Saudi Arabia launches National Transport and Logistics Strategy

Saudi Arabia launches National Transport and Logistics Strategy

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday launched his country's National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The comprehensive program aims to position the Kingdom as a global logistics hub connecting three continents, and improve all transport services in support of Saudi Vision 2030. A host of game-changing projects are planned to help achieve the strategy's economic and social goals, along with improved governance to enhance the work of the organizations involved. It also reflects the renaming of the Ministry of Transport as the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services. "This strategy will strengthen human and technical capabilities in the transport and logistics sector in the Kingdom,“ the crown price said. "It will enhance the connection with the global economy and enable our country to invest its geographical position, in the middle of three continents, in diversifying our economy by establishing an advanced logistics-services industry, building high-quality systems of services, and applying competitive business models to enhance productivity and sustainability in the logistics sector. "Transport and logistics are a major focus of the programs of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and a vital enabling factor for economic sectors toward sustainable development.“ He added that areas covered by the strategy include