Strategic Partnerships that Turn Logistical Challenges into Knowledge Opportunities
Under the auspices and presence of His Excellency the Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, Riyadh will host the 6th edition of the Supply Chain and Logistic Services Conference on December 15-16, 2024 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel. The conference highlights the outstanding successes achieved by the Kingdom in improving operational efficiency according to global indicators, which strengthens its position as a regional and global logistics center, in line with the targets of the Kingdom’s 2030Vision.
This year’s conference represents a strategic platform for collaboration between leading companies and institutions in the logistics sector. New partnerships have contributed to achieving a qualitative leap and unleashing innovation. These efforts aim to accelerate the digital transformation in supply chains, by adopting advanced technological solutions that contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and driving sustainable economic growth.
One of the most prominent components of the conference is the “Innovation Zone”: an innovative interactive space dedicated to showcasing the latest digital solutions and technological innovations offered by start-ups and entrepreneurs. This zone is a unique opportunity for partners to showcase their products and services to a specialized and diverse audience, which supports the expansion of the use of modern technologies and meets the needs of the local and regional market.
This event comes to confirm the Kingdom’s commitment to developing the logistics sector according to the highest international standards, and achieving its vision of becoming a leading global center for advanced logistics technologies and services.
Dr. Abdul Aziz Al Sehly, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the Conference, stated: “The strategic partnerships that sponsor the sixth edition are not just temporary collaborations, but rather a strong foundation towards the development and sustainability of the logistic services sector in the Kingdom.”
He added: “We seek, with our strategic partners, to overcome current challenges and find long-term solutions that support the national economy and enable the sector to reach new levels of growth and sustainable innovation.”
Mr. Fahad Alshebel, CEO of the National Unified Procurement Company (NUPCO), the strategic sponsor of the conference, explained that “NUPCO is a model for effective national companies that contribute to achieving the Kingdom’s 2030Vision, as it plays a major role in supporting and developing the health sector by working to develop advanced digital platforms to manage purchasing and distribution operations.”
He added, “NUBCO’sparticipation in the conference reflects its commitment to supporting the logistics sector by highlighting the best global practices in the management of inventory and distribution. The company will also show its expertise in developing the infrastructure of warehouses and logistical facilities and applying the highest safety standards for storing medicines and medical supplies, which contributes to enriching the conference with valuable expertise and enhancing the Kingdom’s ability to develop supply chains in a sustainable manner.”
Eng. Essam Fahad Al Khalifah , CEO of JAL, a subsidiary of GASCO, stated, “The company is one of the leading companies in providing LPG transportation and logistical services, benefiting from its accumulated experience of more than 60 years.”
Al-Khalifah stressed that “JAL’s participation in the sixth edition of the Supply Chains and Logistic Services Conference comes within the framework of enhancing its leading national role in the field of transportation and logistics services, as the company is committed to providing the highest levels of reliability and efficiency to its customers while providing sustainable solutions that meet their diverse needs.”
Al-Khalifah pointed out that “JAL owns a huge fleet of more than 700 trucks and tankers, and its operations cover all regions of the Kingdom. He added that the company is constantly working to develop advanced technologies to ensure safety and efficiency in operations which guarantees providing services to partners and customers on time and with the highest safety standards.”
Al-Khalifa concluded by explaining that “through this strategic participation, JAL aims to show its advanced logistics services that contribute to enhancing integration between sectors, which will enrich the conference with its extensive expertise and contributes to supporting the achievement of the Kingdom’s 2030 Vision to build an advanced and sustainable logistics sector worthy of our country.”
Eng. Majid Matbouly, Chairman of the Industrial Valley and the Special Economic Zone in King Abdullah Economic City, stressed the importance of the strategic partnership between the city and the conference, noting that such partnerships open up the horizon of cooperation in the logistics industries sector. He added that the partnership with this conference is a unique opportunity to enhance industrial innovation and develop the infrastructure in line with the Kingdom’s 2030Vision, which focuses on strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for logistics services.
Matbouly explained that “King Abdullah Economic City continuously seeks to provide integrated industrial solutions through innovative investments that support technological development, which contributes to improving supply chains in the Kingdom and enhances the sector’s ability to expand and grow.”
Mr. Mohammed Zahid, General Manager of the Commercial Vehicles Department in Zahid Company, expressed the company’s pride in participating as a strategic sponsor in the Supply Chains and Logistic Services Conference, noting that this partnership represents a strategic opportunity to support the logistics sector and enhance cooperation between leading companies in this field.
He added, “The company seeks to provide modern and environmentally friendly transportation solutions that enhance the work of logistics projects and contribute to improving the work of supply chains and enhancing the efficiency of operations in the Kingdom using the latest transportation solutions. He also stressed that these efforts are in line with the Kingdom’s 2030Vision, which aims to transform the Kingdom into a global logistics platform by enhancing performance in the logistics sector, and thus raising the level of competitiveness and efficiency in various sectors.”
