Logistics

JD.com is expanding its logistics operations in Saudi Arabia, positioning itself as a significant player in the Middle East’s supply chain sector. JD Logistics has hired over 1,000 employees and opened new warehouses across Saudi Arabia. According to company sources, it has launched a major automotive spare parts center in partnership with Chery, serving vehicles from five leading brands. Additionally,...

DHL Group has announced plans to invest over EUR500 million ($540 million) in the Middle East by 2030, with a particular emphasis on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, according to the company. This initiative will strengthen logistics infrastructure and expand operational capacity across all four DHL business units: DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL...

NEOM, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious $500-billion project, has introduced the country’s first fully automated, remote-controlled cranes at its Red Sea port, according to the Associated Press. This development is a major step as NEOM prepares to launch port operations in 2026. The installation of advanced ship-to-shore and electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes at Terminal 1 will allow the port to handle the...

The Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo has opened in Riyadh, spotlighting innovations and solutions for the logistics sector. Under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, the event is being held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center and features over 3,500 products and services aimed at enhancing supply chain operations. His Excellency Dr. Rumaih Bin...

The Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ) Company has been recognized with two major industry awards for excellence in logistics operations, infrastructure, and innovative technology. At the first-ever Logistics Saudi Awards, SILZ Company was named both Logistics Hub of the Year and Logistics Real Estate Company of the Year. These honors highlight SILZ Company’s leading role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s logistics...

Emirates Stallions Group (ESG) has secured a 16-year usufruct agreement for 13,000 square metres of warehouse space in Saudi Arabia, according to the company. This deal, made through ESG’s subsidiary Vision Furniture & Decoration Factory, includes two facilities measuring 7,448 and 5,991 square metres. The agreement was signed with the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON). The...

Saudi Arabia’s logistics and supply chain sector is in the spotlight tonight as the winners of the Logistics Saudi Awards 2025 are set to be revealed during a major ceremony in Riyadh. Organized by Logistics Middle East, this inaugural event recognizes outstanding achievements across the industry, including freight, warehousing, sustainability, technology, and leadership. The shortlist, announced last month, includes established...

A delegation from Enterprise Singapore, led by Deputy Managing Director Tan Soon Kim, visited Riyadh to explore business opportunities for Singaporean companies in Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure and logistics sectors. The mission focused on advancing collaboration in maritime and aviation, with Singaporean firms gaining strategic roles in port operations and aviation services. These efforts support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 objective to...

Saudi Arabia has unveiled a major initiative to transform its transportation sector, committing to a multi-trillion-dollar investment in a new, integrated mobility ecosystem, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The centerpiece of this effort is the “Future Mobility Sandbox,” a 1.56 square kilometer facility on the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) campus, designed to test and develop...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, in partnership with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, has launched a new multi-modal transport testing facility on the KAUST campus in Thuwal, according to a KAUST press release. Spanning 1.56 square kilometers along the Red Sea coast, this future mobility sandbox...