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Welcome to Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress

Saudi's most prestigious maritime event

16 - 17 September 2026

Dhahran Expo, Dammam, KSA

Under the Patronage of His Excellency Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saudi Arabia 

Founding Strategic Partners

Main Partners

Looking ahead to September 2026

Planning is already well under way for the 7th Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress, taking place 16-17 September 2026.

And following such a strong event in 2025, early indications are that the the new edition will be equally impressive.

We are now taking booth bookings for the 2026 event - please get in touch early to secure a good location.

Travelling to Dammam?

Through our official hotel partnerships, we're pleased to offer exclusive rates. Book early to secure the best options and make the most of your SMLC experience.

What they say about Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress...

From a shared vision to a globally recognised maritime platform, Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress stands as a testament to what’s possible when ambition is backed by action.

The largest event of its kind in the Middle East

Attendees

Speakers

Countries

Exhibitors

VIPs

With visitors attending from leading names in shipping:

Highlights from last year's event

Exhibition

Over 200 exhibitors displayed the very latest maritime equipment and logistics services.

Conference

Covering topics ranging from future trends in maritime logistics to port operations, international agreements and shipping innovation, our world-class speakers didn't fail to impress.

Networking

Around 15,000 attendees enjoyed this year's event. That's serious networking, planning, meetings and of course business being agreed.

Captured in photos

The leading platform

“Saudi Maritime Logistics Congress is the leading platform to showcase Bahri’s efforts to transform the maritime industry as a global logistics and transportation leader,"

- Eng. Ahmed Alsubaey, CEO of Bahri

A great opportunity to connect

“A superb and productive two days with a great opportunity to connect with key players in the maritime industry, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s potential as a future global hub."

- GSCCO

Reflecting on the voices of 2025

H.E. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser
Minister of Transport
Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Eng. Ahmed Alsubaey
CEO
Bahri

Eng. Essam M. Alammari
Deputy for Maritime Transport
Transport General Authority 

Hisham Alnughaimish
President
Bahri Oil

Evangelos Marinakis
Founder and Chairman
Capital Maritime Trading Corp.

Muhammad Jawad Ali
General Manager
Sealand Maritime Group

Akshay Anand
General Manager & Member of The Board of Directors
ABSA Al Barrak Group

Jay New
CEO
King Abdullah Port

 

Our 2026 Partners & Sponsors

Last year's Congress in pictures