2024-07-09

Horizon Auto Logistics enters the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The global automotive terminals and logistics provider have entered the Saudi market effective July 2024 through its fully owned Saudi subsidiary Horizon Auto Logistics. The Middle East have traditionally been large inbound markets while we recently have seen some assembly plants coming up, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Most markets are energy rich and the infrastructural developments significant, this represents opportunities within the equipment and project cargo segments, in addition to the growing automotive population. Says Anil Saini, EVP and Head of Region for IMEA; “We are excited to begin the expansion into the Middle East, Saudi Arabia is the engine of the area and is in a strong transition phase laying the foundation for an energy independent future. This in itself represents a significant opportunity being part of such developments. The automotive inbound markets in the area, Saudi Arabia included, is set up slightly different than elsewhere. It’s fairly fragmented per franchise and we see significant opportunities in offering a more cohesive and seamless distribution model providing better visibility and efficiency.” The company will initially focus on port and terminal operations and external distribution yards and management. Particularly, the Control Tower operations will greatly enhance customers’ ability to manage their supply chains in a cost-efficient manner, optimizing output and facilitating decision making to avoid disruptions. Horizon Auto Logistics operates in 9 markets globally, employing 750 people and handling close to a million vehicles and equipment’s annually. It provides complete supply chain services for finished vehicles, which includes vessel cargo-handling, port operations, yard operations and distribution centers, VPC and EPC (technical) services, inland transportation, distribution management and plant logistics. For further information, please contact: Per Folkesson, per.folkesson@horizonautologistics.com Anil Saini, anil.saini@horizonautologistics.com