Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, September 7, 2023: FedEx Express(FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), and the world’slargest express transportation company, recently joined industryleaders at the ‘Landmarks in Logistics’ forum in Saudi Arabia asthe official Platinum Sponsor. With the goal of connectingbusinesses to global possibilities, FedEx discussed regional andglobal trends, new innovations, and challenges shaping thelogistics and supply chain industry in Saudi Arabia.
Zaid Khammash, Managing Director Operations at FedEx Express was akeynote speaker at the summit. In his address, he highlighted theneed to align the logistics industry’s goals with the three keytrends influencing business growth: digitization, e-commerce, andsustainability. Emphasis was laid on the use of digitalintelligence, digital apps, and online payment systems to create“smart logistics” that can help navigate the dynamic landscape ofe-commerce and digitization. Khammash also emphasized thatresponsible and sustainable carbon-neutral operations in logisticsare an essential contribution towards ambitious nationalinitiatives in the Middle East, and for companies to remaincompetitive in the long run.
The summit also served as a knowledge-sharing platform for smalland medium businesses. In a panel discussion titled “SMEs in SaudiArabia: Challenges and Opportunities”, FedEx shared insights onbuilding a strong and successful entrepreneurial ecosystem in theKingdom.
