The Transport Logistics 2025 Forum — which concluded last week in Munich — brought in a slew of agreements between Saudi players and global logistics giants in several sectors, including supply chain, manufacturing, localization, and tech. Meetings with global companies were overseen by the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) and Invest Saudi, according to a statement.

#1- SAL + GCL to support entertainment sector: Saudi Logistics Services (SAL) inked an agreement with US-based Global Critical Logistics (GCL) to boost logistics services for several key sectors, including arts, sports, entertainment, according to a statement.

#2- GFS Express eyed China: Homegrown freight solution firm GFS Express inked an MoU with China’s Hefei Logistics Group to bolster cooperation in logistics and establish innovative supply chain solutions, according to a statement.

#3- Modon tapped infrastructure improvements: Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) signed an MoU with Chinese logistics infrastructure developer JD Property to build advanced logistics infrastructure in the Kingdom and propel the localization of tech solutions, according to a statement.

#4- Asasat to form a JV with Silk Mile, JTM: Riyadh-based real estate firm Asasat, US-based transport firm JTM Group, and Lebanese logistics services company Silk Mile signed an MoU to establish a joint venture to expand logistics solutions and draw FDI into the Kingdom, according to a statement.

#5- NIDLP + Köppern collaborate on machine development: The National Industrial Development Logistics Program (NIDLP) and German transport firm Köppern agreed to explore ways to localize roller press systems and compaction machines in the Kingdom, according to a statement.

#6- Saudi Post partnered up with Maersk, Scan Global: Saudi Post (SPL), Danish shipping giant Maersk, Turkish freight forwarder Scan Global are collaborating to enhance air freight operations, delivery solutions, and digital logistics infrastructure in the Kingdom, according to a statement.