The company has invested heavily in fleet expansion
Bahri, the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia and a global leader in logistics and shipping, continues to drive the Kingdom’s emergence as a global maritime powerhouse in 2025, playing a pivotal role in realizing Saudi Vision 2030’s ambitious goals to transform the nation into a strategic maritime logistics hub.
As a Founding Strategic Partner of Saudi Maritime Logistics Congress, Bahri will be an integral part of the event’s sixth edition taking place at the Dhahran Expo, Dammam from 1-2 October 2025.
As the Kingdom’s premier shipping and logistics company, Bahri has embarked on an aggressive expansion and modernization strategy that directly supports Saudi Arabia’s vision to diversify its economy beyond oil and establish itself as a global maritime cluster. The company’s strategic initiatives align perfectly with Saudi Vision 2030’s objective of positioning Saudi Arabia as a crucial nexus in global trade networks.
Growth opportunities
“Our strategy is sharply focused on capitalizing on new growth opportunities by deepening our presence in current markets and expanding into new ones, leveraging Bahri’s unmatched human resources and technical capabilities combined with our strong passion for pioneering innovation,” stressed Eng. Ahmed Alsubaey, CEO, Bahri.
Bahri’s commitment to excellence is evidenced by its recent significant investments in fleet expansion. In August 2024, the company secured a landmark US$ 1bn deal to acquire nine Very Large Crude-oil Carriers (VLCCs) from Capital Marine and Trading Cooperation, reinforcing its position as one of the largest VLCC operators worldwide.
This acquisition was part of a broader fleet modernization initiative that sees Bahri operate an impressive fleet of 103 owned vessels, and three floating desalination barges.
