Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Saudi Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services will host the Inaugural Global Logistics Forum 2024 in Riyadh.
Scheduled on October 12-14, 2024, the prestigious event will take place at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), with the attendance of a unique gathering of global logistics ecosystem stakeholders, including government entities, international bodies and private sector leaders.
Reshaping Logistics Sector
The Global Logistics Forum 2024 is a landmark event that aims to strengthen international cooperation and reshape the landscape of global trade and supply chain, the Saudi Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services said in a press release.
In the light of this, the Saudi Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, underscored the Kingdom’s aspiration to be a global logistics hub and play a pivotal role in fostering the sector. He said: “Our ambition is that the Global Logistics Forum helps to reshape the global map of logistics.”
Unwavering Support
Al-Jasser commended the Saudi leadership support for the logistics sector, aiming to transform the Kingdom into an international logistics hub, contribute to fostering international cooperation, and shape the future of the sector.
“It is a transformational platform and given his legacy of spearheading notable achievements and reforms in Saudi Arabia, it is only right that Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has bestowed his patronage on the event,” he said.
“We are grateful for his support, and will use the event as an opportunity to blaze a trail of prosperity in this inaugural event,” Al-Jasser added.
Global Logistics Forum 2024
The Inaugural Global Logistics Forum 2024 is expecting the attendance of over 10,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, industry leaders, experts as well as innovators from more than 30 countries. It will also feature more than 80 exhibitors and 100 speakers.
The event will pay great attention to boosting the sector infrastructure and enhancing logistics operations in order to advance growth and increase the efficiency of the sector. It will also focus on the urgency of enhancing the sector’s adaptability against global climate change. The Forum will serve as a collaborative platform for stakeholders to reach sustainable solutions that lead to a tangible change.
The Global Logistics Forum 2024 will feature discussion sessions, interactive workshops, and exhibitions that aim to promote international cooperation and encourage innovation in sustainable logistics solutions.
Key Themes
The current edition of the Global Logistics Forum will address three main themes: powering global markets, seamless integrated services, and next generation logistics.
The “powering global markets” will shed light on the vital nature of the logistics industry and its role in advancing global economies, connecting the world and empowering societies.
The “seamless integrated services” pillar will discuss ways to enhance sustainability, and explore alternative energy solutions and infrastructure investment needs, in addition to technology applications and impacts.
Meanwhile, the third theme will discuss ways to improve capacity and growth across the sector through harnessing initiatives and cutting-edge digital technologies.
Saudi Arabia’s Achievements
The Global Logistics Forum 2024 will spotlight the Kingdom’s milestones in the logistics sector. Saudi Arabia has managed to rise by 17 places in the Logistics Performance Index and has also made significant progress towards achieving the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
Furthermore, the Forum will present the master plan for logistics centers, that the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, announced in mid-2023. This ambitious plan aims to construct logistics centers over a total area exceeding 100 million square meters throughout the Kingdom, to enhance infrastructure, diversify the economy and consolidate Saudi Arabia’s position as a global logistics hub.
Located at the crossroads of the world’s largest three continents, Riyadh is strategically positioned to provide a unique opportunity for participants to make a significant change in the future logistics trends, build relationships with global leaders, and explore opportunities for meaningful cooperation.
