The Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services in Saudi Arabia has advanced its digital transformation journey by introducing a state-of-the-art Digitalization and Technical Processing Center and launching the Unified Documents and Records Platform. These initiatives, unveiled by Minister Saleh Al-Jasser at a formal event attended by key officials and industry leaders, are central to the ministry’s strategy to support the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) and align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.
A key objective of these digital initiatives is to boost the transport and logistics sector’s contribution to Saudi Arabia’s GDP from 6% in 2021 to 10% by 2030, which is expected to generate SR45 billion ($11.9 billion) in annual non-oil revenue. The NTLS focuses on enhancing infrastructure and operational efficiency to achieve these ambitious goals, including expanding the railway network by 8,080 km, particularly through the 1,300 km “land bridge” project, and improving port facilities to handle over 40 million containers annually.
The strategy also aims to increase air freight capacity to exceed 4.5 million tonnes per year and extend international flight connections to more than 250 destinations. In addition to infrastructure upgrades, the NTLS places a strong emphasis on improving service quality and safety. The ministry aims to rank Saudi Arabia among the top 10 countries in the Logistics Performance Index and achieve 6th place in the Road Infrastructure Quality Index, alongside reducing road traffic accidents and fatalities by more than 50% and cutting fuel consumption in the transport sector by 25%.
As part of its digital efforts, the Ministry of Transport and Logistics also launched a historical exhibition showcasing the evolution of Saudi Arabia’s transport sector. The exhibition features documents, photographs, and equipment along with advanced laboratories for document restoration and sterilization, and a centralized facility for the secure destruction of sensitive information.
Bandar Al-Roqi, General Supervisor of the ministry’s Document and Archive Center, credited the success of the initiative to the collaboration between various ministry departments, highlighting the project’s role in driving technological progress while preserving the Kingdom’s rich transport history.
