Global gateway: Saudi Arabia's rise as the world's next logistics superpower
16 Feb 2026
Future-proofing industry
This keynote explores how Saudi Arabia's $267 billion logistics investment, sweeping regulatory reforms, and cutting-edge blockchain technology are positioning the Kingdom as a global logistics hub—and contributing significantly to Vision 2030's economic diversification goals.
- How is Saudi Arabia's unprecedented $267 billion investment in multimodal infrastructure—spanning ports, railways, airports, and logistics zones—transforming the Kingdom into a three-continent trade gateway?
- What regulatory reforms and trade facilitation measures are driving Saudi Arabia's 17-place jump in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index and its rise to 4th place in global emerging markets rankings?
- In what ways are public-private partnerships unlocking over $64 billion in logistics projects and attracting international investment to scale Saudi Arabia's logistics ecosystem?
- How is the implementation of blockchain technology and secure cargo tracking through platforms like FASAH positioning Saudi Arabia as the first region to provide world-class digital customs services?