The much-anticipated exhibition and conference will bring together leading industry players who look to shape the future of the shipping sector in this dynamic region
Saudi Arabia: Supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitious growth plans of increasing its non-oil revenues to SR 45 billion a year, the 5th edition of Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, the Kingdom’s largest and most important maritime event, will take place on 18 – 19 September 2024, at the Dhahran Expo, Dammam.
Supported by founding strategic partners, Bahri and Seatrade Maritime, with main partners, MAWANI and Transport General Authority (TGA), and strategic partners Saudi Aramco and IMI, the event will serve as an ideal platform for industry leaders to determine the way forward to revolutionise the sector in the Kingdom and the GCC.
Carrying forward its resounding success in 2023 – which witnessed a remarkable 95% YoY attendance increase – the 2024 edition of the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress will convene industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders, serving as a pivotal platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, shaping the future of maritime and logistics in the region and beyond.
Strategic importance
In line with its economic diversification efforts, the Kingdom has been taking massive strides. One of these significant steps has been the launch of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy in 2021, aiming to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub connecting three continents, and improve all transport services in support of Saudi Vision 2030. As a result, the nation handled over 10.43 million containers at its ports in 2022, thereby helping it jump eight spots to claim the 16th position in the international ranking for container handling quantities. Moreover, these efforts will continue as the country aims to increase the capacity of its ports to reach more than 40 million standard containers annually by 2030.
As the Kingdom’s most influential gathering of professionals from the maritime and logistics industry, the much-awaited exhibition and conference will play a significant role in making this vision a reality.
Speaking on this, Chris Morley, Group Director of Seatrade Maritime said, “The transport and logistics sectors are undoubtedly significant drivers of the Kingdom’s economy. The Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress brings these vital sectors together at an unrivalled scale creating maximum value for attendees, exhibitors and the Kingdom alike.”
Enhanced Event Agenda and Global Participation
“The 2023 edition was attended by over 7,300 industry professionals, 67 expert speakers, and 147 world-class industry brands. This year, with the help of a strategically-planned event agenda that addresses the most relevant topics such as interconnected logistics, supply chains of the future, digitalisation, decarbonisation, energy transition, and workforce development, we are looking at a drastic increase in these numbers. Additionally, with over 70 countries represented, businesses and professionals can explore multiple opportunities to reach new and potential customers from across the globe. Our ultimate aim is to facilitate fruitful cooperation between the public and private sector entities that catalyses growth for our industry.” Morley added.
Standout features
This year, the event features several stand-out additions, including the ‘Maritime Think Tank’. This new feature will bring together distinguished local, regional, and international industry players to delve into ideas shaping the sector’s transition to a new normal. It will serve as a platform for the global maritime community to explore how Saudi Arabia’s swift growth and innovative initiatives can inspire and derive roadmaps to tackle challenges beyond the Kingdom’s borders.
Additionally, many industry players have already confirmed their participation as exhibitors at the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, demonstrating their collective commitment to advancing the maritime and logistics sectors. Confirmed exhibitors include Abdulla Nass & Partners, Jana Marine Services, Faisal M, Higgi & Associates, Integrated Marine Solutions, POSH SAUDI, High Seas Marine & Industrial Services, MAMAS for Port Services, Arab Shipbuilding & Repair Yard Company, and more.
Entrance to the exhibition and conference programme is free upon registration:
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The up-to-date exhibitor list and conference programme can be found on the event website: www.SaudiMaritimeCongress.com
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