Logistics

Saudi Arabia to expand rail network, generate $4 billion investment opportunities by 2030

During the conference, Al-Jasser introduced the Asasat Program, which aims to localize the rail industry in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia drives coastal tourism growth, issues first six licenses for tourist yacht agents

SRSA aims to cultivate a dynamic coastal tourism sector that contributes to realizing the goals of Vision 2030

Saudi Arabia launches new destinations, bold innovations at World Travel Market 2024

Saudi Arabia’s presence highlights the growing interest from European and American travelers as a winter sun destination

Saudi Mawani reports 8.26 percent cargo growth, exceeding 27 million tons in October 2024

Outbound containers experienced a notable 14 percent increase, reaching 254,832 containers

Riyadh makes marked progress on $800 million road revamp project

18 road projects are currently underway, with a total length of up to 516 km and a value of SAR1.5 billion

Saudi Arabia welcomes 94 million passengers in first nine months of 2024

Saudi Arabia's aviation cargo also achieved significant growth, with the amount of cargo carried rising by 52 percent this year to 974,000 tons

Saudi Arabia advances environmental conservation ahead of first Road Safety and Sustainability Conference

The conference, themed "Innovating for Tomorrow," will take place in Riyadh from November 3 to 4

Saudia reports 10 percent rise in passengers to over 9 million guests in Q3 2024

From January to September 2024, Saudia successfully transported over 25.3 million guests across 143,800 flights

Saudi Ministry of Industry, UNIDO sign agreement to promote industrial development in Kingdom

The partnership outlines initiatives to transfer advanced technology and modernize industrial processes 

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge to $7.32 billion in August 2024

This represents a $505.86 million increase over the previous year

Top performing airports in Saudi Arabia highlighted in new GACA report

GACA employs a transparent method for performance evaluation by categorizing airports according to their annual passenger volumes

PIF-owned AviLease purchases Boeing 787-9 aircraft from BBAM

This transaction marks AviLease's first partnership with BBAM, adding its first Boeing 787-9 on operating lease

Saudi Transport Authority: Over 85 million postal shipments delivered in H1 2024

This volume was handled by over 70 licensed logistics companies, ensuring secure and confidential delivery 

Saudi Arabia to import 307,000 tons of wheat for strategic reserve maintenance

This shipment is crucial for maintaining strategic wheat reserves and meeting the needs of milling companies

Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands ink mutual visa exemption agreement

Mutual exemption of short-stay visa requirements will further strengthen and develop ties between the two countries in various fields

Saudi airshow set to attract over 100,000 visitors in Riyadh

The event will be the region's largest aviation gathering, with over 100 exhibitors and 15+ airshow teams 

Saudi Arabia evolving into a global logistics hub with innovation and sustainability under Vision 2030

The Kingdom’s ports have made notable advancements, achieving, in August, 15th place globally in annual container handling

Saudi Arabia sees merchandise exports climb to $25.2 billion in July 2024

This represents an increase of $506.5 million, or 2.1 percent from last year 

Riyadh Municipality commits $1.6 billion to five key contracts for road enhancements, sustainable infrastructure

The contracts aim to rehabilitate and pave 83 million square meters of road over the next five years 

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport leads with 82 percent compliance among over 15 million passengers: GACA 

GACA assesses airport performance based on annual passenger volumes for a transparent evaluation process 

Saudi Arabia’s ports achieve 14.6 percent increase in container traffic, surpassing 5 million TEUs in 2023, says GASTAT

Inbound traffic totaled 3.4 million TEUs, whereas outbound traffic amounted to 2.2 million TEUs

Saudi Arabia boosts Riyadh’s flood network with new modern smart model

The model includes sensors that provide real-time data readings, ensuring the reliability of flood drainage channels

Saudi-Italy bilateral trade hits $10.1 billion as 7,000 Italian firms target Saudi market

The announcement was made at the Saudi-Italian Business Forum at the Federation of Saudi Chambers' headquarters 

The Helicopter Company’s expansion, a boost to Saudi Arabia growth ambitions

Company plans to grow its fleet to 100 aircraft in the next few years