Logistics

Saudi Services
Desatmos, supported by a network of Saudi logistics partners in warehousing, freight forwarding, cold chain, and customs operations, helps international logistics companies enter, activate, and perform in the Saudi market. We act as your bridge between HQ strategy and on-ground execution, ensuring full compliance, reliable partnerships, and operational scalability.

1. Market Entry
  • We analyze Saudi’s logistics ecosystem, import/export volumes, infrastructure readiness, and competition across 3PL, warehousing, and transportation segments to identify viable entry routes.
  • We coordinate MISA licensing, Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) registration, and customs approvals for freight and bonded operations — ensuring your legal and commercial compliance from day one.
  • We define how to structure your Saudi operations whether as a regional HQ, local logistics entity, or partnership with an existing Saudi operator aligned with Vision 2030 localization goals.
  • Through our logistics partner network, we connect you with trusted local 3PLs, warehousing providers, cold-chain operators, and transport vendors for structured collaboration.
  • We guide you through ZATCA customs requirements, bonded zone frameworks, and transport licensing procedures to ensure smooth operational launches.
  • We provide oversight over vendor contracts, local partnerships, and operational activities to protect your brand, financial interests, and compliance standing.

2. Market Establishment
  • Based on your feasibility findings, we lead the execution phase, supervising partner onboarding, facility setup, and service activation across ports, airports, and industrial zones. 
  • We help you select optimal sites in Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah industrial zones for warehousing and distribution, ensuring cost efficiency and access to major corridors.
  • We align your logistics systems with Saudi customs, port authorities, and major e-commerce platforms to ensure real-time tracking, visibility, and regulatory compatibility.
  • We localize key operations and workforce components, ensuring compliance with Saudization targets and alignment with NTLS mandates.
  • We register and prepare your firm for logistics tenders and public-private partnerships (PPP) under Vision 2030 infrastructure initiatives.
  • We provide dashboards that track cost efficiency, delivery performance, and compliance milestones, all accessible by your HQ in real time.

3. Market Enablement
  • We develop a Saudi-specific commercial activation plan for your logistics services, including client segmentation, pricing, and partnership channels.
  • We train your Saudi-based sales and business development teams to navigate procurement processes, negotiation styles, and customer engagement strategies in the logistics sector.
  • We help your regional distributors and freight partners align their sales efforts under your global brand standards and performance KPIs.
  • We adapt your proposals, presentations, and tender documents into Arabic, ensuring cultural accuracy and alignment with Saudi corporate norms.
  • We analyze deal flow, pipeline performance, and conversion ratios providing actionable insights to improve sales velocity and revenue growth.
  • We ensure your local teams sustain sales performance through regular coaching, review sessions, and KPI accountability metrics.

Why Logistic Companies Choose Desatmos

Desatmos understands the complexity of Saudi logistics market entry, where regulatory navigation, local partnerships, and execution quality determine success. Our role is to drive operational activation, partnership alignment, and revenue enablement with precision.

We work closely with certified Saudi vendors specializing in:

  • Legal establishment
  • 3PL and freight-forwarding operators
  • Customs clearance and bonded warehouse providers
  • Cold chain and food logistics specialists
  • Last-mile and e-commerce logistics firms
  • Port and airport logistics contractors

Frequently asked questions

What licenses are required for logistics companies to operate in Saudi Arabia?

Logistics companies need a commercial license from MISA, and depending on their activity, may require approvals from MAWANI, ZATCA, and Transport General Authority. Desatmos coordinates all registrations and ensures compliance across freight, warehousing, and distribution activities.

How can foreign logistics firms establish operations in Saudi Arabia?

You can enter through a 100% foreign-owned LLC and through other pathways. Desatmos guides you through feasibility, registration, and partner selection to ensure a compliant and efficient setup.

Does Desatmos help in selecting logistics or warehousing partners?

Yes. We introduce you to pre-vetted Saudi partners specializing in 3PL services, warehouse management, and bonded logistics ensuring reliability, scalability, and contractual transparency.

What are the main incentives for logistics companies under Vision 2030?

Saudi Arabia offers logistics investors tax exemptions, bonded-zone benefits, free-zone access, and workforce incentives under the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. Desatmos helps align your business plan with these incentive programs to reduce costs and accelerate market entry.

How does Desatmos assist in logistics sales and business development?

We build localized sales enablement programs and train your Saudi business development teams using Desatmos’ training methodology by focusing on procurement engagement, negotiation, and client acquisition for logistics services.

How long does it take to launch logistics operations in Saudi Arabia?

Depending on activity type, facility setup, and licensing scope, most logistics entities can become operational within 8 to 14 weeks. Desatmos oversees each stage, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely activation.

Our Sectors of Specialization in KSA

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Technology

Enabling cloud computing, cybersecurity, software development, FinTech, and digital infrastructure services, while supporting the push for a digital economy.
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Logistics

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Tourism

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Consulting

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