Saudi Arabia Excels in Logistics, Climbing 17 Ranks in World Bank Index

Saudi Arabia has been making waves in the logistics world recently, with a big jump on the World Bank's Logistics Services Performance Index 2023. This marks a significant improvement in the country's logistics and supply chain management capabilities, positioning it as one of the leading countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. SAL Saudi Logistics Services, is one of the players making an impact and contributing to the future of logistics.

The Logistics Leap

From 49th to 32nd place - that's a giant leap for an index of over 130 countries! The Logistics Performance Index measures the efficiency of customs clearance, quality of infrastructure, ease of arranging shipments, and other factors that affect the movement of goods across borders. This improvement can be attributed to several factors, including the country's investments in infrastructure, such as the expansion of ports, airports, and highways, as well as its focus on policy reforms aimed at improving the business environment.

SAL's dedication to innovation and efficiency aligns with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and invest in industries beyond oil. Since 2019, SAL has been providing logistics services, including air, sea, and land freight transportation, warehousing, and customs clearance. By investing in its infrastructure and streamlining customs procedures, SAL has been making it easier for businesses to operate in the country and facilitates trade with other nations.

Some Good Moves

With the growing popularity of online shopping, SAL enhances the adaptability and effectiveness of e-commerce solutions. Because, let's face it, we all love online shopping, but want reliability and speed. SAL's operations, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced technology succeeds and can handle just about anything you can deliver to them - even your pet polar bear.

So what's the secret to SAL's success? It's all about efficiency and innovation. They use the latest tech to optimize their operations and ensure your goods get where they need to go when it needs to get there. Combined with a team of experienced professionals, they know how to get the job done right.

 But that's not all…

A Growth Mindset

Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in the logistics sector by embracing a growth mindset and a digital-first approach. In the past, people tended to underestimate or didn’t recognize that the logistics sector is the backbone and major operator of powering the future economy. Yet Saudi has invested in and expanded its capabilities to enhance and facilitate better logistics.

SAL plays a central role in this revolution as they build an ecosystem of experience, expertise, and capacity to lead in cargo handling, 3PL, e-commerce warehousing, and fulfillment.

Logistics is a key sector identified by the government for growth, and SAL is championing leading with its commitment to excellence and community development. This improvement in logistics performance is a positive sign for Saudi Arabia's economy and its ability to compete on the global stage.

So the next time you need to move something, whether it's a package, medicine, plants, equipment, or a large, hibernating mammal, you know who does it best. SAL knows how to move it, store it, and help deliver a brighter, better Saudi Arabia.