Logistics

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...

Saudi Arabia’s preparations for the 2034 FIFA World Cup are about more than hosting a major sporting event. According to a recent Roland Berger report, the Kingdom is using the tournament as a catalyst to overhaul its national transportation and logistics infrastructure, aiming to position itself as a regional logistics leader. With over one million international visitors expected and a...

JINGDONG Logistics, known as JD Logistics, has introduced JoyExpress, a new self-operated B2C express delivery service in Saudi Arabia. JoyExpress offers customers across most regions fast doorstep delivery, including same-day or next-day options and cash-on-delivery, all managed by the company’s own trained couriers. By operating its own delivery network, JoyExpress aims to provide reliable last-mile logistics while supporting job creation...

JD.com is expanding its logistics operations in Saudi Arabia by launching JoyExpress, a business-to-consumer express delivery service. This new offering will cover nearly all of the Kingdom’s 13 provinces, intensifying JD.com’s competition with Meituan and strengthening its presence in the Middle East, according to IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform. JoyExpress will provide fast same-day and next-day deliveries for both local e-commerce...

Riyadh Integrated, developed by SILZ Company, is redefining the logistics landscape in Saudi Arabia by offering a fully integrated supply chain ecosystem that surpasses traditional logistics parks. According to Dr. Fadi Al-Buhairan, SILZ Company leverages advanced technology and seamless airport connectivity to create a hub for efficient and sustainable end-to-end logistics operations. Strategically located near King Khalid International Airport and...

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,...