13 Entities Highlight Development of Saudi Logistics Services at Shanghai Expo

The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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13 Entities Highlight Development of Saudi Logistics Services at Shanghai Expo

The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The Saudi pavilion at the International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE) in Shanghai, China. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Thirteen Saudi entities working in the transportation and logistics services are highlighting the Kingdom’s infrastructure development in the maritime, land, air and rail sectors at China’s International Transportation and Logistics Expo (CITLE), underway in Shanghai from June 25-27.

Saudi Arabia witnessed rapid progress in the transportation and logistics services sector after it developed a national strategy in 2021 that defines the country’s ambitious path and goals to consolidate its position as a global logistics hub linking the three continents.

Entities participating in the Shanghai exhibition include the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, the Ministry of Investment, the National Industrial Development and Logistics Services Program (NIDLP), the General Authority of Civil Aviation, the Transport General Authority, as well as the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, and other bodies concerned with transportation and logistics services.

The participation of Saudi government entities aims to shed light on the progress achieved and work to promote cooperation with local and international markets with the aim to develop the sector, take advantage of the Kingdom’s distinctive geographical location, and enact regulations and legislation to create a stimulating and attractive investment environment that will transform Riyadh into a global logistics platform.

The expo is considered Asia’s leading trade fair for logistics, transportation, information technology and supply chain management. It also serves as a business platform for the logistics and transportation industry and features comprehensive programs and a number of conferences.



NEOM, Samsung C&T Commit to World's Largest Deployment of Rebar Construction Automation Technology

The agreement will accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge construction automation technology in Saudi Arabia. SPA
The agreement will accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge construction automation technology in Saudi Arabia. SPA
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NEOM, Samsung C&T Commit to World's Largest Deployment of Rebar Construction Automation Technology

The agreement will accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge construction automation technology in Saudi Arabia. SPA
The agreement will accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge construction automation technology in Saudi Arabia. SPA

NEOM, the sustainable development taking shape in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, has signed a joint venture (JV) agreement with Samsung C&T Corporation to unlock an initial investment of more than SAR1.3 billion in construction robotics.
According to a statement from NEOM, the agreement will accelerate the development and deployment of cutting-edge construction automation technology in Saudi Arabia.
The JV aims to automate rebar cage assembly through advanced robotic welding and tying techniques, enabling the assembly of large, pre-manufactured reinforcement cages, said the statement.

Through automation, the adoption of rebar assembly technology can reduce manual workforce hours by up to 80%, based on global average installation metrics for traditional construction methods, improving safety and quality, reducing material waste, and reducing cage assembly costs by up to 40%.
"Sustainability at NEOM is a core principle that drives not only what we build, but how we build it. By automating labor-intensive processes through robotics, we are pushing the boundaries of construction innovation,” CEO of NEOM Investment Fund Majid Mufti said.
The agreement will establish rebar cage assembly factories in NEOM, creating more than 2,000 highly skilled job opportunities locally while meeting the extensive requirements for the construction of THE LINE and other key developments in the region.