Saudi Maritime and Logistics Congress 2026 opens 21 October at Jeddah Superdome, bringing together government stakeholders, port authorities, shipping leaders, logistics operators and investors as businesses across the region adapt to disrupted routes and rising demands on supply chains. The 2026 edition will feature more than 200 exhibitors and more than 120 speakers.
The event takes place on 21 and 22 October under the patronage of HE Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, who will attend and deliver the ministerial keynote address at the opening ceremony.
Saudi Arabia’s investment in ports, logistics zones and transport connections is expanding the options available to businesses moving goods between Asia, Africa and Europe.
For shipping lines and cargo owners, those decisions have immediate consequences. Changes to routes and schedules affect delivery commitments, operating costs and access to markets.
Coordination
Keeping trade moving requires coordination across the supply chain, from the vessels carrying cargo to the ports, transport networks and logistics providers handling its onward journey.
“This Congress provides an important platform to showcase the Kingdom’s growing capabilities and reinforce its position as a global logistics hub,” stated Ammar bin Ahmed Alnahdi, Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Bahri.
“Saudi Arabia’s continued investment in its maritime and logistics infrastructure puts the Kingdom in a strong position to play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of the sector,” added Mohaned El Mahgoub, Vice President, Tahaluf.
Poul Hestbæk, Chief Executive, Folk Maritime, and Essam M Alammari, Deputy for Maritime Transport at the Transport General Authority, will contribute to discussions on how changing trade relationships, sanctions and regulatory pressures are reshaping shipping strategy.
