MODON Highlights Saudi Logistics Investment at Munich Expo 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia —The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) took part in the 2025 Transport and Logistics Expo in Munich from June 2–5. The participation was under the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) and in partnership with “Invest in Saudi.” MODON used the event to showcase Saudi logistics investment and attract international interest.
This move supports Vision 2030 and the National Industrial Strategy, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s focus on enhancing its logistics ecosystem and strengthening global partnerships.
Strategic Partnerships to Expand Saudi Logistics Infrastructure
MODON signed two key memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at the expo. The first, with U.S.-based Panattoni, will lead to the development of a 50,000 m² warehouse in MODON Oasis, Jeddah. This site is central to the western region’s growing logistics corridor.
The second MoU was signed with China’s JINGDONG. This agreement covers 120,000 m² of logistics and industrial development in Sudair Industrial City and Jeddah 3rd Industrial City. These projects will boost e-commerce logistics and enhance supply chain efficiency within the Kingdom.
MODON Expands Industrial Cities Through Global Cooperation
Since 2001, MODON has managed the development of Saudi Arabia’s industrial infrastructure. It now oversees 39 industrial cities with more than 8,600 establishments. These facilities span across manufacturing, logistics, and broader investment sectors.
By joining the Munich Expo—one of the world’s top logistics trade fairs—MODON emphasized its commitment to international collaboration. Moreover, it signaled a firm intention to attract long-term investment.
The Saudi Standard’s View: Strategic Visibility with Industrial Depth
MODON’s participation in the Munich Transport and Logistics Expo reveals more than marketing outreach—it signals a shift in how Saudi Arabia positions itself within global industrial supply chains. Rather than merely showcasing land parcels or tax breaks, MODON presented itself as a logistics system builder capable of long-term partnerships and operational execution.
By securing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with U.S. and Chinese firms in the same forum, the Kingdom demonstrated a deliberate multipolar approach to investment—balancing geopolitical diversification with sectoral depth. These partnerships, especially the 120,000 m² logistics buildout tied to e-commerce, suggest that logistics zones are no longer passive real estate—they are nodes in a new digital economy.
This move reflects growing confidence in Saudi Arabia’s logistics offer—not only in physical infrastructure but in governance maturity, industrial planning, and regulatory readiness. Yet, the next challenge will be execution: converting Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) into operating assets and ensuring industrial cities serve more than just warehousing—they must also anchor production, technology transfer, and workforce development.
Saudi logistics investment is no longer about catching up; it is about leading the way. It’s about defining the terms of regional integration, where infrastructure serves strategy—not the other way around.
