Aramex, a leading global provider of comprehensive logistics and transportation solutions, announces the inauguration of its new express courier handling facility located in the Model Cargo Village at King Khalid International Airport.
Aramex built the new express courier handling facility on a 5,900 square meter land located in the Model Cargo Village at King Khalid International Airport. The new facility is equipped with the latest technologies to serve Aramex’s growing customer base more effectively and efficiently, and in line with the company’s continuous efforts to improve and streamline its operations and facilitate services for both B2C and B2B clients. The new express courier handling facility is equipped with the latest automated parcel sorting systems with a capacity to handle up to 100,000 shipments per day. In addition, it is directly connected to the Saudi Customs Clearance systems, which will significantly reduce the time needed to clear the shipments and deliver them to their final destination.
Moreover, Aramex is expected to soon receive the Ground Services Provider Certificate (GACAR 151) issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation. The project was fully implemented in accordance with the highest standards of operational safety, ensuring compliance with all local laws and regulations and other related government requirements, including the Saudi Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority, the General Authority of Civil Aviation, and the Riyadh Airports Company.
Mr. Abdulaziz Abdullah Al-Nowaiser, General Manager of Aramex in KSA, said: “We are confident that this facility will boost the competitive advantage of Aramex in the Kingdom and promote its leading market position. The launch of our new facility comes in line with Aramex’s plans to continue expanding and ramping up its operations in KSA, which is one of the most important markets for us. It will also contribute to accelerating the process of clearing and delivering parcels and thus enhancing the overall customer experience.”
Al-Nowaiser also shed light on Aramex’s plans to continue its investments in more facilities in KSA and support its workforce with the best Saudi talents to improve its operations and increase efficiency levels. This is in line with Saudi Vision 2030, by further developing the logistics sector and reinforcing the Kingdom’s position as a global logistics center. Saudi Arabia benefits from its strategic geographic location and infrastructure as it links all three continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe) together, supported by world-class laws and regulations.
Considering the steady growth witnessed by the regional logistics sector as a result of the boom in global e-commerce activities, Aramex is constantly looking for new opportunities to expand its operations, maintain growth and serve a larger customer base, including entrepreneurs, start ups, and SMEs. Saudi Arabia is one of the best markets for these expansion plans due to the overall environment that supports business growth and high-quality infrastructure.