Maersk and Saudi Post aim to boost ecommerce logistics

Maersk Saudi Arabia (Maersk) and the Saudi Post Company (SPL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance logistics and supply chain services for ecommerce companies operating in Saudi Arabia and potentially the wider GCC region.

The agreement aims to create a unified service model that meets the growing demand for efficient, end-to-end logistics solutions across regional and global markets.

The partnership will integrate Maersk’s global shipping and logistics capabilities with Saudi Post’s strong national delivery network.

By aligning their strengths, both organisations aim to offer a seamless logistics experience tailored to international eCommerce businesses looking to establish or scale operations within the Kingdom.

Enhancing regional logistics

Saudi Post’s in-country network, developed in line with Vision 2030 objectives, will connect with Maersk’s international infrastructure to deliver greater speed, efficiency, and reliability to customers.

Under the partnership, Saudi Post will manage all domestic services, including express customs clearance and last-mile delivery, while Maersk will handle the origin-side operations, international transport, and bonded fulfilment.

The collaboration will be supported by Maersk’s newly inaugurated Integrated Logistics Park in Jeddah, positioning Saudi Arabia as a vital regional logistics hub.

The MoU outlines joint efforts in digital system integration to ensure smooth data exchange, shared marketing and commercial initiatives to target global ecommerce clients, unified customer service protocols for consistent quality, and operational improvements to optimise capacity and performance.

This strategic alliance is expected to accelerate the development of a robust ecommerce ecosystem and reinforce the Kingdom’s role as a logistics leader in the Middle East.

"We are excited to partner with Saudi Post, who operate an unparalleled distribution network in Saudi Arabia, to create an integrated logistics solution that addresses the growing demand for efficient eCommerce fulfilment in the country," said Ahmed Al Olaby, director, Maersk Saudi Arabia, after signing the MoU. "Our extensive, global ocean network, along with the newly opened Integrated Logistics Park, would combine with Saudi Post's extensive domestic network, positioning us to deliver world-class logistics services that support businesses looking to enter or expand in the Saudi market."

“The strategic collaboration between SPL and Maersk is pivotal in streamlining cross-border e-commerce flows to and from The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC, enhancing connectivity, reliability, and growth opportunities across the region”, said Rouni Saad, international business sales director, SPL Group.

Both companies said that the MoU "directly contributes to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 objectives by enhancing the Kingdom's logistics infrastructure, supporting the growth of the eCommerce sector, and facilitating international trade."

This could attract more international businesses to set up shop in Saudi Arabia, while providing them with reliable and efficient logistics solutions.

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