The logistics sector in Saudi Arabia is expected to grow to $15 billion (SAR 57.4 billion) by 2030. The Kingdom aims to become a leading industrial power and a global logistics hub, in line with the goals of Vision 2030. In support of the sector’s ambitious vision, the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo is set to host its first edition from September 2-4, 2024 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.
As Saudi Arabia responds to the growing global demand for logistics services, the country is moving forward with plans to build 59 logistics hubs with a total area of over 100 million square meters under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS). In line with these ambitious developments, the Kingdom’s largest warehousing and supply chain event will bring together over 11,000 visitors and over 170 exhibitors from over 15 countries, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, China, Egypt, Greece, India and Italy.
Commenting on this, Mohammed Kazi, Senior Vice President, dmg events, said: “At the opening of the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo, exhibitors will explore the dynamic market opportunities and potential in the logistics sector, as well as network, collaborate and drive the supply chain and warehousing capabilities in Saudi Arabia.”
The three-day event will showcase a variety of products and innovations aimed at developing the logistics ecosystem. This will include material handling and storage equipment, packaging, weighing and measuring, warehouses and equipment, production controls, robotics and automation, freight solutions, supply chain management, port and terminal services and equipment, transportation and logistics, freight forwarder services, third-party logistics, information technology, communications, safety and security.
The Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo will host local and international exhibitors showcasing systems, solutions, products and services. The exhibitors will include leading logistics companies in the Kingdom, such as SAL Saudi Logistics, a leading logistics and supply chain solutions company; Tamex, a freight and warehousing services company; and JIT-Ex, a logistics solutions provider as the event’s Gold Sponsor. Toyota Saudi Arabia – Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and Sadr Logistics will also participate as Silver Sponsors.
In its first edition, Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo boasts a strong international participation, with exhibitors such as Link Misr (Egypt), Smart Log (Spain), Nilkamal Ltd. (India), Italian Works (Italy), Swiss Log (Switzerland), Racon Mobility Technology in Teka (Turkey) and IPLS (Bahrain), among others, showcasing the latest products and industrial innovations.
Source: Al Riyadh Newspaper
