The Saudi Maritime and Logistics Conference will take place from 21 – 22 October 2026 at Jeddah Superdome
Globalia Logistics Network is pleased to announce its media partnership with the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2026, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. The seventh edition of the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress will bring together more than 15,000 attendees, 200 exhibitors and 120 speakers representing more than 90 countries. The event is designed to connect shipping and maritime professionals, logistics providers, port authorities, technology companies, suppliers and other industry stakeholders.
The exhibition will feature more than 200 companies showcasing maritime equipment and logistics services, while the conference programme will offer keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops led by industry experts and policymakers. Networking is also a central part of the event, with attendees given opportunities to connect with decision-makers, suppliers and potential business partners.
The Maritime and Logistics Industry Meets in Jeddah
The 2026 Congress will take place at the Jeddah Superdome, bringing the event to Jeddah on 21–22 October. The organisers highlight the venue as a central location for bringing together the maritime and logistics community in Saudi Arabia. The event will provide an opportunity to connect with organisations across the maritime and logistics value chain, including shipowners, operators, ports and terminals, freight forwarders and logistics providers, shipyards, marine equipment manufacturers, technology providers and classification societies.
Five Areas Shaping the Future of Maritime Logistics
The 2026 conference programme will explore five key areas influencing the future of the industry: Trade Corridors, Connectivity & Geopolitical Fragmentation; Ports, Logistics & Industrial Competitiveness; Energy Transition in Maritime and Logistics; Infrastructure Investment and Economic Development; and Technology, Resilience & Maritime Security.
The sessions will examine how changing geopolitical conditions are affecting trade routes and cargo flows, how ports are developing into wider logistics and industrial hubs, and how the maritime sector is responding to the transition towards lower-carbon operations. The programme will also address infrastructure investment, digital transformation, cyber risks and the resilience of critical maritime operations. With more than 120 speakers scheduled to participate, the Congress will offer attendees the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders and specialists working across these areas.
Building Connections Across the Maritime and Logistics Value Chain
For logistics professionals, the Congress provides a setting to meet potential partners and customers, exchange knowledge and gain a closer understanding of developments in the Saudi market. The organisers expect more than 15,000 attendees and 200+ exhibiting companies, creating opportunities for business conversations across different parts of the maritime and logistics sector.
For Globalia members, the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2026 offers an opportunity to connect with professionals across the maritime and logistics value chain while gaining a closer look at developments influencing Saudi Arabia’s position in international trade. From evolving trade corridors and port development to digitalisation, infrastructure and energy transition, the event provides a setting to exchange knowledge, discover new business possibilities and build relationships with potential partners in Saudi Arabia and international markets.