Strategically located between eastern and western markets, Saudi Arabia recognizes its potential as a
leading global transport and logistics hub. The Kingdom already boasts numerous land and sea routes
to Eastern Europe, the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East and North Africa, and East Asia. The
Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), in collaboration with domestic and international
partners, is making substantial investments in a sophisticated transportation network, economic
cities, and related infrastructure. Saudi domestic cargo demand is expected to grow by a 4-5 percent
compound annual rate through 2020, while international flows are expected to grow at 5 percent
and 7-8 percent for air and sea cargo respectively. A $100 billion investment is anticipated in the
transportation and logistics sector over the next 10 years. These projects include new and expanded
seaports, airports, railways, road networks, and logistics centers.