Logistics

Saudi Arabia is preparing a major overhaul of its aviation sector to make Mecca easier to reach, especially for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. As part of Vision 2030, the kingdom is using new airlines, upgraded airports, advanced transport technology, and expanded rail links to strengthen its position as a global tourism and pilgrimage hub. A central element of this strategy...

DHL Supply Chain is expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia with a major new logistics hub in Riyadh’s Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ). The project is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and strengthen the Kingdom’s role as a global logistics gateway. According to DHL, the company will invest €130 million (561.5 million SAR) to develop the facility on...

Saudi Arabia has introduced its first direct European flight to Red Sea International Airport, marking a major step in expanding global access to the Kingdom’s emerging luxury destinations. The route, launched from Milan, supports the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, according to Red Sea Global. The new service opens a streamlined gateway for European travelers to the Red Sea and...

His Excellency Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, has officially opened the new Agility Logistics Park in Jeddah, a major private-sector project valued at SAR 611 million, according to the company. The development supports Saudi Arabia’s transport and logistics ambitions under Vision 2030. The park covers a site of about 576,760 square meters and offers more...

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...