Logistics

A.P. Moller – Maersk and Unilever have launched an electric van pilot in Saudi Arabia to advance low‑emission logistics and support national sustainability objectives. The move is positioned as a practical step toward decarbonising road transport, with both companies expanding collaboration to scale clean operations. Goals and global progress Maersk is pursuing net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, backed...

SAL Logistics Services has entered a strategic partnership with TAM Group to expand air cargo connectivity between China and Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed during the Transport Logistic Southeast Asia Exhibition in Singapore. This marks SAL’s first international expansion, launching operations in China—one of the world’s most dynamic logistics markets. The partners aim to strengthen the China – Saudi...

Saudi Arabia is advancing a major high-speed rail initiative to connect the Red Sea with the Arabian Gulf, a move set to reshape national mobility and regional trade, according to Okaz Arabic daily. The flagship “Land Bridge” will link Jeddah to Dammam via Riyadh across nearly 1,500 kilometers of track, according to Okaz Arabic daily. Travel between Riyadh and Jeddah...

Saudi Logistics Services Company (SAL) plans to build one of Saudi Arabia’s largest privately developed logistics zones at Falcon City in northern Riyadh. The company expects to invest about SAR 4.2 billion ($1.14 billion), according to the company’s announcement. To secure the site, SAL signed a 30-year lease for 1.57 million square metres with Sela Company, with a 15-year extension...

FedEx is making a significant move into Saudi Arabia, investing $1.5 billion to establish a major regional hub at King Salman International Airport in Riyadh. This expansion, according to multiple industry sources, is closely aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan to transform the country into a global logistics and trade center. Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector is undergoing rapid modernization....

DHL eCommerce has acquired a minority stake in AJEX Logistics Services, a Saudi Arabian company, in a move that highlights the expansion of the Kingdom’s e-commerce industry, according to information from DHL Group. This partnership brings together DHL’s global logistics capabilities with AJEX’s extensive regional network, aiming to address the rising demand for parcel delivery in Saudi Arabia and the...

HOYER Group has announced the opening of a new office in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, aiming to boost its logistics and chemical industry services across the Middle East. This expansion is intended to strengthen the company's regional presence and support the growing demand for reliable supply chain solutions in the area, according to company sources. The Dammam office will serve as...

Lufthansa will restart nonstop flights between Munich and Riyadh in October 2025, marking a significant move that goes beyond expanding air travel. This new route, scheduled three times a week with the efficient A350-900 aircraft, highlights deepening economic and geopolitical ties between Germany and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The connection comes as both countries pursue major transformations—Germany in its...

A high-level Saudi delegation, led by the Transport General Authority, recently visited the United Kingdom’s Department for Transport in London to strengthen cooperation in rail transport, according to the Saudi Press Agency. This official visit, held from August 12 to 14, aimed to activate a memorandum of understanding between the two countries, focusing on innovation and modernization in rail systems....

TT Club, a prominent international insurer specializing in transport and logistics, has formed a strategic reinsurance partnership with The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya), Saudi Arabia’s leading insurance provider. This collaboration has resulted in a new liability insurance product specifically designed for the transport and logistics sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Approved by the country's insurance regulator for...