The Global Logistics Forum 2024, from October 12 to 14 at the King Abdullah Financial District, aims to foster international collaboration and reshape the global trade and supply chain landscape.

 

Held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, this landmark event is expected to attract over 10,000 participants, including heads of state, ministers, industry leaders, experts, and innovators from around the world. 

 

The event will focus on enhancing sector infrastructure and optimising logistics operations to drive growth and maximise impact. A key theme of this edition is the sector's need for adaptability in the face of global climate change, with the forum providing a collaborative platform for stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

 

Transformational platform

The Saudi Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Nasser AlJasser, said: “Our ambition is that the Global Logistics Forum helps to reshape the global map of logistics. It is a transformational platform and given his legacy of spearheading notable achievements and reforms in Saudi Arabia, it is only right that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has bestowed his patronage on the event. We are grateful for his support, and will use the event as an opportunity blaze a trail of prosperity in this inaugural event.” 

 

Attendees can look forward to a series of dynamic discussion sessions, interactive workshops, and exhibitions designed to encourage international cooperation and stimulate innovation in sustainable logistics solutions. 

 

The forum will also highlight Saudi Arabia's significant advancements in the sector, including the kingdom's impressive rise by 17 places in the Logistics Performance Index and its progress toward achieving the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.

 

Logistics centres master plan

Additionally, the forum will unveil the logistics centres master plan, announced by the Crown Prince in mid-2023. This ambitious initiative to establish over than 100 million square metres, aimed at enhancing infrastructure, diversifying the economy, and cementing Saudi Arabia's position as a global logistics hub.

 

Set in Riyadh, a city strategically positioned at the crossroads of the world’s three largest continents and home to one of the most dynamic economies globally, the forum offers a unique opportunity for participants to influence future logistics trends, forge relationships with global leaders, and explore groundbreaking collaborations. Riyadh's modern infrastructure and rich cultural heritage further enhance the setting for this prestigious event.--TradeArabia News Service