Inaugural event focuses on the Middle East logistics sector

The inaugural edition of ‘Landmarks In Logistics Ksa Summit 2023’ is set to be held at the InterContinental Jeddah on September 6, 2023, as Saudi Arabia moves into pole position as a global logistics and supply chain hub spearheaded by its excellent rail, air, sea, and land infrastructure.

Organised by UAE-based Logistics Gulf News in association with the Saudi Arabia-headquartered Supply Chain & Procurement Society, Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023 will focus on the fast-growing Saudi and Middle East logistics industry, which is ramping up efforts to enhance logistics and supply chain efficiencies while also transitioning to sustainable and cost-effective technologies.

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With the theme – Collaborate, Innovate, Accelerate – the trade event is the first of its kind to be held in the deepwater port city of Jeddah.

Close to 30 eminent speakers representing the global and regional logistics and supply chain verticals will highlight the latest business trends, technological innovations and challenges concerning the region’s logistics sector.

Keen to examine the critical aspects of their industry, attendees at Logistics KSA Summit 2023 will comprise logistics and supply chain professionals, regional policymakers, and government entities.

Sector focus

The event’s participants expect to network during the day-long trade event to identify solutions to the key challenges that the regional logistics industry faces, explore business opportunities in new and upcoming projects, learn about digitalisation, green logistics, mobility, ports, freight and cargo, technology, supply chain procurement and other relevant aspects.

To meet the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, the Saudi Ministry of Transport & Logistics Services (MoTLS) has unveiled a masterplan that seeks to develop and enhance Saudi Arabis’ rail, road, maritime and aviation sectors while addressing the increasing global demand for cost-effective, safe, efficient, and sustainable logistics and supply chain services.

Tremendous growth

According to the MoTLS, Saudi Arabia’s logistics and supply chain market is projected to reach AED56.21 billion (SAR57.4 billion) by 2023.

The sector contributes an average of 6% to the vast GCC country’s annual GDP.

This figure is expected to rise to 10% by 2030 after new mega logistics and supply chain projects come online in the country.

Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023 Summit agenda

8.30am: Registration and Networking Coffee

9.30am: Welcome Note and Opening Remarks

9.45am: Keynote | Sustainability: Fostering the Supply Chain for Sustainable Economic Development

10.00am: Panel | Maritime: Drifting through Advanced Marine Technology and Innovation

10.30am: Keynote | Green Logistics: Sustainable Solutions to Lower the Environmental Impacts

10.45am: Networking Coffee and One-to-One Business Meetings

11.15am: Panel | E-Commerce: Energising the Retail Sector with Streamlined Delivery Processes

11.45am: Panel | The Role of Ports and Shipping Lines in handling Project Cargo movement

12.15pm: Prayer Break and One-on-One Business Meetings

12.45pm: Panel | Automation: Enhancing Logistics, Supply Chain Efficiencies through Technologies, and Cloud

1.15pm: Digitalisation: Infrastructures, and Operational Challenges, Digitalisation the Key?

1.30pm: Networking Lunch

2.30pm: Panel | Supply Chain: Demands on Supply Chain, How to Maintain the Supply Demand Equilibrium

3.00pm: Panel | Startups in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities

3.30pm: One-to-One Business Meetings

4.30pm: Keynote | Warehousing: Strive against the Growing Demand of E-commerce and Retail

4.45pm: Interactive Session: Fireside Chat | Quiz and Prize Distribution

5.00pm: Closing remarks, end of Landmarks in Logistics KSA Summit 2023 edition

Supply Chain & Procurement Society was founded in 2018 by Saudi citizens skilled in the supply chain, logistics, and procurement in the oil and gas, petrochemicals, metals, telecommunications, agriculture, food industries, retail, and banking sectors to contribute to realising Saudi Vision 2030.

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