RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s national shipping company, Bahri, has opened its first integrated logistics deposit zone at Jeddah Islamic Port, expanding its supply chain capabilities.
Developed by Bahri Logistics in partnership with the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority and the Saudi Ports Authority, the facility offers integrated warehousing and distribution services aimed at streamlining trade, strengthening supply chains and improving cargo movement through one of the Kingdom’s busiest ports, according to a press release.
The launch comes as Saudi Arabia accelerates efforts to strengthen its logistics sector under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which aims to position the Kingdom among the world’s top 10 distribution hubs by 2030 through major investments in ports, transport infrastructure, and supply chain capabilities.
The strategy also targets handling 40 million containers annually, increasing the logistics sector’s contribution to gross domestic product, and leveraging Saudi Arabia’s strategic location linking Asia, Europe, and Africa.
In a release, Bahri CEO Ahmed Ali Al-Subaey said: “The inauguration of the Bahri Logistics Zone represents a significant step in Bahri’s journey toward expanding its integrated logistics services and providing solutions that support the evolving needs of our customers.”
