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Mid East Info
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mid East Info
Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo opens today with 3,500+ products supporting supply chain efficiency in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Railways, Saudi Post (SPL), General Authority of Civil Aviation, Roads General Authority, among government entities exhibiting at the event Commercial Vehicles Zone features Toyota, Petromin – Foton, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors and Bin-Shihnon, showcasing fleet solutions SADR Logistics Services presents pallet and container shuttles executing high-speed, WMS-integrated goods movement, sorting and dense storage automation at Demo Hub Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo opens today in Riyadh under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services. Taking place at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center until 29 May, the event showcases more than 3,500 products, solutions, systems and services to improve supply chain efficiency across warehousing, transport and logistics. As the industry gathers in Riyadh to source for the upcoming and ongoing mega projects and connect for three days of business-making and knowledge sharing, attendees can look forward to a robust line-up of content, engagement and innovation. Opening ceremony by Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services The exhibition opens with a formal inauguration by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, graced by H.E. Vice Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Dr. Rumaih Bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih. Government entities exhibit A strong line-up of government entities participating under the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services include Saudi Arabia Railways, Roads General Authority, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Saudi Post SPL, Transport General Authority and Saudi Ports Authority. Over 400 local and international exhibitors The exhibition features exhibitors from over 25 countries. Some of the top exhibiting brands include Swisslog, a global leader in intralogistics, warehouse automation and material handling; El-Ajou, a Saudi enterprise delivering integrated digital solutions and workspace services that enhance operational efficiency; SAL Logistics, a leading logistics and supply chain services provider in the Kingdom ; and Savoye, a technology solutions provider in logistics and warehousing, among others. Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit An invite-only gathering taking place on 27 May from 4:30-9:00pm, Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit will he headlines by more than 40 influential voices shaping the future of warehousing and logistics in the Kingdom. The CPD-accredited programme will explore key themes including AI integration, infrastructure transformation, ESG and future workforce development, all aligned with Vision 2030. Focused on strategy, collaboration and long-term value creation, the summit offers critical insight into the sector's next phase of growth. Hala (هلا) Chats Taking place across two days (28 – 29 May), Hala (هلا) Chats presents fast -paced sessions tackling operational challenges through case studies, panels and success stories from Saudi Arabia's logistics and warehousing ecosystem. With contributions from industry leaders at Swisslog Middle East, Smartlog MEA, Dematic, Kaden, Shipsy and more, the programme offers visitors an opportunity to gain practical insights and learn how leading organizations are responding to real-world demands. Fleet solutions in focus at Commercial Vehicles Zone Showcasing Saudi Arabia's $6.7 billion commercial vehicle market, Commercial Vehicles Zone highlights manufacturers, fleet solutions, electric vehicles and alternative fuel technologies and more (Source: USSBC). Brands such as Toyota, Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, Bin-Shihon and Petromin – Foton headline the exhibition aligned with Vision 2030. Demo Hub brings shuttle automation to life Sponsored by SADR Logistics Services, Demo Hub features a live, intelligent shuttle system that handles real-time pallet and container movement with seamless integration into warehouse control and management systems, using RFID and barcode scanning. The setup includes high-density pallet shuttles and container shuttles for fast goods-to-person picking, offering a first-hand view of warehouse automation. Pack n Stack Challenge Powered by Rfufco, Pack n Stack Challenge promotes visitors to test their speed, precision and stacking skills in a fast-paced logistics simulation. Held on 28–29 May at 5–6pm and 7–8pm, with daily winners announced at 9pm, the challenge offers SAR500 gift vouchers to top performers. 'As industry demand accelerates, we're proud to welcome industry professionals to Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo for three insightful days of networking, knowledge sharing and sourcing here at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center,' said Muhammed Kazi, Senior Vice President – Construction, dmg events. Visitor registration for the free-to-attend event remains open at Entry is restricted to visitors aged 18 and above.
Mid East Info
25-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, Ministry of Investment, Matarat, Mobily, Red Sea Global headline Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit 2025
Over 30 speakers lead strategic conversations around seven core themes, including ESG, customer centricity and the impact of generative AI Running alongside Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo, the CPD-certified summit will feature expert-led sessions focused on empowering the next-generation workforce with forward-thinking industry strategies As Saudi Arabia strengthens its position as a global logistics hub, Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo returns to the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC) from 27–29 May 2025. Taking place under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services, the event plays a central role in supporting the Kingdom's logistics transformation. With the sector projected to reach $15 billion by 2030, the expo provides a timely platform for stakeholders to align priorities, explore new solutions and contribute to national development objectives under Vision 2030 (Source: Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services). A focus on resilience, efficiency and future readiness Forming a central part of the exhibition is Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit, returning for its second edition. The CPD-certified programme brings together public and private sector leaders and service providers to engage in constructive dialogue, share practical insights and address the sector's evolving needs. In line with the ambitions of the National Industrial Development & Logistics Program (NIDLP) to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub, the summit offers a strategic platform to align on priorities and support the growth of a sustainable, agile and internationally competitive logistics landscape. 'Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit returns as an essential meeting ground for leaders shaping the future of supply chain, warehousing and logistics in the Kingdom,' said Muhammed Kazi, Senior Vice President – Construction, dmg events. 'By bringing together a broad spectrum of voices, the summit plays a key role in guiding industry strategies aligned with Saudi Arabia's growth ambitions for the warehousing and logistics industry.' Discussing transformation, collaboration and ESG This year's summit agenda is built around seven key pillars: transformation, resilience, collaboration, generative AI, customer centricity and ESG. Speakers will explore practical approaches to streamlining operations, expanding warehousing capacity, building risk-resilient supply chains and adopting AI to meet rising customer and market expectations. With logistics playing an increasingly strategic role in economic diversification and trade facilitation, the summit will also highlight the need for stronger cross-industry collaboration and investment in talent. 'Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit creates space for strategic and data-driven engagement across sectors. I look forward to sharing the stage with fellow industry leaders to address real challenges, share success stories and insights and develop a shared understanding of what's needed to move forward,' said one of the key speakers at the summit, Ali Hakami, Chief Supply Chain & Procurement Officer at Hana Water. The speaker line-up features senior leaders and decision-makers from across the ecosystem, including Mutasim Al-Olayan, Strategic Planning Director, Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services; Alaa Banbelh, Director of New Logistics Program, Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services; Hala H. Alhuraibi, Aviation and Logistics Director, Ministry of Investment; Abdullah Munif AlMunif, Vice President for Commercial Business, Saudi Ports Authority; Sami Almoghirah, Logistics Director, Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company; Adeel Abdullah A Alsharif, Director of Materials & Logistics, Tahakom; and Wouter Nijland, Master Planning and Development Director, Matarat, among others. A dedicated case study will be delivered by Michael Stockdale, Group Head of Supply Chain and Logistics, Red Sea Global, highlighting the application of strategic supply chain design and sustainability principles. One of the sessions, 'Ensuring Future Readiness: Building an Efficient and Resilient Supply Chain,' will prioritize discussions on striking the right balance between performance and cost in a resilient and efficient supply chain. Running alongside Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo, Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Summit highlights the Kingdom's focus on logistics as a key enabler of economic growth and trade connectivity, contributing directly to Vision 2030 outcomes. Visitor registration for the free-to-attend event remains open at . Entry is restricted to visitors aged 18 and above.
