His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Committee for Transportation and Logistics\u2014may God protect him\u2014 today, Tuesday, 19\/11\/1442 AH, corresponding to 29\/6\/2021 AD, the National Strategy for Transportation and Logistics, which aims to consolidate the Kingdom\u2019s position as a global logistics hub connecting the three continents, upgrade all transportation services and modes, and to promote integration within the logistics system and modern modes of transportation to support the Kingdom\u2019s comprehensive development process.
The strategy includes a package of major projects designed to achieve economic and social goals, and the adoption of effective governance models to strengthen institutional capacity within the transportation system, in line with the ministry\u2019s name change from the Ministry of Transportation to the Ministry of Transportation and Logistics.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said: \u201cThis strategy will contribute to strengthening human and technical capabilities in the Kingdom\u2019s transportation and logistics sector, enhance integration with the global economy, and enable our country to leverage its geographical location\u2014at the crossroads of three continents\u2014to diversify its economy; by establishing an advanced logistics services industry, building high-quality service systems, and implementing competitive business models to enhance productivity and sustainability in the logistics sector\u2014as a key pillar of the Kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030 programs, and a vital sector that enables other economic sectors, with the aim of achieving sustainable development.\u201d.
His Highness explained that the strategy focuses on developing infrastructure, launching numerous logistics platforms and zones across the Kingdom, implementing advanced operating systems, and strengthening effective partnerships between the government and the private sector to achieve four main objectives: strengthening the Kingdom\u2019s position as a global logistics hub; improving the quality of life in Saudi cities; achieving a balanced general budget; and improving the performance of the government apparatus.
He added that the strategy aims to elevate the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to fifth place globally in terms of air traffic volume, and to expand the number of destinations to more than 250 international destinations, in addition to launching a new national carrier, thereby enabling other sectors such as Hajj, Umrah, and tourism to achieve their national objectives, Furthermore, the strategy will seek to boost the air cargo sector\u2019s capacity by doubling its handling capacity to more than 4.5 million metric tons.
Regarding maritime transport, His Highness the Crown Prince said: The strategy aims to achieve a handling capacity of more than 40 million containers annually, which entails extensive investments in developing port infrastructure and enhancing its integration with the Kingdom\u2019s logistics zones, as well as expanding their connections to international shipping routes; this will ensure their integration with rail and road networks, thereby contributing to improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation system.
His Highness explained that the railways provide passenger and freight transportation services across a network spanning 5,330 km, including 450 km of the Al-Haramain High-Speed Railway between Makkah and Madinah, which is the largest high-speed transportation project in the region, The strategy will also result in an increase in the total length of future railways estimated at 8,080 km, including the \u201cLand Bridge\u201d project, which spans over 1,300 km and will have a capacity exceeding 3 million passengers, and the transport of more than 50 million metric tons of cargo annually. The goal is to connect the Kingdom\u2019s ports on the Arabian Gulf coast with those on the Red Sea coast, while opening up new and promising opportunities for this route as it passes through modern logistics hubs, hubs for economic activities, industrial cities, and mining operations, and improving the Kingdom\u2019s logistics performance index to rank among the top ten countries worldwide. This will create an open market for railway operators and investors, thereby promoting an important regional goal: achieving interconnectivity with the Arab Gulf states via a railway line. This will give the Kingdom an influential role in regional and international transportation economies and establish it as a hub for commercial transportation.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince emphasized that the strategy is based on pillars of great importance, including the major road network, which ranks our country first in the world in terms of connectivity, and, God willing, the Kingdom will be among the world\u2019s leading nations in terms of road quality and safety, as the strategy includes numerous initiatives aimed at minimizing the number of accident victims; following the best global practices, achieving efficient connectivity, and developing public transportation services in Saudi cities while simultaneously meeting targets for sustainability, environmental conservation, and reducing fuel consumption by 25%, and providing smart solutions to facilitate inter-city travel for passengers and the transport of goods in accordance with the latest technologies applied worldwide.
His Highness noted that one of the strategy\u2019s main objectives is to increase the transportation and logistics sector\u2019s contribution to the national gross domestic product (GDP). While this sector currently accounts for approximately 6% of the Kingdom\u2019s GDP, the strategy aims to increase this contribution to 10% by positioning the transportation and logistics sector at the forefront of supporting the national economy, enabling business growth and expanding investments, and increasing the sector\u2019s annual non-oil revenue to approximately 45 billion riyals by 2030.
In conclusion, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said: \u201cWe are proud of the achievements made under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud \u2014may God protect him\u2014 and we look forward to moving forward to achieve further leaps forward befitting our beloved homeland and the leading position it deserves, by intensifying our efforts and achieving further successes, supported by the dedication of an ambitious and highly motivated people, and we are all confident in our ambitious leadership to achieve the national goals in line with the Kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030.\u201d.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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