The Saudi Maritime and Logistics Conference will take place from 21 – 22 October 2026 at Jeddah Superdome
Conqueror Freight Network is pleased to announce its media partnership with the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2026, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia. The partnership connects Conqueror’s global community of independent freight forwarders with a major industry event bringing together maritime and logistics professionals from Saudi Arabia and international markets.
A Major Meeting Point for the Maritime and Logistics Industry
Now in its seventh edition, the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress is set to take place in Jeddah for the first time. The 2026 edition is expected to welcome more than 15,000 attendees, 800 VIPs, 200 exhibitors and 120 speakers from more than 90 countries, creating a platform for industry professionals to exchange knowledge, explore business opportunities and build new connections.
The event will feature an exhibition showcasing more than 200 international companies and their maritime equipment and logistics services. Alongside the exhibition, attendees can participate in keynote speeches, panel discussions and workshops led by industry experts and policymakers.
A New Location in Jeddah
The 2026 edition will be held at the Jeddah Superdome, following the relocation of the Congress to Jeddah. According to the event organisers, the move places the Congress in the heart of Saudi Arabia’s maritime and logistics activity, close to Jeddah Islamic Port. Jeddah is Saudi Arabia’s primary commercial intersection for global trade between Asia, Europe and Africa. Jeddah Islamic Port alone handles more than 65% of the nation’s imports, according to the organisers, making it an important location for an event focused on maritime trade and logistics.
Navigating the Future of Maritime Logistics
The 2026 conference programme is structured around five key areas addressing developments shaping the maritime and logistics industries. These include Trade Corridors, Connectivity & Geopolitical Fragmentation, examining how geopolitical changes are affecting vessel routes, cargo movements and the organisation of the industry; Ports, Logistics & Industrial Competitiveness, focusing on the evolution of ports into broader logistics and industrial hubs; and Energy Transition in Maritime and Logistics, which explores the challenges and choices surrounding decarbonisation.
The programme will also cover Infrastructure Investment and Economic Development, looking at investment in ports, logistics hubs, rail links and industrial zones, as well as Technology, Resilience & Maritime Security, which addresses digitalisation, cyber threats and the resilience of critical maritime infrastructure.
More than 120 speakers are expected to participate in the 2026 conference, with the programme covering topics ranging from government initiatives and alternative fuels to cyber threats and offshore operations.
Connecting Industry Professionals
Networking is a central part of the Congress, with the event designed to connect maritime and logistics professionals, suppliers, decision-makers and industry leaders from around the world. The organisers expect more than 15,000 attendees and highlight opportunities to develop new partnerships and international business connections.
The 2026 event will also bring together representatives from a broad range of organisations. The announced speaker and exhibitor lists include companies and institutions such as ABS, King Abdullah Port, Folk Maritime, Gulf Marine Services, Stephenson Harwood, MSC, CMA CGM Saudi Arabia and MAWANI.
