Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector market size is forecast to grow, reaching $15 billion (SAR57.4 billion) by 2030. The Kingdom aims to become a leading industrial powerhouse and global logistics hub, in line with the objectives of Vision 2030. Supporting the ambitious vision for the sector, Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo is geared up to host its first edition from 2-4 September 2024 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre.
As Saudi Arabia addresses the increasing global demand for logistics services, the country is advancing on its plans to build 59 logistics centres with a total area of more than 100 million square metres under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS). In alignment with these ambitious developments, the Kingdom’s largest warehousing and supply chain event will gather over 11,000 visitors and bring together more than 170 exhibitors from more than 15 countries, including China, Egypt, Greece, India, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Türkiye.
“At the inaugural Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo exhibitors will explore dynamic market opportunities and potential in the logistics sector, as well as connect, collaborate and drive forward Saudi Arabia’s supply chain and warehousing capabilities,” said Muhammed Kazi, Senior Vice President, dmg events.
The three-day event will showcase a diverse range of products and innovations aimed at advancing the logistics ecosystem. This will include material handling and storage equipment; packing, weighing, measuring and franking; warehouse and equipment; production controls, robotics and automation; cargo solutions; supply chain management; ports and terminals services and equipment; transport and logistics; freight forwarder services; third party logistics services; information and communications technology and safety and security.
Source: Plant and Equipment News
