Aramex, the global leader in comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, has unveiled its cutting-edge automated robotic system at Jeddah Islamic Port.
Launched under the patronage and in the presence of His Excellency Rayan Salah Al-Din Al-Bakri, Deputy Minister for Logistics Services at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services, this represents a key milestone in the company’s digital transformation journey.
The cutting-edge facility highlights Aramex’s commitment to driving technological innovation and operational excellence. The centerpiece of the facility is a state-of-the-art automated sorting system featuring three feeding lines integrated with 120 robotic guided vehicles, capable of processing 4,000 shipments per hour and 96,000 shipments daily.
“This automated facility represents a quantum leap in logistics efficiency and demonstrates our commitment to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. By combining robotics, artificial intelligence, and temperature-controlled environments, we are creating a blueprint for the future of logistics in the region. With the automation system, our capacity to handle shipments will increase to 100 percent. Additionally, the plan for the activation and launch of drone delivery by the end of February 2025 has been reviewed with one of our clients in the banking sector, and we are also advancing our future plans for domestic express mail sea transportation services. We look forward to continuing to enhance the Kingdom’s logistics infrastructure and adopting sustainable practices.”
Samer Marei, Vice President GCC, Aramex, stated that, “We remain deeply committed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as our primary market, where we continue to make strategic investments to lead the logistics sector. By continuously enhancing our services and strengthening our presence in the Kingdom, we hope to contribute to Vision 2030’s goals of establishing Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub. Our sustained and ongoing investment reflects our confidence in the Kingdom’s vibrant economy and the transformative vision of its leadership.”
This facility, strategically located at Jeddah Islamic Port, will solidify Aramex position as a leader in Saudi Arabia’s vision to emerge as a premier global logistics hub. The facility’s enhanced operational efficiency and sustainable practices directly contribute to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives for sector modernization and environmental stewardship.
In a parallel development that promises to be transformative for logistics in the region, Aramex unveiled plans for its first drone delivery project. The drone delivery program seeks to minimize carbon emissions while enhancing last-mile delivery efficiency in urban and remote areas.
The success of this initiative at Aramex’s facilities demonstrates the potential for similar transformative improvements across Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector, aligning with its vision to become a leading global trade hub.
