The seventh edition of the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress will bring together thousands of maritime and logistics professionals in Jeddah to explore emerging trade corridors, port development, technology, infrastructure and new opportunities for international collaboration
The Cooperative Logistics Network is pleased to announce its media partnership with the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2026, taking place on 21–22 October at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia.
The seventh edition of the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress will bring together more than 15,000 attendees, 200 exhibitors and 120 speakers from over 90 countries. The event provides a meeting point for professionals across shipping, ports, logistics, technology and related sectors, with opportunities to exchange knowledge, explore services and develop business connections.
For 2026, the Congress moves to the Jeddah Superdome, placing the event in one of Saudi Arabia’s key maritime and commercial centres. The organisers describe Jeddah as an important intersection for global trade between Asia, Europe and Africa, while Jeddah Islamic Port handles more than 65% of Saudi Arabia’s imports, according to the event organisers.
Five Themes Shaping Maritime Logistics
The conference programme will address five areas currently influencing the maritime and logistics industries: Trade Corridors, Connectivity & Geopolitical Fragmentation; Ports, Logistics & Industrial Competitiveness; Energy Transition in Maritime and Logistics; Infrastructure Investment and Economic Development; and Technology, Resilience & Maritime Security.
Sessions will examine subjects including changing trade routes and cargo flows, port development, maritime decarbonisation, infrastructure investment, digitalisation, cyber risks and maritime security. With more than 120 speakers participating, the programme will bring together perspectives from across the maritime and logistics sectors.
Connecting Independent Freight Forwarders with New Opportunities
The Congress will also provide an extensive exhibition and networking programme. More than 200 exhibitors are expected to showcase maritime equipment and logistics services, while attendees will have opportunities to meet industry professionals, suppliers, decision-makers and potential business partners. For independent freight forwarders, events such as this provide a valuable setting to understand market developments first-hand and identify potential connections across new trade lanes and logistics markets. The Saudi market is particularly relevant as the Kingdom continues to develop its maritime, transport and logistics infrastructure.
For The Cooperative’s members, the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2026 offers a direct window into the developments shaping one of the Middle East’s important maritime and logistics markets. The combination of industry discussions, exhibitions and face-to-face networking creates opportunities to exchange knowledge, meet potential partners and explore new business connections across Saudi Arabia and international trade routes.