Gateway to Growth: Saudi Global Ports Leading the Way

The May 2026 issue of Logistics News ME spotlights a compelling cover story led by Rob Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of Saudi Global Ports (SGP). Harrison articulates a powerful vision, demonstrating that “Gateway to Growth” is not merely a slogan but a strategic imperative driving the Kingdom’s economic expansion. Readers are encouraged to delve into the full issue for an in-depth understanding of SGP’s pivotal role.

Celebrating Excellence: Logistics & Transport Awards KSA 2026

This month also celebrates the remarkable achievements of the winners at the Logistics & Transport Awards KSA 2026. This prestigious event serves as a testament to an industry vigorously propelling national progress within Saudi Arabia. Among the distinguished honorees are global giant DHL Group, Ibrahim AlQasim of Mobily, along with key players like Starlinks, Logsquare, and Kanoo Logistics. Each recipient has demonstrated significant contributions to shaping and enhancing the Kingdom’s dynamic logistics infrastructure.

Resilience: The Defining Theme for Future Logistics

A central theme woven throughout this issue is the critical importance of resilience in logistics. Experts from across the region and beyond offer profound insights:

• Edward Sweeney of Heriot-Watt University Dubai discusses the essential transition from reactive problem-solving to proactive resilience strategies.
• Tariq Al Wahedi, Chief Executive Officer of 7X Group, showcases the UAE’s integrated logistics framework as an exemplary model for ensuring operational continuity.
• Lee Hedges of B&H Worldwide emphasizes that resilience, enhanced visibility, and seamless integration will be the cornerstones defining the next evolutionary phase of the logistics sector.

Innovation and Challenges: Reshaping the Industry

The issue further explores the innovative forces and emerging challenges impacting the logistics world:

• In an exclusive interview, Joe Labaky, Chief Operating Officer of Group AMANA, elaborates on how the industry is being reshaped by a significant shift towards integrated, future-ready operational models.
• Alex Yang from London Business School provides a critical analysis of how AI-driven cyber threats are introducing unprecedented and complex risks across global logistics networks, demanding robust security measures.

Technology and Cyber Security: Navigating the Digital Frontier

Concluding the May issue, thought leaders address the dual impact of technology and the escalating cyber threat landscape:

• Rami Younes of Swisslog illustrates how cutting-edge technology is fundamentally transforming the design and sustainability of modern supply chains.
• Martin Kraemer from KnowBe4 issues a stark warning about increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, highlighting how attackers are mimicking trusted delivery services to illicitly gain access to sensitive information, underscoring the urgent need for heightened vigilance and advanced security protocols.