Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has opened its first offices in Saudi Arabia. The forwarding company has opened two offices, one in Riyadh and Jeddah. It has plans to open a third later in the year in Dammam. The new offices will start with about 20 employees in the first year and are expected to grow to 50 employees in the second year.
“Establishing our local presence in Saudi Arabia provides access to one of the fastest-growing economies globally,” the company has stated.
“This expansion is driven by Saudi Arabia’s strategic location as a central gateway to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Europe, Asia, and Africa, which makes the country an ideal distribution hub for these regions.” The firm’s global chief executive, Allan Melgaard, added that by establishing its own organisation in the country it can better control the service offerings to customers.