Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit KSA 2024

  • Type: Conference/Seminar
  • 21 - 22 Oct, 2024
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
  • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Event Overview:

KSA Vision 2030 – A logistics hub empowering GCC trade through smart ports innovation

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a paradigm shift in its approach to port operations and logistics through the integration of cutting-edge technologies, giving rise to the concept of Smart Ports. This transformative journey is part of the nation’s broader commitment to economic diversification, modernisation, and technological advancement.

Saudi Arabia, one of the largest maritime trading nations in the world valuing over USD500 billion, and transporting over 90% of its imports and exports is set for transformation. The Saudi Arabia Freight and Logistics Market is estimated over $24 billion in 2024, with a promising trajectory to reach $32.88 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 5.52%.

The Saudi Ports Authority has reported that container traffic, container volumes, transshipment, and passenger traffic recorded positive figures in 2023 compared to the previous year, and upward trends are expected for the period 2024-25.

The Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit KSA 2024, will be an unparalleled two-day conference set to take place on May 21st & 22nd, 2024 in the vibrant city of Riyadh to discuss strategies, innovation, and technologies vital in achieving the KSA Vision 2030 to emerge as a logistics hub in the MENA region.

Why Attend

In the wake of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious strides towards modernisation and technology adoption, the Smart Ports and Logistics Transformation Summit emerges as a pivotal event. This summit aims to bring together industry pioneers, policymakers, and technology innovators to explore and catalyse the transformative potential of smart technologies in port operations and logistics.

With over 40+ global and local speakers from various public and private sector institutions, delegates will experience a power-packed agenda consisting of presentations, panel discussions, and keynotes from globally renowned speakers, panelists, and moderators.

Why visit?

Connect with policymakers, port operators, logistics providers, and industry experts at the Smart Ports & Logistics Transformation Summit KSA 2024.

Engage with key stakeholders shaping the future of port operations and logistics in Saudi Arabia, exploring collaborative opportunities, and staying abreast of the latest advancements in smart port solutions and logistics innovations.


Visitor Demographics:

  • Visitor Origin:
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Visitor demographic:
    • Policymakers and Regulatory Authorities
    • Major and Minor Ports
    • Private and Public Port Operators
    • State Port Departments
    • Maritime Boards
    • Port Terminal Operators
    • Dredging Companies
    • Captive Port and Jetty Operators
    • Surveyors and Investigators
    • Shippin

Event organiser:

  • Organiser:
  • Verve Management
  • Address:
  • Mazaya Business Avenue, 1702/ 1706, BB2 - Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
  • +971 42 43 46 77

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Event in Profile

The ship.energy summit is returning to Spain in 2023 to deliver a high-level debate on the rate of progress in the decarbonisation of shipping and ports. This year’s event will be held on 27 April at the Higher Technical School of Naval Engineers, part of the prestigious Technical University of Madrid. It will continue looking at the global narrative of shipping’s energy transition, and, as always, the conference sessions will reference and be informed by case studies whether they be start-up initiatives or projects that are well on the way to commercialisation and scalability.

The main focus of the summit will be on fuel and technology supply chains. Speakers will discuss the decarbonisation challenges presented in each ‘link’ of these chains and will assess whether sufficient progress is being made to deliver on the IMO’s 2030 and 2050 targets. By taking a deliberately linear approach to these timelines, delegates will be able to assess where there are supply chain gaps to be closed and where the pace of development needs to be stepped up.

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