transportation

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

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

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 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 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’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 

New business park with $1 billion investment aims to transform Saudi’s Boulevard City

 The park features 60,000 sqm of creative spaces, nine innovative office buildings

Saudi Arabia’s ports climb to 15th spot in global container handling ranking: Report

Jeddah Islamic Port has made particularly impressive strides, leaping from 41st to 32nd place

Riyadh awards four major contracts worth $3.46 billion for road development

Program positions Riyadh as a leading global metropolis and a central hub for sustainable transportation and logistics in the Middle East

Saudi Arabia’s Dammam port sees 37.4 percent container handling growth, manages 1.53 million units in H1 2024

Transshipment containers also surged by 87.87 percent to 37,806 units from 20,124 in 2023

Saudi Arabia, Estonia sign MoU to advance transportation technologies

The deal seeks to harmonize policies and legislation, and facilitate expertise exchange to address transport and logistics challenges

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surge by 4.4 percent to $5.82 billion in February

Rubber and plastic product exports in February fueled the rise in non-oil shipments

Top performing airports in Saudi Arabia highlighted in GACA report

King Abdulaziz International Airport secured the top spot with a 91 percent compliance rate

Saudi Arabia’s Mawani introduces ‘GALEX’ shipping service at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam

This service aims to strengthen the maritime connections between Saudi Arabia and East Asia

Saudi Arabia, Bahrain strengthen collaboration in transportation and road maintenance

The agreements seek knowledge sharing and the organization of training programs and seminars

Saudi Arabia’s shipping services receive high marks on U.N. maritime connectivity index

The recent evaluation demonstrates a 30 percent increase since launch of Vision 2030 initiative in January 2016

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Islamic Port to establish $46.6 million integrated logistics zone

The new zone will boost port efficiency, improve commercial flow, and strengthen supply chains

Saudi Arabia launches $373 million road projects in Makkah

Improving transportation network and serving pilgrims

SAR records over 10 percent growth in cargo transport in 2023

Partnership agreements forge path for enhanced logistics and industrial development

SAR launches Dream of the Desert train service in Saudi Arabia, first in MENA

$53 million deal with Italian Arsenale Group to introduce luxury train ride

SAR achieves 55% growth rate in passenger numbers in 2023

Number of passengers on Saudi Railways trains exceeded 11.2 million last year

Saudi Aramco raises diesel prices for local consumers by 53 percent

The recent jump to SAR1.15 per liter is unprecedented

Saudi transportation and logistics sectors claim global prominence

Kingdom aims to increase non-oil sector revenues to SAR45 billion by 2030