Kuehne+Nagel and Tamer Logistics sign agreement to facilitate growth of logistics industry in Saudi Arabia
- Service expansion to offer end-to-end supply chain solutions
- Strategic alliance to drive long-term, sustainable industry growth in the Kingdom
Kuehne+Nagel and Tamer Logistics have entered an exclusive partnership agreement in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Addressing the increasing demand for logistics solutions in Saudi Arabia, Kuehne+Nagel partners exclusively with Tamer Logistics for the provision of contract logistics and to supplement the existing freight forwarding activities Kuehne+Nagel already operates in the country.
Thanks to the partnership, Kuehne+Nagel's globally recognised contract logistics expertise, advanced digital solutions, and flexible approach are complemented by a vast local network of state-of-the-art warehousing facilities and a robust fleet provided by the Tamer Group.
Since its inception in the Kingdom in 1977, Kuehne+Nagel Saudi Arabia has been providing air, sea, road, and project logistics solutions. The partnership enhances the service portfolio and facilitates end-to-end supply chain solutions for global and domestic customers. The company operates in four major cities: Jeddah, Dammam, Riyadh, and Tabouk.
„In response to the increasing demand for high-end logistics solutions in Saudi Arabia, we offered our partnership to Tamer Group. We are certain that Tamer Logistics will provide the desired level of quality and that together we can deliver best-in-class, tailored services to our customers, driving sustainable logistics in the country and beyond”, says Gianfranco Sgro, Executive Vice President Contract Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel.
„It gives me immense pleasure and pride to join hands with a top global logistic player such as Kuehne+Nagel. This collaboration marks an important milestone in the development and expansion of logistics sectors in the Kingdom, aligned with the country´s Vision 2030 and the steps taken by the Government for logistics infrastructure to make the Kingdom a central logistical hub in the region”, added Ayman Albarqawi, CEO of Tamer Logistics. „We are committed to meeting the needs of our clients and adapting our services to meet their specific requirements. The company is also committed to efficiency, digital transformation, and sustainability and applies international standards to ensure that its services are of the highest quality”, he concluded.
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About Kuehne+Nagel
With over 79,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in close to 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world's leading logistics providers. Headquartered in Switzerland, Kuehne+Nagel is listed in the Swiss blue-chip stock market index, the SMI. The Group is the global number one in air and sea logistics and has strong market positions in road and contract logistics.
Kuehne+Nagel is the logistics partner of choice for 400,000 customers worldwide. Using its global network, logistics expertise and data-based insights, the Group provides end-to-end supply chain solutions for global companies and industries. As a member of the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi), Kuehne+Nagel is committed to sustainable logistics by reducing its own environmental footprint and by supporting its customers with low-carbon logistics solutions.
About Tamer Logistics
Tamer Logistics is one of Tamer Group's core subsidiaries responsible for providing logistics services to many clients, including multi-national corporations and local businesses. The company has a nationwide network of warehouses and state-of-the-art technology and guarantees speed, accuracy and safety in its services and allows it to meet any client's needs, large or small. Tamer Logistics constantly strives for continuous improvement in digital transformation and adaptation of the latest practical technologies.
With over 300,000 sqm of premium multi-temperature warehousing space, over 1,000 trucks, and 900 staff, Tamer Logistics is present in seven strategic cities covering all regions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Since its inception in 2011, Tamer Logistics has successfully secured and served niché multi-national and major local companies in Saudi Arabia in diversified sectors i.e., FMCG, healthcare, HORECA, electronics, and retail.