Saleh Al‑Jasser has unveiled plans for new logistics corridors aimed at strengthening connectivity between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and key ports along the Red Sea.
The initiative is designed to enhance regional trade flows by creating integrated transport routes linking Gulf economies with Red Sea maritime gateways. Officials say the corridors will combine rail, road and port infrastructure to enable faster and more efficient cargo movement between the two regions.
According to Saleh Al‑Jasser, the project forms part of broader efforts by Saudi Arabia to strengthen its role as a global logistics hub under the country’s economic diversification strategy. The corridors are expected to facilitate smoother movement of goods between industrial centres in the Gulf and shipping routes serving Europe, Africa and Asia through the Red Sea.
The plan also aims to reduce transit times for cargo by offering alternative routes that bypass congested maritime passages while improving multimodal transport integration across the region.
Industry analysts note that enhanced land connectivity between GCC markets and Red Sea ports could significantly expand trade opportunities, particularly for sectors such as petrochemicals, manufacturing and consumer goods.
Once implemented, the corridors are expected to boost regional supply chain resilience and support growing cargo volumes moving between Gulf economies and international markets through the Red Sea corridor.
