🇸🇦 Top Logistics Companies in Saudi Arabia
1. Bahri (National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia)
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Saudi’s national maritime carrier, operating 97 vessels including VLCCs, chemical tankers, multi-purpose and dry‑bulk ships (clickpost.ai, en.wikipedia.org).
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Strong in oil, chemicals, bulk cargo, roll-on/roll-off, and integrated logistics. Plays a major role in global shipping. (en.wikipedia.org)
2. Saudi Post (Al‑Bareed)
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Government postal and logistics network with 478 main offices and 180 branches.
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Handles domestic and international parcels, e‑commerce logistics. (en.wikipedia.org, namaait.com)
3. Aramex
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Global express courier, freight-forwarding, warehousing, and e‑commerce logistics.
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Widespread coverage in Saudi Arabia with advanced tracking systems. (varahii.com, 3rd-partner.com)
4. DHL Express / DHL Supply Chain
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Investing €500M+ in ME infrastructure (hub development, fleet, warehousing, tech) through 2030.
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Offers express delivery, freight forwarding, customs clearance, and full supply-chain solutions. (wsj.com, saudiarab.info)
5. SMSA Express
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Leading Saudi-based express courier and logistics provider.
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Extensive domestic network, e‑commerce logistics support, customs clearance.
6. Naqel Express (formerly Zajil/Hala Express)
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Joint venture between Saudi Post and Hala Express, active since 1993/2005.
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Offers domestic/international shipping, COD, inventory, and distribution services. (namaait.com)
7. FedEx Express
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International courier and freight delivery with full operational coverage in Saudi Arabia.
8. UPS
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US-based global delivery and logistics provider with operations across major Saudi cities.
9. Almajdouie Logistics
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Specializes in freight forwarding, heavy lift, project logistics, and warehousing.
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Prominent for serving oil & gas and industrial sectors. (varahii.com)
10. Agility Logistics
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Global 3PL provider active in Saudi Arabia, offering freight forwarding, contract/project logistics, warehousing.
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Recognized for digital innovation and sustainability efforts.
11. Saudia Cargo
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A subsidiary of Saudia airlines; national air‑freight carrier with dedicated freighter fleet (747F, 777F).
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Serves Jeddah, Riyadh plus 58+ destinations worldwide. (en.wikipedia.org)
12. SISCO / Sustained Infrastructure Holding Company
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Operates ports, logistics parks, bonded zones.
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Owns Red Sea Gateway Terminal; diversified into logistics investments. (en.wikipedia.org)
13. Binzagr Company
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Century-old distributor with robust logistics and SCM infrastructure (ERP, GPS, nationwide coverage).
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Strong presence in food, beverage, home care, auto sectors. (clickpost.ai)
14. Aldrees Petroleum & Transport (APTSCO)
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Offers petroleum distribution and logistics; operates ~600 gas stations plus transport services. (en.wikipedia.org)
15. Fast n Accurate Freight Forwarder
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Rapidly growing local freight forwarder with customs brokerage roots. Operates a 30,000 m² terminal + 5,000 m² warehouse (reddit.com)
🧠Other Notable Mentions
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CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC – global shipping giants with Jeddah-based operations (rasmal.com)
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Four Winds Logistics – Riyadh-based freight forwarder with customs, warehousing, and container services
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Wared Logistics, Al‑Futtaim Logistics, CEVA Logistics, Kuehne+Nagel, DB Schenker – strong regional 3PL players (mordorintelligence.com)
✅ Choosing the Right Partner
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Sea freight / oil & bulk → Bahri, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC
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Air cargo / express → Saudia Cargo, DHL, FedEx, Aramex, SMSA, Naqel, UPS
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3PL / heavy logistics → Almajdouie, Agility, Binzagr, SISCO
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Last‑mile & e‑commerce → Saudi Post, Aramex, DHL e‑commerce, SMSA, Naqel, Fast n Accurate
📈 Market Trends
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Saudi Vision 2030 aims to develop the Kingdom as a global logistics hub—leading infrastructure expansion at ports, airports, and logistics zones (clickpost.ai, aviaanaccounting.com, aviaanaccounting.com).
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Companies are heavily investing in automation, digital tracking systems, and sustainable fleets to optimize costs and improve performance.
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