Jeddah: A session titled "Logistics and Supply Chains," held today as part of the second Saudi Industry Forum (SIF 2026) in Jeddah, highlighted Saudi Arabia's advancements in its logistics ecosystem and its ability to navigate geopolitical disruptions and shifts in supply chains. The session showcased how these challenges are being transformed into investment and industrial opportunities, reinforcing Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics hub. According to Saudi Press Agency, the session highlighted a significant increase in truck traffic at Jeddah Islamic Port, rising from 2,500 trucks daily in 2025 to approximately 10,000 trucks per day. The port also now handles more than 34 weekly maritime services, reflecting its growing operational capacity and flexibility in adapting to evolving trade and supply chain dynamics. Investments in Saudi ports were highlighted as exceeding SAR30 billion over five years, while the private sector contributed SAR5.5 billion during the crisis period. More than SAR640 mi llion was also invested in equipment and operational areas at Jeddah Islamic Port within three months, alongside the establishment of a one-million-square-meter truck marshalling zone. These measures strengthened the port's capacity to accommodate rapid growth in logistics activity. The session also highlighted growth in transit operations, with Jeddah Islamic Port handling approximately 375,000 containers over five months. Operations at King Abdullah Port also expanded, further strengthening the regional role of Saudi Arabia's ports. In national capacity building, the Saudi Logistics Academy has contributed to employing 3,000 Saudis, training more than 6,000 beneficiaries, and establishing 170 partnerships, while expanding to nine specializations aligned with labour market needs. The session emphasized that integration between the public and private sectors, alongside investments in infrastructure, technology, and national talent, has strengthened the resilience of the logistics ecosystem and transformed s upply chain challenges into opportunities that support Saudi Vision 2030 and reinforce Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics hub.
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