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Saudi Arabia Hands Customs Security Operations Over to Logistics Company

Saudi Arabian Logistics earlier this month began managing customs security operations for most airports in Saudi Arabia, a move intended to improve customs efficiency, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council said Sept. 28. While Saudi’s customs authority will still manage…

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supervision services, SAL will provide “specialised logistics and ground‑handling services” that may reduce times for imports, cargo clearance, security clearances and expand the country’s storage capacity, the HKTDC said. The change is part of Saudi Arabia’s goal of becoming a “leading global logistics” center.