Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, September 1, 2025 – Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, has completed its transition to a direct-serve presence in Saudi Arabia. This milestone underscores the Kingdom’s growing role as a global logistics hub under Saudi Vision 2030.

Key Highlights of the Expansion

  • Direct-Serve Transition: FedEx now directly manages pickup, delivery, and customs clearance in Saudi Arabia through four gateways and four stations.
  • Dedicated Nonstop Flight: Launch of the first FedEx nonstop express flight into Saudi Arabia from the U.S. and Europe, strengthening global trade connectivity.
  • Future Regional Hub: Plans to establish a FedEx hub at King Salman International Airport in Riyadh.
  • FedEx Logistics Services: Introduction of freight forwarding solutions across air, road, and ocean freight, including customs brokerage and transit cargo support.

Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Global Logistics Role

The expansion was announced during a ceremony in Diriyah, attended by:

  • H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services
  • H.E. Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services
  • Raj Subramaniam, President & CEO, FedEx Corporation
  • Richard Smith, COO International and CEO Airline, FedEx
  • Kami Viswanathan, President, FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa

Minister Al-Jasser emphasized that FedEx’s strengthened presence highlights Saudi Arabia’s appeal as a premier destination for logistics and global investment.

Executive Insights

  • Richard Smith: “By expanding in the Kingdom, we are broadening our network’s reach and creating faster, more dependable trade routes.”
  • Kami Viswanathan: “Our direct-serve operations mark a pivotal step to boost connectivity, service, and competitiveness for businesses in Saudi Arabia.”

Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Economic Growth

FedEx’s new services support the Kingdom’s trade surplus, which reached US$16.8 billion (SR 63 billion) in Q1 2025, a 52% increase from Q4 2024. By combining infrastructure, digital innovation, and workforce development, FedEx is aligning with Vision 2030 to transform Saudi Arabia into a global trade and logistics powerhouse.