interline and road feeder service.
SAA Cargo operates in 5 Air Cargo Terminals in South Africa, located in O. R. Tambo International Airport (ORTIA), Cape Town International Airport (CIA), King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (formerly Port Elizabeth Airport), and King Phalo Airport (formerly East London Airport ‘ELS’).
SAA Cargo owns all the above terminals except the one in King Shaka International Airport that is leased from Dube TradePort Corporation (DTPC), a company owned by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government. O.R. Tambo International Airport Terminal is the main hub.
The facilities of SAA Cargo are designed to handle all types of cargo suitable for airfreight. They also provide the company’s customers with a peace of mind as they are safe, accessible and within airport precinct.
SAA Cargo’s terminal operations in other regions are provided through partnering Ground Handling Agents who are well experienced. This provides SAA Cargo with an end to end route network that ensures rapid, safe, secured and on time delivery of much needed goods.
Vision
The vision of SAA Cargo is to be the leader in air cargo services between Africa and the world.
Mission
The mission of SAA Cargo is to deliver world-class, commercially sustainable air cargo services.
Services
SAA Cargo offers a range of air transportation logistics solutions, which ranges from essential goods such as agri-products, pharmaceuticals, valuable and vulnerable cargo, human remains, spare parts, pets, courier, diplomatic mail, dangerous goods and other related service.
South African Airways Cargo has stepped up as a trade facilitator and a solution provider to sustain supply chains to and from various countries. The solution is provided on a charter basis at the request of SAA Cargo’s customers, who are producers and suppliers of essential cargo.
All flights are operated under strict operating procedures and in full compliance to health regulatory measures by both SAA Cargo’s staff and our customers. The charters are operated on A340 600.
To make booking enquiries send an email to saacargocharterservicecentre@flysaa.com
Ground handling services are available to foreign airlines. You can gain access to world-class cargo handling facilities and equipment situated in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, East London, and Port Elizabeth owned by SAA Cargo.
The division provides ULD MANAGEMENT SERVICES which include management systems, track and trace, daily and weekly inventory checks, loss control, as well as safe and secure storage areas at our facilities.
Overseeing Department/Entity
Contact Details
The contact details of South African Airways Cargo (SAA Cargo) are listed in the table below.
| Telephone: | 011 978 1119 |
| Website: | www.flysaa.com/about-us/leading-carrier/saa-cargo/about-us |
