SAL announces its first international expansion through a strategic partnership

• SAL Logistics has partnered with TAM Group to expand air freight operations between Saudi Arabia and China, marking SAL’s first international presence.
• The agreement, which was signed at the Southeast Asia Logistics Expo in Singapore, aims to enhance trade lanes, support the growth of e-commerce and develop innovative shipping solutions.
• This cooperation is in line with the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Vision 2030, which enhances the Kingdom’s role as a global logistics center.
• Omar Al-Hariri, CEO of SAL, highlighted the role of the partnership in enabling Chinese companies to reach Saudi Arabia and enhance business connectivity, while Alvin Tam of Tam Group emphasized combining expertise to expand air cargo networks.

SAL Logistics Company, the leading national company in the field of cargo handling, logistics solutions and supply chain management in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with TAM Group to enhance air freight operations between China and the Kingdom.
The signing took place on the sidelines of the Southeast Asia Logistics Exhibition in Singapore – one of the world’s leading events in the transport and logistics sector – and was attended by senior industry leaders from around the world.

This partnership marks SAL’s first international expansion, entering the Chinese market through the TAM Group – a major milestone in expansion into one of the world’s largest and most dynamic logistics markets. The two parties will combine their expertise to enhance the trade corridor between China and Saudi Arabia, address growing demand across multiple sectors, especially e-commerce, while developing innovative shipping solutions that enhance operational efficiency and open new horizons for global trade growth.

China is a major hub for global trade and a central link in international supply chains. This partnership represents a strategic step towards enhancing supply chain integration and enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics center, in line with the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics and Saudi Vision 2030.

On this occasion, Omar Al-Hariri, CEO of SAL Logistics, said: “As part of SAL’s expansion strategy, we are proud to announce the company’s first international presence in China – the largest export market in the world – through our partnership with TAM Group. This cooperation will enable Chinese companies to expand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and benefit from the Kingdom’s strategic geographical location as a global distribution center supported by SAL’s integrated logistics solutions. This expansion is a pivotal step towards strengthening trade communication between the two countries and supporting the continued growth of e-commerce and global trade flows.

For his part, Alvin Tam, Senior Vice President of Commercial Affairs at TAMM Group, said: “We are proud to cooperate with SAL, the leading name in logistics services in the Kingdom. This agreement will allow us to combine our international experience with SAL’s advanced operational capabilities to develop air cargo networks and expand connectivity between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and global markets.”

This partnership reflects SAL’s commitment to building strategic international alliances that enhance its global presence, strengthen the air freight sector in the Kingdom, and enhance its position as a major global logistics center.

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