Workshops
Workshops (Day 1)
Moving Forward with Confidence Through Challenges
Driving Innovation in the Logistics Sector (Presentation)
World-Class Industrial Ecosystem (Presentation)
The Foreign Investor Experience
Workshops (Day 2)
Invest Saudi
Logistic Zones Masterplan (Presentation)
Enabling Global Trade in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA’S RISE AS A GLOBAL AIR CARGO HUB: CONNECTING ASIA TO THREE CONTINENTS (PRESENTATION)
SAUDI GLOBAL PORTS SGP (PRESENTATION)
BUILDING A SMART LOGISTICS ECOSYSTEM (PRESENTATION)
THE FOREIGN INVESTOR EXPERIENCE
Workshops (Day 3)
King Abdullah Port: The Future of Logistics Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia (Presentation)
Opening Session (Day 1)
Moving Forward with Confidence Through Challenges
Presentation: Day 1 (Presentation 1)
Driving Innovation in the Logistics Sector (Presentation)
Presentation: Day 1 (Presentation 2)
King Salman Energy Park - SPARK (Presentation)
Presentation: Day 2 (Presentation 1)
Invest Saudi – Enabling the Investment Ecosystem
Presentation: Day 2 (Presentation 2)
Logistic Zones Masterplan (Presentation)
Presentation: Day 2 (Presentation 4)
Saudi Arabia’s Rise as a Global Air Cargo Hub: Connecting Asia to Three Continents (Presentation)
Presentation: Day 2 (Presentation 6)
Presentation: Day 3 (Presentation 1)
King Abdullah Port: The Future of Logistics Infrastructure in Saudi Arabia (Presentation)
Logistic Services
Investment opportunity
Description
Details
Cold Chain & Food Park in Makkah 2nd Industrial City
A temperature‑controlled logistics park supporting food storage, light processing (packing and portioning), and distribution for the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem and retailers in the Western Region, enabling consolidated cold and ambient flows, seasonal surge capacity, reduced spoilage, and lower logistics costs with reliable peak‑period service for catering operators and organized retail chains (modern supermarkets and hypermarkets).
Bonded & Re-Export Logistics Zone in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City
A dedicated bonded and re-export logistics zone in Jeddah 3rd Industrial City, combining bonded yards, warehouses, staging areas, and value-added logistics services. The zone will serve chemicals, metals, F&B, industrial tenants, importers, exporters, and re-export players, leveraging internal demand from Jeddah 3rd IC tenants and proximity to Jeddah Islamic Port.
Integrated DG & Chemical Logistics Park in Dammam’s 3rd Industrial City
A specialized logistics park providing DG-compliant storage, tank handling, and chemical distribution for Dammam’s and Jubail’s industrial base. The facility will serve as a secure inland consolidation point for chemical exports and inbound feedstock, enabling safer operations and attracting global DG logistics operators
Pilgrimage & Hospitality Supply Chain Center in Madinah’s Industrial City
A logistics hub for food, hygiene, and hospitality goods serving hotels, hospitals, and religious facilities across Madinah. The center will provide integrated cold and dry storage for pilgrimage and tourism operations, ensuring supply reliability and supporting the city’s role as a northern logistics gateway
Integrated DG & Chemical Logistics Park in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City
A specialized Chemical & Dangerous Goods logistics park in Jeddah 3rd Industrial City, providing DG-compliant storage, cargo yards, tank / ISO handling, chemical distribution, and export / re-export staging. The park will serve chemical producers, plastics / rubber manufacturers, specialty-material importers, industrial tenants, and DG logistics operators.
Bonded & Re-Export Zone in Dammam's 3rd Industrial City
A dedicated bonded and re-export logistics zone in Dammam 3rd Industrial City, supporting importers, exporters, industrial tenants, machinery / MRO players, petrochemical-linked traders, e-commerce distributors, and regional re-export operators. The zone will provide bonded yards, bonded warehousing, customs-linked storage, value-added services, consolidation, and redistribution, leveraging Dammam’s port, rail, industrial, and Gulf connectivity.
Agro-Food & Edible Oils Export Cluster in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City
An integrated agro-food and edible oils export cluster in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City, supporting food processors, edible oils / fats producers, packaging players, ingredients suppliers, and export-oriented F&B manufacturers. The cluster will provide processing-ready plots, cold and dry storage, packaging / labeling, quality-control support, export staging, and port-linked logistics to serve domestic, GCC, Red Sea, African, and wider international markets
Pre-Built warehouses units for logistic use (KAEC)
A pre‑built logistics warehouse development comprising 12 connected core‑and‑shell units, offered for sale and dedicated exclusively to logistics use. Each unit includes approximately 1,000 sqm of open yard space and a 115 sqm mezzanine floor. The development is strategically located near King Abdullah Port, enabling efficient port‑linked logistics operations and supporting demand from import, export, and regional distribution activities.
Industrial Valley Logistics Lands for Clean Industries in KAEC
Serviced industrial and logistics land offerings within KAEC Industrial Valley, positioned for clean and light industries such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, building materials, automotive, packaging, and logistics services. Providing serviced plots through long-term lease or freehold ownership, enabling investor-led development of manufacturing, storage, and distribution facilities near King Abdullah Port
Peri-Urban Distripark in Al-Ahsa
A peri-urban distripark in Al Ahsa serving food & beverage, agriculture, agri-inputs, and regional food distribution. The zone will provide cold and dry storage, farm-gate aggregation, sorting, grading, packing, labeling, cross-docking, inventory pooling, and regional dispatch for farms, food processors, wholesalers, retailers, HORECA suppliers, and 3PL operators across Al Ahsa, Eastern Province, Riyadh, and GCC corridors.
Expansion of logistics and industrial zones around King Abdullah Port
Expansion of port-adjacent logistics and industrial zones around King Abdullah Port within KAEC, positioning the site as a Red Sea resilience platform for bonded warehousing, re-export, light manufacturing, automotive logistics, cold chain, and supply-chain continuity
Multi-Modal Logistics Hub in Yanbu
A multi-modal logistics hub in Yanbu Industrial City serving agriculture / food, chemicals, metals, minerals, and building-material flows across Madinah, Qassim, the Western Region, and export / re-export markets. The hub will provide rail-linked container handling, export and re-export zones, warehouses, bulk and breakbulk yards, value-added handling, customs-linked storage, and road / rail / port dispatch
Jadidat Arar Cross-Border Logistics Center
A multi-modal logistics hub in Yanbu Industrial City serving agriculture / food, chemicals, metals, minerals, and building-material flows across Madinah, Qassim, the Western Region, and export / re-export markets. The hub will provide rail-linked container handling, export and re-export zones, warehouses, bulk and breakbulk yards, value-added handling, customs-linked storage, and road / rail / port dispatch
Micro-Fulfillment Hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah
A network of urban micro-fulfillment hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah, designed to support fast-moving e-commerce, grocery, retail, FMCG, pharmacy. The hubs will provide compact Grade-A fulfillment space, ambient and temperature-controlled storage, picking / packing, rider staging, inventory pooling, returns handling, and last-mile dispatch to reduce delivery times and improve service reliability
Automotive Logistics Park – SPARK
An Integrated facility supporting vehicle import, bonded storage, PDI and handling, spare‑parts warehousing/refurbishment, and direct GCC distribution/re‑export for OEMs, dealers, 3PLs, and re‑export players
Attract logistics firms to support the petrochemicals industry at SPARK
Develop and lease 49,000 sqm of bonded warehouse space at SPARK for oil & gas logistics tenants, including equipment suppliers, spare-parts distributors, maintenance firms, and specialist storage operators. The platform is supported by SPARK’s dry port, customs access, and energy-sector ecosystem, with future upside from tenant-led tank-container, bulk-storage, maintenance, and hazmat BTS facilities
Development of Jubail freight station
Develop a rail-linked freight station in Jubail to serve industrial cargo, port flows, and regional distribution. The facility will combine rail terminal yards, cross-dock, warehousing, truck staging, cargo handling, and value-added logistics services, supporting Jubail’s role as an integrated industrial and logistics hub
Safe storage in Jeddah
A secure storage and high-value goods warehouse in Jeddah, serving luxury retailers, jewelry traders, galleries, e-commerce sellers, and high-value importers. The facility will provide private vaults, safe cages, secure inventory rooms, climate-controlled storage, insured handling, chain-of-custody tracking, packing / dispatch support, and secure pickup / delivery across Jeddah and the Western Region.
Safe storage in Riyadh
A secure storage and high-value goods warehouse in Riyadh, serving luxury retailers, jewelry traders, galleries, e-commerce sellers, and high-value importers. The facility will provide private vaults, safe cages, secure inventory rooms, climate-controlled storage, insured handling, chain-of-custody tracking, packing / dispatch support, and secure pickup / delivery across Riyadh
Automotive Logistics Zone
Development of dedicated zone near planned manufacturing facilities to distribute finished vehicles and spare parts / components, and to facilitate import / export
Development of a Bonded Zone in Dammam
Develop Bonded zone to help support the manufacturing industry in Dammam 2nd IC
FMCG Cold Chain at the Jeddah Food Cluster
Development of cold chain and other logistics services in Jeddah Food Cluster to facilitate handling, storage, and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) produced locally
Micro-Fulfilment Centers
Establishment and operation of small fulfillment centers in neighborhoods across major cities to support e-commerce delivery
Temperature Controlled Warehouse Operator
Develop a controlled temperature warehousing complex to service various industries in the Jeddah 2 nd and 3 rd Industrial City
Warehouse Automation
Localization of warehouse automation technology (e.g., goods-to-person, sortation systems) to improve efficiency of existing warehousing infrastructure
Cold chain logistics
Temperature-controlled supply chain solutions, that include the cold storage and refrigerated transportation of temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, and dairy products etc., ensuring the quality and safety of perishable goods till they reach the end consumers.
Road Sector
Investment opportunity
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Development of the eastern entrance truck stop – Riyadh
Operation of a full-service truck stop at Riyadh's eastern entrance on the Riyadh–Dammam highway, providing full services such as fueling, parking, maintenance, F&B, and driver accommodation to commercial vehicles serving the Kingdom's most active long-haul route and GCC cross-border traffic
Aseer Jizan Road Construction and Maintenance
Aseer Jizan road construction and maintenance
Nationwide Freight Truck Tracking System
Aseer Jizan road construction and maDeployment of tracking solution on all foreign and local freight trucks to monitor location, apply penalties, and process required paymentsintenance
SANDS Commercializing
Leasing sand encroachment operations on roads for private investors
Truck Stops at Main Cities Entrances
Establish truck stops at 4 main city entrances (Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Medina) that include services for the truckers, warehouses, and cross-ducking to serve the truckers during ban hours.
One-Stop Station
A National-level key project accounting for motorway side amenities across the national road network of the Kingdom, aiming to contribute to the development of the road and tourism sectors and helping in achieving Vision 2030 by enhancing safety, facilitating and encouraging mobility between cities and tourism-focused areas
Outdoor Advertising on Intercity Roads
Outdoor advertising on intercity roads on a BOT basis
Maritime Sector
Investment opportunity
Description
Details
ood security terminal in Yanbu
Development of a multi-commodity food security terminal at Yanbu’s Red Sea gateway, combining dry-bulk silos, ambient and temperature-controlled storage, food-grade liquid tanks, QC / inspection facilities, customs-enabled handling, redistribution, and optional re-export for strategic food commodities. The terminal will support grains, rice, sugar, edible oils, feed inputs, chilled / frozen foods, and packaged staples, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s strategic food reserves, import resilience, and western-region food distribution.
Development of marinas to support yachting and leisure vessels in Saudi Arabia
Develop a network of modern marinas across Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts, serving premium yachting, leisure boating, chartering, water sports, and coastal tourism. The opportunity will combine marina infrastructure, berthing, dry storage, fuel, utilities, maintenance, F&B/retail, and visitor services to activate coastal destinations and build a scalable marine-tourism ecosystem
Duty-Free at King Fahad Industrial Port
Provide duty-free facility at King Fahad Industrial Port in Yanbu.
Maritime Passenger Transport – East
Leading the maritime transportation on the eastern coast of the kingdom serving seven routes.
Feeder Vessels
Establishment of feeder vessel operation to facilitate trans-shipment to / from growing markets in East Africa and beyond.
Maritime Crew Zones
Establishment of seafarer-focused zones offering a full range of amenities for the crew (e.g., hotels, banks, F and B) in major ports to address the current lack of available options, and to encourage more crew change and onshore leave in KSA.
Maritime Academy
Maritime Academy aimed at developing a skilled workforce across the full spectrum of the maritime industry including ports, shipping, services, shipyards & tourism.
Maritime Insurance
Provide insurance solutions tailored to the maritime industry, focusing on hull insurance and marine liability coverage, addressing risks from vessel operations to maritime liabilities.
Logistic Services
Investment opportunity
Description
Details
Cold Chain & Food Park in Makkah 2nd Industrial City
A temperature‑controlled logistics park supporting food storage, light processing (packing and portioning), and distribution for the Hajj and Umrah ecosystem and retailers in the Western Region, enabling consolidated cold and ambient flows, seasonal surge capacity, reduced spoilage, and lower logistics costs with reliable peak‑period service for catering operators and organized retail chains (modern supermarkets and hypermarkets).
Bonded & Re-Export Logistics Zone in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City
A dedicated bonded and re-export logistics zone in Jeddah 3rd Industrial City, combining bonded yards, warehouses, staging areas, and value-added logistics services. The zone will serve chemicals, metals, F&B, industrial tenants, importers, exporters, and re-export players, leveraging internal demand from Jeddah 3rd IC tenants and proximity to Jeddah Islamic Port.
Integrated DG & Chemical Logistics Park in Dammam’s 3rd Industrial City
A specialized logistics park providing DG-compliant storage, tank handling, and chemical distribution for Dammam’s and Jubail’s industrial base. The facility will serve as a secure inland consolidation point for chemical exports and inbound feedstock, enabling safer operations and attracting global DG logistics operators
Pilgrimage & Hospitality Supply Chain Center in Madinah’s Industrial City
A logistics hub for food, hygiene, and hospitality goods serving hotels, hospitals, and religious facilities across Madinah. The center will provide integrated cold and dry storage for pilgrimage and tourism operations, ensuring supply reliability and supporting the city’s role as a northern logistics gateway
Integrated DG & Chemical Logistics Park in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City
A specialized Chemical & Dangerous Goods logistics park in Jeddah 3rd Industrial City, providing DG-compliant storage, cargo yards, tank / ISO handling, chemical distribution, and export / re-export staging. The park will serve chemical producers, plastics / rubber manufacturers, specialty-material importers, industrial tenants, and DG logistics operators.
Bonded & Re-Export Zone in Dammam's 3rd Industrial City
A dedicated bonded and re-export logistics zone in Dammam 3rd Industrial City, supporting importers, exporters, industrial tenants, machinery / MRO players, petrochemical-linked traders, e-commerce distributors, and regional re-export operators. The zone will provide bonded yards, bonded warehousing, customs-linked storage, value-added services, consolidation, and redistribution, leveraging Dammam’s port, rail, industrial, and Gulf connectivity.
Agro-Food & Edible Oils Export Cluster in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City
An integrated agro-food and edible oils export cluster in Jeddah’s 3rd Industrial City, supporting food processors, edible oils / fats producers, packaging players, ingredients suppliers, and export-oriented F&B manufacturers. The cluster will provide processing-ready plots, cold and dry storage, packaging / labeling, quality-control support, export staging, and port-linked logistics to serve domestic, GCC, Red Sea, African, and wider international markets
Pre-Built warehouses units for logistic use (KAEC)
A pre‑built logistics warehouse development comprising 12 connected core‑and‑shell units, offered for sale and dedicated exclusively to logistics use. Each unit includes approximately 1,000 sqm of open yard space and a 115 sqm mezzanine floor. The development is strategically located near King Abdullah Port, enabling efficient port‑linked logistics operations and supporting demand from import, export, and regional distribution activities.
Industrial Valley Logistics Lands for Clean Industries in KAEC
Serviced industrial and logistics land offerings within KAEC Industrial Valley, positioned for clean and light industries such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, building materials, automotive, packaging, and logistics services. Providing serviced plots through long-term lease or freehold ownership, enabling investor-led development of manufacturing, storage, and distribution facilities near King Abdullah Port
Peri-Urban Distripark in Al-Ahsa
A peri-urban distripark in Al Ahsa serving food & beverage, agriculture, agri-inputs, and regional food distribution. The zone will provide cold and dry storage, farm-gate aggregation, sorting, grading, packing, labeling, cross-docking, inventory pooling, and regional dispatch for farms, food processors, wholesalers, retailers, HORECA suppliers, and 3PL operators across Al Ahsa, Eastern Province, Riyadh, and GCC corridors.
Expansion of logistics and industrial zones around King Abdullah Port
Expansion of port-adjacent logistics and industrial zones around King Abdullah Port within KAEC, positioning the site as a Red Sea resilience platform for bonded warehousing, re-export, light manufacturing, automotive logistics, cold chain, and supply-chain continuity
Multi-Modal Logistics Hub in Yanbu
A multi-modal logistics hub in Yanbu Industrial City serving agriculture / food, chemicals, metals, minerals, and building-material flows across Madinah, Qassim, the Western Region, and export / re-export markets. The hub will provide rail-linked container handling, export and re-export zones, warehouses, bulk and breakbulk yards, value-added handling, customs-linked storage, and road / rail / port dispatch
Jadidat Arar Cross-Border Logistics Center
A multi-modal logistics hub in Yanbu Industrial City serving agriculture / food, chemicals, metals, minerals, and building-material flows across Madinah, Qassim, the Western Region, and export / re-export markets. The hub will provide rail-linked container handling, export and re-export zones, warehouses, bulk and breakbulk yards, value-added handling, customs-linked storage, and road / rail / port dispatch
Micro-Fulfillment Hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah
A network of urban micro-fulfillment hubs in Riyadh and Jeddah, designed to support fast-moving e-commerce, grocery, retail, FMCG, pharmacy. The hubs will provide compact Grade-A fulfillment space, ambient and temperature-controlled storage, picking / packing, rider staging, inventory pooling, returns handling, and last-mile dispatch to reduce delivery times and improve service reliability
Automotive Logistics Park – SPARK
An Integrated facility supporting vehicle import, bonded storage, PDI and handling, spare‑parts warehousing/refurbishment, and direct GCC distribution/re‑export for OEMs, dealers, 3PLs, and re‑export players
Attract logistics firms to support the petrochemicals industry at SPARK
Develop and lease 49,000 sqm of bonded warehouse space at SPARK for oil & gas logistics tenants, including equipment suppliers, spare-parts distributors, maintenance firms, and specialist storage operators. The platform is supported by SPARK’s dry port, customs access, and energy-sector ecosystem, with future upside from tenant-led tank-container, bulk-storage, maintenance, and hazmat BTS facilities
Development of Jubail freight station
Develop a rail-linked freight station in Jubail to serve industrial cargo, port flows, and regional distribution. The facility will combine rail terminal yards, cross-dock, warehousing, truck staging, cargo handling, and value-added logistics services, supporting Jubail’s role as an integrated industrial and logistics hub
Safe storage in Jeddah
A secure storage and high-value goods warehouse in Jeddah, serving luxury retailers, jewelry traders, galleries, e-commerce sellers, and high-value importers. The facility will provide private vaults, safe cages, secure inventory rooms, climate-controlled storage, insured handling, chain-of-custody tracking, packing / dispatch support, and secure pickup / delivery across Jeddah and the Western Region.
Safe storage in Riyadh
A secure storage and high-value goods warehouse in Riyadh, serving luxury retailers, jewelry traders, galleries, e-commerce sellers, and high-value importers. The facility will provide private vaults, safe cages, secure inventory rooms, climate-controlled storage, insured handling, chain-of-custody tracking, packing / dispatch support, and secure pickup / delivery across Riyadh
Automotive Logistics Zone
Development of dedicated zone near planned manufacturing facilities to distribute finished vehicles and spare parts / components, and to facilitate import / export
Development of a Bonded Zone in Dammam
Develop Bonded zone to help support the manufacturing industry in Dammam 2nd IC
FMCG Cold Chain at the Jeddah Food Cluster
Development of cold chain and other logistics services in Jeddah Food Cluster to facilitate handling, storage, and distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) produced locally
Micro-Fulfilment Centers
Establishment and operation of small fulfillment centers in neighborhoods across major cities to support e-commerce delivery
Temperature Controlled Warehouse Operator
Develop a controlled temperature warehousing complex to service various industries in the Jeddah 2 nd and 3 rd Industrial City
Warehouse Automation
Localization of warehouse automation technology (e.g., goods-to-person, sortation systems) to improve efficiency of existing warehousing infrastructure
Cold chain logistics
Temperature-controlled supply chain solutions, that include the cold storage and refrigerated transportation of temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, fresh produce, and dairy products etc., ensuring the quality and safety of perishable goods till they reach the end consumers.
Aviation Sector
Investment opportunity
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Development of aircraft refitting industry
Establish a KSA-based aircraft refitting facility offering cabin reconfiguration, avionics modernization, passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion support, and VVIP completions, serving Saudi, GCC and wider MENA commercial carriers, cargo operators, lessors, business aviation operators, and government / royal fleets
Aircraft Disassembly, Dismantling & Recycling
A dedicated aircraft end-of-life (EOL) facility in KSA offering full-spectrum disassembly, component harvesting (Used Serviceable Materials / USM), material recycling, and hazardous waste management — targeting Saudi, GCC, and wider Middle East airlines undergoing rapid fleet renewal, while positioning KSA as the region's first AFRA-accredited teardown hub.
Chartered jets and fractional ownership services operator
Establish a Saudi-based private aviation operator offering on-demand jet charter, fractional ownership, jet cards, aircraft management, and premium flight support. The opportunity targets corporate executives, UHNWI / HNWI travelers, family offices, major events, luxury tourism destinations, and business delegations across high-growth nodes in the Kingdom
Set up a GSE leasing and managed fleet platform for major KSA airports
Establish a specialized GSE leasing and managed fleet platform that procures new ground support equipment from OEMs, leases it to ground handlers, airlines, cargo handlers, FBOs and airport operators, and provides maintenance, telematics, spare-unit pooling and eGSE transition support. Selective sale-and-leaseback transactions can be used to secure anchor customers and recycle capital from existing operator-owned fleets
Relocation of regional hubs for e‑commerce and Courier Express Parcel (CEP)
Attract freight forwarders, 3PLs, e-commerce platforms, fulfillment operators, and CEP players to relocate regional logistics hubs to Saudi Arabia, anchored around Riyadh Integrated / SILZ. The opportunity targets bonded warehousing, air-freight transfer, cross-docking, fulfillment, sortation, returns processing, inventory buffering, and GCC distribution
Development of aircraft spare parts manufacturing industry
Establish a KSA-based aircraft spare parts manufacturing and localization platform focused on high-recurring, non-critical and certifiable aircraft components identified from airline Required Spare Parts Lists. The opportunity targets selected parts with recurring fleet demand, high import dependency, and manageable certification requirements, serving Saudi and GCC airlines, MRO operators, and aviation suppliers
Private aviation facilities in RUH, Malham & MED
Development and operation of private aviation facilities, including Fixed Base Operations (FBO), aircraft hangars, MRO workshops, and VIP passenger terminals, across three strategically chosen Saudi airports serving Riyadh (primary business hub), Malham (dedicated GA node), and Madinah (high-value pilgrimage & VIP corridor). The platform captures demand from Saudi-based HNWI owners, corporate flight departments, and international charter operators
Airport Passenger Experience App
Development of one-stop app to facilitate seamless passenger purchases and service requests at airports. Key features include flight / airport information, flight / hotel booking, digital marketplace for all airport services, airport loyalty program, ground transport booking and KSA content
Airport Road Feeder Services (RFS)
Establishment of a dedicated airfreight trucking service between Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah Airports and smaller airports to enable growth of air cargo in KSA
Aviation Academies
Provide certified aviation academies “training centers” in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Investment in the Cargo Village in King Fahad International Airport
Spaces for commercial investment in Dammam Airport (freight agents, private warehouses, freight operators, transit area
MRO (Aviation)
Develop facilities for repair and overhaul of priority aircraft components, including landing gears, APUs, wheels, tires and brakes.
Private Aircraft Hangars
Establishment and operation of hangars for private aircraft at major airports across the Kingdom to address current lack of options
Seaplane Operations
Development of seaplane operator to provide fast, convenient mobility between cities and new mega developments, creating an alternative to congested roads and limited air service at existing airports
ULD Repair Services
Establishment of unit load device (ULD) maintenance and repair services at Riyadh Airport to support growth of passenger travel and air cargo
World-Class Duty-Free
Attraction of global players to develop expanded and more competitive duty-free offerings (e.g., branded stores, specialty stores) at international / regional airports
PPP Project for Qassim & Hail International Airport
PPP Project for Qassim and Hail International Airport
PPP Project for Abha International Airport
Construction of a greenfield airport in Abha City under the PPP model.
PPP Project for Taif International Airport
Construction of a greenfield airport in Taif City under the PPP model.
Railway Sector
Investment opportunity
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Railway spare parts manufacturing and localization
Manufacturing and localization of certified railway spare parts, consumables, and track components in Saudi Arabia, targeting recurring replacement demand from SAR, metro operators, HSR systems, rail MRO providers, and adjacent industrial sectors. Initial products comprise prioritized opportunities for localization, including brake shoes, filter elements, springs, relief valve, wear plate, cable, machine banks, crossing helix, hoses, and battery storage
Autonomous Rail Track Maintenance
Deployment of autonomous vehicles for cleaning and maintenance of rail track to eliminate existing manual, employee-driven processes
Establishment Of A Wheelset Manufacturing Plant For Trains
Develop a wheelset manufacturing plant to serve KSA’s railway system demand and rest of GCC and NA region
Localization of Bogey Manufacturing
Localized manufacturing of bogies, a high consumption component in KSA
Localization of Rail Car Body Manufacturing
Localized manufacturing of aluminum extrusions comprising rail car body, leveraging domestic aluminum production
Rail Manufacturing Plant for Railway
Setting up a plant for Rail manufacturing, and localizing the required expertise to support the rail industry in Saudi Arabia.
Sleepers Manufacturing Plant for Railway
Setting up a plant for Sleepers manufacturing, and localizing the required expertise to support the rail industry in Saudi Arabia.
Traction Motor
Develop a traction motor manufacturing plant to serve KSA’s demand and rest of GCC and NA region
Train Wheels Manufacturing
Wheel manufacturing plant to produce wheels for locomotives and wagons for local and regional demand supply wheel to Saudi Rail (SAR) to substitute imports.
Wagon Manufacturing and Assembly
Setting up a plant for wagon manufacturing and assembly and localizing the required expertise to support the rail industry in Saudi Arabia.
Facility Management for Railway Stations
Management of facilities for railway stations and metro stations, covering Soft FM (cleaning, waste, pest control) and Hard FM (HVAC, MEP, infrastructure).
Railway Academy
Training and certification of railway technicians for safety & quality of technical work, including a Research & Development department for cutting edge innovation in the sector.
Railway MRO
Maintenance services for rail vehicles (including metro trainsets) such as wagons, passenger coaches and locomotives for the upkeep, repair, and overhaul of these assets.
Establishment of a Plant for Packing and Winding Traction Motors
Develop a wheelset manufacturing plant to serve KSA’s railway system demand and rest of GCC and NA region
Presentation: Day 2 (Presentation 5)
Saudi Global Ports SGP (Presentation)
Specialized Messages with Figures and Achievements
73,000 km of roads form an integrated network that supports mobility and connectivity across the Kingdom.
28 airports strengthen air connectivity between the Kingdom and global destinations.
13 seaports support international trade flows and connect the Kingdom to major maritime routes.
Over SAR 280 billion in private sector investments in Saudi Arabia’s transport and logistics sector.
24 logistics centers enhance supply chain integration and market connectivity.
Saudi Arabia is among the fastest-growing G20 countries in air cargo growth in 2025.
Saudi Arabia ranks among the top four emerging markets globally in the Logistics Agility Index.
Over SAR 30 billion in private sector investments in ports and logistics services.
101 new shipping services enhance maritime connectivity with global markets.
Customs clearance is completed in less than two hours, improving cross-border trade efficiency.
More than 50% increase in port capacity strengthens the readiness of the maritime sector for growth.
King Abdullah Port ranks first globally in container port efficiency.
NEOM Port reduces transit times by more than 50% from Egypt to Iraq and the Levant.
SAR 160 billion is the targeted contribution of the transport and logistics sector to GDP.
King Khalid International Airport ranks first globally in on-time performance.
Saudi Arabia has the world’s longest railway network operating with ETCS Level 2 technology, enhancing connectivity between ports and economic hubs.
4.5 billion people are within an eight-hour flight radius of Riyadh.
The Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ) provides a strategic base for global companies expanding across the Middle East from Riyadh.
100% foreign ownership incentives support investors and enhance the business and investment environment in the Riyadh Integrated Zone.
42 industrial cities are supported by advanced logistics solutions across the Kingdom.
236+ million square meters of developed investment-ready land.
Advanced customs services and bonded zones strengthen trade efficiency across borders.
Riyadh hosts the Kingdom’s first fully integrated logistics zone connected to an airport.
Riyadh’s strategic location connects businesses to a market of 4.5 billion consumers worldwide.
The GCC Railway Project strengthens regional connectivity and supports trade and investment across the Gulf region.
The Saudi Logistics Academy develops national talent and supports the growth of the transport and logistics sector.
General Messages
Saudi Arabia: A Global Logistics Hub.
Integration drives greater efficiency in global trade.
World-class infrastructure supports growth and connectivity.
Strategic investments reinforce the Kingdom’s position as a logistics leader.
An integrated network connects markets and opportunities.
The Kingdom continues to enhance its logistics capabilities in line with global best practices.
A comprehensive transport network facilitates mobility and trade flows.
A strategic location connects continents and markets.
Advanced logistics services strengthen the Kingdom’s investment attractiveness.
Integrated logistics centers improve distribution and connectivity efficiency.
Advanced operational capabilities support resilient and sustainable supply chains.
An integrated rail network enhances the Kingdom’s global logistics standing.
Advanced logistics solutions contribute to sustainable economic growth.
The Kingdom is building a more efficient future for logistics services.
Enabling foreign investment through competitive advantages and high-value opportunities in the logistics sector.