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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud launches the Master Plan for logistics centers with the aim of transforming the Kingdom into a Global Logistics Hub

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Sunday, August 27, 2023
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HRH the Crown Prince affirmed that the logistics centers master plan is an extension of the ongoing initiatives to strengthen the Kingdom's logistics sector, in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).

Key Points: 
  • HRH the Crown Prince affirmed that the logistics centers master plan is an extension of the ongoing initiatives to strengthen the Kingdom's logistics sector, in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).
  • The goal is to develop the logistics sector to support economic growth and enhance local, regional, and international connectivity for international trade networks and global supply chains.
  • The Master Logistics Centers Plan outlines 59 centers, spread across the key strategic regions of Saudi Arabia, with a total area exceeding 100 million square meters.
  • These include 12 logistics centers for the Riyadh region, 12 for the Makkah region, 17 for the Eastern Province, and 18 across the remaining regions of the Kingdom.

Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud launches the Master Plan for logistics centers with the aim of transforming the Kingdom into a Global Logistics Hub

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, August 27, 2023
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HRH the Crown Prince affirmed that the logistics centers master plan is an extension of the ongoing initiatives to strengthen the Kingdom's logistics sector, in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).

Key Points: 
  • HRH the Crown Prince affirmed that the logistics centers master plan is an extension of the ongoing initiatives to strengthen the Kingdom's logistics sector, in line with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).
  • The goal is to develop the logistics sector to support economic growth and enhance local, regional, and international connectivity for international trade networks and global supply chains.
  • The Master Logistics Centers Plan outlines 59 centers, spread across the key strategic regions of Saudi Arabia, with a total area exceeding 100 million square meters.
  • These include 12 logistics centers for the Riyadh region, 12 for the Makkah region, 17 for the Eastern Province, and 18 across the remaining regions of the Kingdom.

AFS Logistics wins award for generating significant transportation savings for major electrical distributor

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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AFS garnered recognition for its work with Rexel Group, achieving $1.17 million in total annual parcel savings, streamlining the electrical distributor’s roster of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers and clawing back over $200,000 in claims for failed LTL deliveries.

Key Points: 
  • AFS garnered recognition for its work with Rexel Group, achieving $1.17 million in total annual parcel savings, streamlining the electrical distributor’s roster of less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers and clawing back over $200,000 in claims for failed LTL deliveries.
  • If customers are missing one part, their entire operation could be shut down for days,” said Travis Gordon, National Transportation and Logistics Manager, Rexel USA.
  • “Despite the complexity businesses face in today’s transportation market, the fundamentals of service and cost remain critically important to the success of any logistics operation,” says Tom Nightingale, CEO, AFS Logistics.
  • The company also performs regular parcel service and rate audits to verify up-to-date contracts, correct rates, outstanding balances and carrier performance.

Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services: KSA Logistics sector market size to grow to 57.4 billion SAR by 2030

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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To bolster the Kingdom's efforts in this direction, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched comprehensive programs focused on different aspects of the sector.

Key Points: 
  • To bolster the Kingdom's efforts in this direction, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched comprehensive programs focused on different aspects of the sector.
  • The National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) was launched in 2021 with the aim to strengthen human and technical capabilities in the transport and logistics sector in the Kingdom.
  • Currently, the logistics sector contributes 6% of the KSA GDP and is projected to contribute 10% by 2030, that is, around SAR 20.1 billion.
  • The largest and most populous GCC nation, the Kingdom also aims to create over two hundred thousand jobs in the sector by 2030.

Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services: KSA Logistics sector market size to grow to 57.4 billion SAR by 2030

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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To bolster the Kingdom's efforts in this direction, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched comprehensive programs focused on different aspects of the sector.

Key Points: 
  • To bolster the Kingdom's efforts in this direction, HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has launched comprehensive programs focused on different aspects of the sector.
  • The National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) was launched in 2021 with the aim to strengthen human and technical capabilities in the transport and logistics sector in the Kingdom.
  • Currently, the logistics sector contributes 6% of the KSA GDP and is projected to contribute 10% by 2030, that is, around SAR 20.1 billion.
  • The largest and most populous GCC nation, the Kingdom also aims to create over two hundred thousand jobs in the sector by 2030.

SAL Saudi Logistics Services & Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services Sign Strategic MoU to Support Logistics Activities in Saudi Arabia

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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) and Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) have signed an initial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Transport Logistics Exhibition 2023 held in Munich, Germany on the 11th of May, to collaborate on logistics activities of LTLS within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Key Points: 
  • Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) and Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services (LTLS) have signed an initial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Transport Logistics Exhibition 2023 held in Munich, Germany on the 11th of May, to collaborate on logistics activities of LTLS within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
  • This agreement marks the foundation of a strategic partnership between both parties, as they plan to explore other areas of cooperation in the future related to LTLS' logistics activities in Saudi Arabia.
  • “We are excited about this partnership with Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services, which highlights our commitment as the National Logistics Champion to providing world-class logistics services to our partners and assures SAL’s dedicated role in complementing the National Transport and Logistics Strategy,” said Faisal Al Bedah, CEO of SAL.
  • Andreas Tielmann, Managing Director of LTLS, stated: “We are delighted to partner with a well-established organization such as SAL for our logistics activities in Saudi Arabia.

SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation Sign MoU to Collaboratively Deliver World-class Passenger Handling Services for Low-cost Carriers at Saudi Airports

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive study on delivering best in class passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi Arabia airports.

Key Points: 
  • SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive study on delivering best in class passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi Arabia airports.
  • SAL Saudi Logistics Services is the market leading air cargo handler in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and recently obtained a license to provide passenger handling services in Saudi airports from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), enabling the company to continue offering high quality, professional logistics services at the Kingdom's airports.
  • Menzies Aviation is the world’s largest aviation services company with operations at more than 250 airports in 58 countries.
  • Emphasizing the importance of the agreement with Menzies, Mr. Faisal AlBedah, Managing Director and CEO of SAL Saudi Logistics Services, stated: "This MoU will enable SAL to utilize Menzies’ global capabilities and expertise.

WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC ZONE LAUNCHED IN RIYADH

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from the global logistics industry are in Riyadh today to join Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) in celebrating the launch of the Special Integrated Logistics Zone, a truly integrated special economic zone.

Key Points: 
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zone launched on 31stOctober 2022 in Riyadh by HE the Minister of Transport & Logistics and the General Authority for Civil Aviation.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from the global logistics industry are in Riyadh today to join Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) in celebrating the launch of the Special Integrated Logistics Zone, a truly integrated special economic zone.
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zoneis a fully integrated special economic zone that integrates best practice in regulation, technology and infrastructure from around the world.
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zone is Saudi Arabia's first Special Logistics Zone and has been developed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC ZONE LAUNCHED IN RIYADH

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Monday, October 31, 2022
Vision 2030, General authority, Transport, Time, Royal Highness, Industry, Vendor-managed inventory, VAT, Special economic zone, Certification, Apple Inc., National Association of Cargo Transportation and Logistics, Government, Apple, Maintenance, Sale, Technology, Royal order (Belgium), General Authority of Civil Aviation, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, GCC, Transport Logistic, King Khalid International Airport, Movement, VMI, Weapon, Rail freight transport, Warehouse, Sales, GACA, Kingdom

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from the global logistics industry are in Riyadh today to join Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) in celebrating the launch of the Special Integrated Logistics Zone, a truly integrated special economic zone.

Key Points: 
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zone launched on 31stOctober 2022 in Riyadh by HE the Minister of Transport & Logistics and the General Authority for Civil Aviation.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from the global logistics industry are in Riyadh today to join Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) in celebrating the launch of the Special Integrated Logistics Zone, a truly integrated special economic zone.
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zoneis a fully integrated special economic zone that integrates best practice in regulation, technology and infrastructure from around the world.
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zone is Saudi Arabia's first Special Logistics Zone and has been developed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).

WORLD'S MOST INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC ZONE LAUNCHED IN RIYADH

Retrieved on: 
Monday, October 31, 2022
Vendor-managed inventory, National Association of Cargo Transportation and Logistics, General authority, Special economic zone, Apple, Time, King Khalid International Airport, Government, Apple Inc., Transport Logistic, Sale, Maintenance, GCC, Industry, Transport, VAT, Movement, General Authority of Civil Aviation, Royal Highness, Technology, Certification, Vision 2030, Royal order (Belgium), VMI, John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, Weapon, Rail freight transport, Warehouse, Sales, Kingdom, GACA

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from the global logistics industry are in Riyadh today to join Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) in celebrating the launch of the Special Integrated Logistics Zone, a truly integrated special economic zone.

Key Points: 
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zone launched on 31stOctober 2022 in Riyadh by HE the Minister of Transport & Logistics and the General Authority for Civil Aviation.
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaders from the global logistics industry are in Riyadh today to join Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) in celebrating the launch of the Special Integrated Logistics Zone, a truly integrated special economic zone.
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zoneis a fully integrated special economic zone that integrates best practice in regulation, technology and infrastructure from around the world.
  • The Special Integrated Logistics Zone is Saudi Arabia's first Special Logistics Zone and has been developed by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).