SAL is a leading cargo ground handling and supply chain logistics provider in Saudi Arabia, providing innovative, efficient and integrated services and solutions to its clients.
SAL’s story is inseparable from the Kingdom’s own economic development. Established more than 80 years ago, SAL has evolved in step with Saudi Arabia’s growth; from a single cargo operation to a national logistics platform operating at scale.
This long operating history reflects continuity, resilience, and an ability to adapt across cycles, technologies, and trade patterns, while maintaining a central role in keeping the Kingdom connected.
Vision
To be the logistics champion for a globally connected Saudi Arabia.
Mission
To seamlessly deliver world-class logistics solutions, creating value for all our stakeholders. We achieve this by continuously developing and leveraging our market-leading footprint, top-notch talent, strategic partnerships, and cutting-edge technologies. Our commitment lies in providing exceptional service and contributing to the success of our partners and the broader community.
Values
Deliver Excellence
Customer Centricity
Absolute Integrity
Enabling Real Transformation
2024-2030 Targets
(Scaling Investment, Capacity, and Revenue)
1.6 Bn
(2024)Business Verticals
Ground Handling
The Core Engine
Logistics
The Growth Accelerator
Logistics Zones
The Long-Term Value Creator
Executing Strategic Pillars
Expansion Engines
- Fuel top-line growth across key verticals
- Expand into new markets and offerings
- Expand capacity and throughput via infrastructure investments
Operational Excellence
- Drive efficiency, scalability, and superior customer experience
- Improve cost controls and margins
Enabling Transformation
- Continuously enhancing the foundation for long term competitiveness and resilience through talent development, digital innovation and sustainability
SAL Ground Handling
The Ground Handling Division is SAL’s core business and the foundation of its operating model. It anchors SAL’s role across Saudi Arabia’s air cargo gateways and underpins the reliability and continuity of cargo operations. The Company operates cargo terminals and provides ground handling services to its customers as part of a Standard Ground Handling Agreement for two types of cargo, cargo on cargo aircraft and cargo in the belly of passenger aircrafts, which include outbound cargo, inbound cargo and transfer/transit cargo.
SAL's 2030 Ground Handling Targets
1.4 Bn
(2024)Our Services
Aircraft Ramp Handling
Cargo Handling
Facility Storage Service
Customs Inspection Management
Terminal Handling
Screening
Road Feeder Services
Escorting
Cold Chain
Type of Cargo Handled
Key Operational Metrics (FY 2025)
Total Cargo Handled
Million Kgs (-1% YoY)
Total Airports Served
Airports in KSA only
Total Cargo Terminal Area (sqm)
Sqm
Daily Flights Handled
Flights (+1%)
Active Customers
(+9% YoY)
Total Flights Handled
Flights (+15)
Client Retention Rate
Avg. Contract Length
New Airlines or Customers Added
Customers
*All figures as of year end 2025
Key Drivers
Protect and Grow Core Customer Base
- Strengthen long-term partnerships
- Enhance service reliability and value
Launch New Offerings
- Develop specialized, high-yield
- Capture new growth segments.
Expand Locally & Internationally
- Scale capacity in core hubs
- Extend footprint to new markets
Enhance operational capability
• Strengthen capacity to deliver at scale
• Build resilience across the business
Performance through innovation
• Embed automation and smart processes
• Elevate service reliability and scalability
Technology-enabled ground operations
• Modernize handling and tracking systems
• Strengthen service traceability and speed
New models aligned to future growth trends
• Build innovative connectivity solutions
• Position for long-term logistics demand
SAL Logistics
A Growth Platform Taking Shape Across Sea, Air and Land
SAL 2030 Targets
271 Mn
(2024)Expanding a logistics division that is prime for signification growth towads capturing 70bn market opportunity
Freight Forwarding
Multi-modal freight forwarding and related services
Project Logistics
Handling oversized, high-value or complex project cargo
Fine Arts Logistics
Secure transport and storage of fine art pieces
Events & Sport Logistics
Planning, coordination and logistics execution of large-scale events
Contract Logistics
End-to-end management of warehousing and transportation solutions
Hazardous Materials
Safe, compliant transport and storage of hazardous goods
Cold Chain
Transportation and storage of temperature sensitive cargo
Record management
Secure storage and digitization of physical and digital records
Freight Forwarding
Multi-modal freight forwarding and related services
Project Logistics
Handling oversized, high-value or complex project cargo
Fine Arts Logistics
Secure transport and storage of fine art pieces
Events & Sport Logistics
Planning, coordination and logistics execution of large-scale events
Contract Logistics
End-to-end management of warehousing and transportation solutions
Hazardous Materials
Safe, compliant transport and storage of hazardous goods
Cold Chain
Transportation and storage of temperature sensitive cargo
Record management
Secure storage and digitization of physical and digital records
Key Operational Metrics (FY 2025)
Air Freight Tonnage
Sea Freight Tonnage
New contracts secured
Road Freight Trips
Key Drivers
Expand Offerings
- Diversified verticals across logistics & super niche segments
Inorganic Growth
Expansion through JVs, M&A, and other possible strategies
Streamline Processes
- Deploy real-time tracking
- Support high-value cold chain growth
- Lean, agile operations supported by QA and control towers
Smarter Contract Logistics
- Service Consistency
- Performance-Based Contracts
- Market Responsiveness & Flexibility
Digitalization
- Deploy advanced digital platforms for end-to-end visibility
- Leverage AI-powered tools and predictive insights
- CRM systems driving customer-centric service models
Innovation
- Invest in cutting-edge solutions and digital freight tools.
- Robotics & automation boosting productivity & precision
SAL Zones
SAL Logistics Zones represents the Company’s evolution from operating logistics services to developing integrated logistics ecosystems. It marks a strategic expansion beyond standalone warehousing into the creation of large-scale, infrastructure-backed environments where trade, manufacturing, advanced logistics, and digital enablement converge.
At the center of this platform is the development of the SAL Logistics Zone in Riyadh — a flagship, multimodal hub located in Falcon City, Malham, north of Riyadh. Spanning approximately 1.57 million square meters, with planned and approved investments of approximately SAR 4 billion, the project is designed to offer world-class warehousing, storage, and seamless multimodal connectivity across air, road, and future rail infrastructure. Revenue generation is expected to commence from 2028 as Phase 1 matures and leasing progresses.
SAL Logistics Zones builds on the Company’s established scale in Ground Handling and Logistics, embedding cargo flows into long-duration, infrastructure-like assets. Rather than providing individual services, SAL is creating physical ecosystems that allow logistics operators, manufacturers, distributors, and end-customers to co-locate and scale over extended time horizons. This model enhances integration, strengthens customer stickiness, and deepens SAL’s role within national supply chains.
SAL 2030 Targets
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Expanding beyond the core: From ground handling leader to integrated logistics champion
Ground Handling
Ground handling leadership, compliance, reliability.
Logistics
Freight forwarding, contract logistics, fulfillment, cold chain.
Zone
Multi-tenant logistics hubs, recurring leasing revenues, anchor platform for growth.
Digital Integration
IT stack, customer portals, real - time visibility, ESG, linking all nodes.
Our Key Objectives
Diversify revenue beyond ground handling into higher-value, recurring revenues
Leverage ground handling scale to feed landside logistics operations and zones.
Capture demand from outsourcing, e-commerce, and Vision 2030 industrial expansion.