Logistics

The recent Logistics Leaders Saudi 2024 event in Riyadh, organized by Logistics Middle East, focused on the future of Saudi Arabia's logistics and supply chain sector. It brought together industry experts to discuss advancements and future directions. One of the highlights was a keynote by Michael Stockdale from Red Sea Global, who spoke on supply chain management within Saudi’s tourism...

Saudi Arabia is set to enhance its role as a global logistics hub by collaborating with China to establish a logistics special economic zone. This initiative, discussed at the Global Logistics Forum 2024 in Riyadh, is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to diversify its economy beyond oil. The KSA-Sino Logistics Special Economic Zone will be located at King Salman...

The King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) has formed strategic partnerships with the Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ) and FedEx. These collaborations aim to advance Saudi Arabia's logistics and air cargo sector, positioning Riyadh as a significant player in the global logistics arena. Enhancing Saudi Arabia's Infrastructure The partnership with SILZ, the country's first special economic zone, focuses on...

Saudi Arabia plans to invest over $267 billion in its logistics sector, aiming to become a global hub by 2030. At the Global Logistics Forum 2024 in Riyadh, Transport Minister Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser announced that $53 billion has already been allocated for this initiative. Al-Jasser highlighted Saudi Arabia's improved global rankings, noting a rise of 17 places in the...

Saudi Arabia's Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ) is making strides to enhance the nation's logistics capabilities, aligning with Vision 2030. At the inaugural Global Logistics Forum, SILZ signed three significant Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with global and regional leaders to advance the "Riyadh Integrated," the first special logistics zone in Saudi Arabia. The agreements aim to boost industrial growth,...

Saudi Arabia has successfully conducted the first test run of a hydrogen train in the Middle East, according to Dr. Bashar Al-Malik, CEO of the Saudi Railway Company. This achievement aligns with the Kingdom's commitment to environmentally friendly technologies. Dr. Al-Malik shared these insights during the Global Logistics Forum 2024 in Riyadh. Previously, Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman...

Saudi Arabia is advancing its logistics capabilities with the development of 'Riyadh Integrated', the nation's first special logistics zone. This initiative is driven by the Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ), which has formalized three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) aimed at boosting industrial growth and creating jobs. During the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh, SILZ partnered with Shein to establish...

Saudi Arabia is set to partner with China to establish a logistics special economic zone, aiming to position the kingdom as a central logistics hub connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. This initiative was announced at the Global Logistics Forum 2024 in Riyadh, aligning with the Vision 2030 plan. The project, known as the KSA-Sino Logistics Special Economic Zone, will be...

Saudi Arabia is set to collaborate with China to develop a logistics special economic zone, aiming to position the kingdom as a central logistics hub connecting Asia, Africa, and Europe. This initiative was announced at the Global Logistics Forum 2024 in Riyadh. The project, part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan, will begin construction next year. Ewpartners, a pioneer in...

CEVA Logistics, a global leader in third-party logistics, has partnered with Almajdouie Logistics, a top logistics provider in the Middle East, to form a joint venture in Saudi Arabia. The agreement was finalized at the Global Logistics Forum in Riyadh. The new venture, named CEVA Almajdouie Logistics, aims to address the increasing demand for integrated logistics solutions within the region....