Sustainable carbon neutral ops take centre stage: FedEx

FedEx Express (FedEx) joined industry leaders and discussed new innovations, and challenges shaping the logistics and supply chain industry in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the recent Leaders in Logistics Summit held in Jeddah. Zaid Khammash, MD, Operations, FedEx highlighted the need to align the logistics industry’s goals with the three key trends influencing business growth: digitization, e-commerce, and sustainability. He emphasized responsible and sustainable carbon-neutral operations in logistics are an essential contribution towards ambitious national initiatives in the Middle East, and for companies to remain competitive in the long run. The summit also served as a knowledge-sharing platform for small and medium businesses. In a panel discussion titled “SMEs in Saudi Arabia: Challenges and Opportunities”, FedEx shared insights on building a strong and successful entrepreneurial ecosystem in the kingdom.