Riyadh will host the second Global Logistics Forum (GLF) from November 29 to December 1, 2026, at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center. The event is held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
According to SPA, the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services is organizing the forum. It will take place concurrently with the United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2026, which Saudi Arabia is hosting in partnership with the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization.
The GLF aims to establish Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub connecting continents and shaping the future of transport and logistics services in line with Vision 2030. The forum focuses on logistics service innovation, integrated global connectivity, and supply chain sustainability.
The announcement follows the first edition in 2024, which saw participation from over 30 countries and 13,000 attendees. That event featured 140 speakers and 80 exhibitors, resulting in 67 cooperation agreements and memorandums of understanding valued at over 16 billion riyals ($4.3 billion).
When and where will the second Global Logistics Forum take place? The second Global Logistics Forum (GLF) is scheduled to be held from November 29 to December 1, 2026. The event will take place at the King Abdulaziz International Convention Center in Riyadh, organized by the Ministry of Transport and Logistic Services under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
What other event is happening alongside the Global Logistics Forum? The GLF will be held concurrently with the United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum 2026. Saudi Arabia is hosting this second event in partnership with the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization to bring together global leaders and experts in transport and international trade.
What are the primary goals and themes of the GLF? The forum aims to position Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub that connects continents, supporting the goals of Vision 2030. Its main pillars include the sustainability of supply chains, innovation in logistics services, and the creation of integrated global connectivity.
What were the results of the first Global Logistics Forum in 2024? The 2024 edition in Riyadh included more than 13,000 participants and 140 speakers from over 30 countries. The event featured 80 exhibitors and led to the signing of 67 memorandums of understanding and cooperation agreements with a total value exceeding 16 billion riyals, or $4.3 billion.