SAL’s infrastructure development portfolio includes transformative projects across key cities, which aim to expand handling capacities and enhance operational efficiencies. Planned capacity expansions in our key Handling stations are substantial and designed to meet projected demand. SAL’s development plans for our stations includes investments up to SAR 1.1 billion.
While plans for ground handling infrastructure expansion are progressing, SAL has focused on improving the current operational environment by enhancing leasing conditions, service agreements, utilization, and efficiency to meet short- and long-term organizational objectives.
Riyadh (RUH)
Handling Division
- Current throughput: 442,000 tons annually
- Planned expansion: Increasing capacity to 806,000 tons annually through phased upgrades and facility refurbishments, including 70,000 square meters of operational station space.
Logistics Division
- Planned: 46,000 square meter ambient storage facility in Riyadh
(completion Q2 2025); and fulfillment center to offer competitive capabilities in logistics infrastructure.
Jeddah (JED)
Handling Division
- Current throughput: 473,000 tons annually.
- Planned expansion: Increasing capacity to 936,000 tons annually by 2027,
with a built-up area of 53,300 square meters (Phase 1: 25,500 sqm;
Phase 2: 27,800 sqm).
Logistics Division
- Planned: 62,000 square meter multi-type storage facility at Jeddah port (completion Q1 2026); and fulfillment center to offer competitive capabilities in logistics infrastructure.
Dammam (DMM)
Handling Division
- Current throughput: 127,000 tons annually.
- Planned expansion: Capacity to reach 163,000 tons annually through refurbishments and expanded courier services (100,000+ sqm site with 35,000 sqm operational space).
Logistics Division
- Operational: 11,000 square meters of ambient storage at Dammam port.
- Planned: Fulfillment center to offer competitive capabilities in logistics infrastructure.
Medina (MED)
Handling Division
- Current throughput: 5,000 tons annually.
- Planned expansion: New terminal with a capacity of 42,000 tons annually by 2032 (6,600 sqm site, including 3,200 sqm terminal).
SAL Workplace Environment
Establishing a high standard for the workplace environment was a key priority in the SAL 2024 agenda, aimed at fostering employee well-being and operational excellence. This transformation enhanced all SAL office spaces and administrative facilities, creating a more efficient and supportive work environment. Additionally, the SAL Board of Directors approved plans to relocate to a new Head Office in Jeddah, designed to improve the workplace experience, achieve long-term operational cost efficiencies, and provide opportunities for growth, collaboration, and team engagement.
