Logistics

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...

Saudi Arabia to Host Inaugural Inter Aviation Arabia in 2026 Saudi Arabia will host the inaugural Inter Aviation Arabia in Riyadh in February 2026, a major step in its drive to become a global aviation and travel hub as part of its Vision 2030 strategy. Organized by RX, a leading international exhibition organizer, the event will unite key players from...

Saudi Arabia is making a major push to become a leading force in global aviation, with the launch of Riyadh Air and the transformation of Saudia. This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader Vision 2030, aimed at diversifying the economy and establishing Saudi Arabia as a key player in international logistics and tourism, according to the Associated Press. Riyadh...

Isabel Fernandez, Director at Efficio, has been named as a jury member for the first Logistics Saudi Awards, which will be held at voco Riyadh on May 21, 2025. The awards feature 26 categories spanning the entire logistics sector, with nominations closing at midnight on April 24. With more than three decades of consulting expertise, Isabel Fernandez specializes in operational...

Saudi Arabia's Rise in the Feeder Shipping Sector Saudi Arabia is set to become a powerhouse in the feeder shipping sector across the Middle East, Eastern Africa, Turkiye, and South Asia by 2030, according to research from Arthur D. Little. The global feeder shipping market is projected to reach $451 billion by the end of the decade, with the Kingdom...

Dr Abdullah Alabdulkarim, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Logistics Academy, will serve as a jury member for the first Logistics Saudi Awards, scheduled at voco Riyadh on May 21, 2025. According to event organizers, nominations are now open in 26 categories spanning the entire logistics industry, with submissions closing at midnight on April 17. Appointed by the Academy’s Board...

The logistics industry in Saudi Arabia is rapidly evolving, and the Logistics Saudi Awards 2025 aim to celebrate the pioneers driving this progress. Scheduled for May 21 at VOCO Riyadh, the awards will honor exceptional businesses and leaders in the Kingdom's logistics and supply chain sectors. The awards feature 26 categories recognizing significant contributions across various segments, including freight, transportation,...

A new logistics zone valued at SR4 billion ($1.06 billion) is set to be developed in Falcon City, northern Riyadh, following a collaboration between Saudi companies SAL and Sela Co. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain efficiency through integrated infrastructure, Class A warehouses, and smart logistics technologies. The project, supported by the Private Sector Partnership Program (Shareek), seeks to...