COVID-19 outbreak is impacting global transportation, shipping and ports across the world with Saudi Arabia being no exception. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia closed all land borders for people travelling between the cross-border countries such as Kuwait, UAE & Bahrain. However, the restriction did not apply to commercial vehicles carrying commercial goods, which are subject to strict screening procedures at dry ports / land borders. Multiple sectors felt the blow in the form of interferences within the cash flow and business operations as the outbreak caused forcing employees to work from home, while others contribute to unemployment levels in the country. Saudi Arabia is one of the leading economies among GCC countries owing to rich oil reserves however, drop in oil-based revenues and economic diversification towards non-oil based revenue has forced KSA to further reduce its overall expenditures.
Current Position:-
The pandemic continues to
take its toll on both large international as well as domestic firms which will
face long road to recovery after being constantly hungry for profits for an
unknown period of time. Businesses must evaluate financial / operational
challenges caused by COVID-19 while rapidly addressing the needs of their
clients / end users and suppliers. The Ministry
of Foreign Affairs announced the suspension of travel for the KSA citizens
/ residents to and from UAE, Kuwait, Lebanon, Syria, South-Korea, Egypt, Italy
and Iraq via air and sea for evacuation purposes, trade purposes and commercial
shipping. Also, the Saudi Ports
Authority (MAWANI) issued a circular to all the ports, agents and port
operators stating preventive measures to be followed for vessels & crew
members coming into the KSA.
Impact on Logistics Business:-
The impact of COVID-19 has
highlighted the need for development & implementation of supply chain risk
management with strategic initiatives. For instance, Technological integration
to the supply chain network will help to mitigate the risks and streamlining processes
in the future. Cargo was backlogged
at KSA’s major container ports followed by travel restrictions leading to a shortage of truck drivers’ to pick up
containers, and ocean carriers canceled sailings. Additionally, the logistics
sector has been affected by the new Saudization law that has increased labor costs by 15%. The Saudi customs authority has restricted
freight forwarders to only 2 brokers from each company at all ports of
entry, which is causing delays in
freight clearances via sea and air ports. Free time has been extended in
all air and seaports to 10 days from freight arrival. Also, the warehousing rents dropped by approximately
10-15% with an average lease rates for conventional warehouse dropped from SAR
150-155 per sqm to SAR 130-135 per sqm. Slowdowns in economic growth will
likely slowdown the development of warehouses in the next 5 years. As a result
of which, the future supply is expected to be limited as developers delay
development of new projects until market conditions progress.
International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for aviation-specific financial relief measures from
the KSA government to address severe impact of COVID crisis on the aviation
sector. It has also provided support for air transport by suspending the
airport slot use rules for the summer season and extending licenses and
certifications for crew, trainers and examiners.
Increasing adaptation of E-Commerce as a result of restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic
will bring change in terms of consumer buying behavior. Big retailers for
instance, Carrefour and Abu Dawood reported surge in online sales of up to
200-300% in 2020 and further expect an escalating growth trajectory over the
long-term therefore, contributing towards last mile delivery. As a result, companies are implementing same day
delivery model as a response to changing demands.
National Industrial Development and Logistics Program launched under Saudi Vision 2030 is focused on transforming
Saudi Arabia into an industrial powerhouse therefore, contributing towards
improving their logistics operations.
Shifts
in the Industry Practices:-
The
government’s rising focus towards non-oil based sectors, implementation of
omni-channel networks, and supply chain revisions will reflect the desired
structural changes in the warehousing/storage industry as the market is
expected to evolve post lockdown situation. Rising levels of technological
collaborations also took place during this year. Potential influx of Foreign
Direct Investments paired with investments in infrastructure and logistics
capabilities & capacities will provide new opportunities in the near
future. Adoption
of supply chain digitization among freight forwarders coupled with rising
warehousing automation will bring in improvement. Saudi Arabia government is also planning investment towards
new logistics parks to boost the country’s economy.
Key Segments Covered in KSA Dry Logistics Market:-
Service Mix
Freight
Forwarding
Warehousing
Value
Added Services
Regions:-
Jeddah
Riyadh
Dammam
Rabigh
Others
(Al- Khobar, Medina, Tabuk and several other cities)
KSA Dry Freight Forwarding Market:-
Mode of
Freight
Road
Freight
Air
Freight
Sea
Freight
Rail
Freight
International
and Domestic Freight
Road
Freight
Air
Freight
Sea
Freight
International
and Domestic Companies
Flow
Corridors (International Freight)
Asian
Countries
European
Countries
Middle
East
NAFTA
(North American Free Trade Agreement)
Other
Regions (Africa and South America)
KSA Dry Warehousing Market:-
Business
Model
Industrial
/ Retail
Container
Freight / Inland Container Depots
End Users
Construction
Material / Industrial
Consumer
Retail
Food and
Beverage
Healthcare
Automotive
Others (Agriculture, Chemicals and Rest)
Entities
Real Estate
Companies
Captive
Companies
Logistics
Companies
Cities
Jeddah
Riyadh
Dammam
Others
(Al-Khobar, Medina, Tabuk and other cities)
KSA Customs Clearance Market:-
Overall Value
Added Services
Customs
Clearance Revenue by Sea
Customs
Clearance Revenue by Air
Transhipment
Cargo Volume
Discharged
Transhipment Containers
Loaded
Transhipment Containers
Key Target Audience:-
International
Domestic Freight Forwarders
Warehousing
Companies
Logistics
Companies
Logistics
Consultants
Time Period Captured in the Report:-
Historical Period: 2014-2019
Forecast Period: 2019–2025
Companies Covered:-
Karsf
LSC
JAS
Arabco
Mubarrad
Bahri
Defaf
logistics
Wolf
Logistics
Namma
Cargo
Almajdieou
Al Ayed
Agility
logistics
Four
winds logistics
Globus
Logistics
Space
logistics
Atlas
world
Uniworld
Freight Services
Hellman
BAFCO
International Logistics and Shipping Co.
Hala
Supply Chain
RAZ
Gulf
system
Platinum
shipping and logistics
MSC
OCSCL
(Oriental Commercial & Shipping)
NTF Group
Abdui
Global
Al rashed
GAC
Kanoo
terminal Services
Online Retail Companies Covered:-
Carrefour
Panda
Retailing
Abdullah
Othaim Market
Danube
Tamimi
Market
Lulu
Hypermarkets
Key
Topics Covered in the Report:-
Saudi
Arabia Overview and Major Economic Zones
Saudi
Arabia Dry Logistics and Warehousing Market
Trade
Scenario
Saudi
Arabia Dry Freight Forwarding Market
Saudi
Arabia Dry Warehousing Market
Snapshot
on Saudi Arabia Customs Clearance and Transhipment Market
Industry
Analysis (Decision Making Process, SWOT Analysis, VAT Impact and Law of Public Transport
on Roads of KSA)
Cost of
Setting up a Logistics Business in Saudi Arabia
Comparative
Landscape – KSA Dry Logistics Market
Comparative
Landscape in Saudi Arabia Online Retail Market
Recommendations
/ Success Factors
Research
Methodology
Appendix
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Arabia Dry Logistics and Warehousing Market
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