Saudi Arabia-based Flow, a leading logistics company - part of Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Group, has opened its first independent pick-up outlet in Madinah.

Flow is working to support and enhance the logistics services sector in line with the objectives of Vision 2030, said a statement.

In addition, the company is aiming to establish strong ties and relations with neighbouring countries through logistics and cross-border infrastructure projects, it said.

The pick-up outlet will be providing many of the main services from the Omni-channel and e-commerce fulfilment centre of which: freight forwarding, custom clearance, domestic line haul, delivery and assembly of furniture and cross border network along with last mile to home addresses, it added.

Flow aims to meet the growing needs of local customers through the establishment of a unique logistics platform that links existing commercial centres, paving the way for new trade routes.

Ghazi Al Malki, CEO, Flow, said: “It is time that we get closer to our customers in Madinah and we are positive that the new pick-up outlet will be a great addition to the wide service model we offer.”

“It will further enhance the performance and strengthen the connection between our different service networks. Echoing the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, we have established unique logistics platforms that not only connect existing fulfilment centres but also open new trade routes,” he said.

Al Malki continued: “With the opening of the new outlet, we are fully committed to expand the services offered to our customers in various parts of the kingdom. We are fully aware of the significance of logistics and the important role it plays in the growing world of e-commerce.”

“The new pick-up outlet, in addition to the distribution centres in King Abdullah Economic City and in Sudair Industrial City, will contribute towards improving the service extended to all customers,” he added.

Flow offers a range of unique solutions to meet the various needs and requirements of the industry, including an Oxy-Reduct (oxygen reduction solution), which prevent fires whilst eliminating the risk of water damage to the products and the internal material handling systems, it stated. – TradeArabia News Service