As the Middle East and Gulf countries are becoming increasingly important within the international logistics industry, its status as a leading international transportation hub is steadily growing. Future mega infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia such as: the King Abdullah Economic City in Rabigh, Prince Abdul Aziz Economic City in Hail and the Knowledge City industrial development in the city of Medina are creating market potential and logistics business opportunities that are extremely promising.

SEKO Saudi Arabia offers a wide range of multi-modal transport and logistics services, including customs brokerage, import and export trade services utilizing sea freight, air freight, warehousing, consolidation and inland and overland trucking throughout all of Saudi Arabia, Middle East and Gulf countries. The office is located within close proximity to several major air and sea ports, including King Abdul Aziz International Airport (Jeddah), King Fahd International Airport (Dammam), King Khaled International Airport (Riyadh), Jeddah Islamic Port (Jeddah), King Abdul Aziz Port (Dammam), King Fahd Industrial Port (Jubail), Jubail Commercial Port, King Fahd Port (Yanbu).

The new SEKO Saudi Arabia office consists of 18 employees and operates a transportation division that consists of about 25 trailers to handle inbound and outbound shipments. The office also provides warehouse management services and has plans to expand its facility by mid-2008. In addition to its existing offices in Jeddah and Dammam, the station has plans to open an office in Riyadh in the second quarter of 2008. Heading up the office are Saeed Hussaini, General Manager, and Sha Burhan, Executive Manager.

“Our office prides itself on understanding the precise logistics requirements of our clients and we develop solutions that are efficient and successful – making sure that we are meeting the needs of our clientele,” said Sha Burhan. Commenting further on the service offerings provided by the office, Saeed Hussaini added: “We are pleased to be a part of SEKO Global Logistics and look forward to expanding our service capabilities around the world.”

“SEKO Saudi Arabia adds an integral element to our network of global offices,” said William Wascher, President and CEO of SEKO. “With the volume of imports into Saudi Arabia and exports to worldwide destinations in all modes, the office is well positioned to take advantage of this increasingly important trade zone and will greatly benefit from the country’s growing infrastructure.”