Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress opens today!

The fifth edition of Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress - sponsored by His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser - opens today at the Dhahran Exhibition Centre, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until 19th September.

Showcasing investment opportunity in the maritime and logistics sectors, this year’s Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress will highlight how Saudi Arabia’s doors are now open even wider to the world, with investments pouring into sectors like renewable energy, maritime and logistics and other key industries. 

According to Chris Morley, Group Director of Seatrade Maritime, organisers of the event: “2024 has already proved a phenomenal year of growth for the industry in Saudi Arabia. I can highlight several areas which indicate the scale of momentum within the industry which includes: the launch of Folk Maritime – offering feeder services and short sea shipping in the Middle East and supporting the Kingdom’s aspirations in the logistics sector; Mawani’s launch of the Ports Community System (PCS) – raising the efficiency of the operational performance of the Saudi port network; the announcement that Fincantieri has launched its new subsidiary – Fincantieri Arabia – to bringing its capabilities across cruise, defence and offshore and of course, the expansion of several law firms in the Kingdom.”

Carrying forward its resounding success in 2023, the 2024 edition of the Congress is anticipating more than 10,000 industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to convene, serving as a pivotal platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange and collaboration, shaping the future of maritime and logistics in the region and beyond.

The two-day event is held with Founding Partners, Bahri and Seatrade Maritime; main partners, The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and the Transport General Authority (TGA), as well as strategic partners, Saudi Aramco and IMI.

Speaking ahead of the event, Asyad Group said it is ‘pleased to take part as we showcase our integrated capabilities and strategic global expansion to the dynamic markets of the US, China, and beyond. We are dedicated to driving innovation, and forging partnerships that shape the future of global trade with our seamless and sustainable logistics solutions.’

Also looking forward to the week ahead is DNV Maritime. "We will use the event as a platform to building a collaborative network and sharing knowledge which is critical to building a more resilient and sustainable maritime industry in the Kingdom and beyond," said Sadiq Al Mutawa, Country Manager Saudi Arabia & Bahrain, DNV Maritime, exhibiting at Stand E20 on the Norway pavilion.

The event will feature more than 10,000 participants, 60 speakers, and various sessions and workshops covering important topics such as interrelated logistics; supply chain; ship construction and repair; oil sustainability; digitisation of maritime transport; maritime safety; energy transformation and workforce development. The conference will also address pressing issues, challenges, and solutions related to the maritime transport industry while promoting cooperation among countries to achieve common goals in this vital industry.

Amongst industry heavyweights confirmed to speak are: Bahri CEO, Eng. Ahmed Alsubaey; IMI CEO, Eng. Abdullah Al-Ghamdi and Transport General Authority (TGA) Deputy for Maritime Transport, Eng. Essam M. Alammari. 

Also joining the prestigious speaker parade is: Mr Kaupo Läänerand, Deputy Minister for Maritime and Water Affairs, Ministry of Climate, Estonia and Poul Hestbaek, CEO, Folk Maritime.

Entrance to the exhibition and conference programme is free upon registration:  https://bit.ly/3JSqLTC

For more information, check out the up-to-date exhibitor list and conference programme at: https://bit.ly/3AjQKSp 

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