JEDDAH — Now in its 3rd Edition, Saudi Transtec, which opened Monday in Dammam, is set to again provide Saudi Arabia with one of the most comprehensive events in the region for transportation, materials handling, warehousing and logistics. Providing the ideal platform for the logistics and transport sector to network, international and regional transportation and logistics leaders come together in Saudi Arabia to participate in the 3rd Saudi Transtec Exhibition and Conference to share industry developments, know-how and discuss future opportunities. Officially supported by the Ministry of Transportation, Saudi Transtec 2012 provides an international level of service to sector leaders. The event is co-organized by IES and the Dhahran International Exhibitions Centre. Dr. Jubarah bin Eid Al-Suraiseri, Saudi Minister of Transport, officially opened the event. Continued international interest and recognition of the Kingdom as a major investment destination is stimulating both demand and supply of consumer and industrial products, creating the need for a sophisticated logistical infrastructure. Key industry companies are also endorsing Saudi Transtec 2012, along with associate companies, including The Dammam Bonded and Re-Export Zone, Hala Supply Chain Services, IPS - International Port Services and King Fahd International Airport. Saudi Transtec organizer International Exhibition Services (IES), said “the exhibition and conference offer the perfect environment and opportunity for local, regional and international companies to take advantage of accelerated growth in these key sectors." “As the sole Event in the Eastern Province, dedicated to transportation, logistics, warehousing and materials handling, Saudi Transtec provides the essential platform for key industry professionals, specialists and decision-makers from across the Gulf region and beyond to meet, network, learn and strengthen relationships," it added. The Saudi Transtec Conference 2012 also brings together a broad panel of international industry speakers including: Khalid Al Khaldi, Manager, Global Logistics Division, Saudi Aramco; Pieter Spaarwater, Chief Operating Officer, Hala Supply Chain Services; Edward Burton, President & Managing Director, US Saudi Arabian Business Council; Majed Zambaraji, CEO, RAK Logistics LLC, Ras Al Khaimah; Sumeet Nadkar, CEO & MD, Kale Logistics Solutions, India; and Jason French, CEO, Int'l. Port Services, Dammam Container Terminal. — SG
