KSIADC develops over 2M sqm logistics zone, says Acting CEO

Marco Mejia Acting CEO of King Salman International Airport Development Co.

Marco Mejia, Acting CEO of King Salman International Airport Development Co. (KSIADC)— a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company — revealed plans to build a massive logistics zone exceeding two million square meters (sqm), dedicated to storage and logistics operations.

In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Mejia said the move will boost Saudi Arabia’s capacity to handle e-commerce growth and support the Kingdom’s rapidly expanding economy and logistics sector.

He added that the logistics storage area has been divided under the detailed master plan, noting that several companies have expressed interest in developing logistics zones within the project. He emphasized that the volume of inbound e-commerce to the Kingdom, coupled with Riyadh’s 7.5 million population, creates strong demand for such infrastructure and underscores the airport’s role in driving economic growth.

Mejia said the airport will directly contribute to the national economy, creating over 100,000 jobs in line with Saudi Vision 2030, and boosting GDP growth. He added that the social and economic impact assessment is nearing completion, with official projections to be announced in 2026.

King Salman International Airport aims to serve more than 100 million passengers annually by 2030, with a cargo capacity of two million tons per year. Spanning approximately 57 square kilometers, the airport will include six runways and nine passenger terminals.