Approx. US$ 110 bn investment in GCC logistics in ’24

The UAE and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are reshaping the Middle East logistics sector with an estimated US$ 110 billion in GCC government investments in 2024. Funding has focused on infrastructure, special economic zones, and trade connectivity, driving demand for project cargo, heavy-lift, and FPC/PN cargo solutions. 

The Kingdom allocated over US$ 74 billion to transport and logistics, while the UAE aims to increase the sector’s GDP contribution from US$ 37.2 billion in 2024 to US$ 54.5 billion in the coming years. These investments strengthen the region’s role as a gateway for East-West and South-South trade corridors. 

Major logistics operators, including DP World and DHL, are rolling out carbon-neutral facilities, and advanced cargo handling capabilities. These initiatives directly support FPC/PN cargo handling, heavy-lift operations, and mega-project supply chains. Analysts say the investments will boost supply chain efficiency, industrial growth, and energy transition logistics, cementing the UAE and KSA as key drivers of regional trade and project cargo transformation.