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Proud Milestone: PIL Shipping Line Establishes Direct Presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

We are delighted to announce a significant achievement: the successful establishment of Pacific International Lines (PIL) as a new foreign direct investment (FDI) entity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This milestone, the result of months of dedicated collaboration, involved comprehensive support from initial strategy through to operational launch.

Key contributions included:

• Crafting a tailored business plan aligned with Saudi Arabia's ambitious logistics goals under Vision 2030
• Developing a solid financial framework for sustainable long-term growth
• Navigating company formation, regulatory approvals, and operational setup
• Assisting with office selection, establishment, and readiness
• Facilitating employee visas, onboarding, and team integration
• Delivering ongoing guidance to ensure a smooth and efficient market entry

This strategic entry underscores the Kingdom's rising stature as a premier global logistics hub and highlights the power of effective public-private partnerships in driving economic diversification and connectivity.

We extend sincere thanks to all partners who contributed to this success and look forward to PIL's continued growth and positive impact on the Kingdom's logistics landscape.

This development holds particular relevance for the Arab World Freight Alliance (AWFA), the collaborative platform uniting independent freight forwarders across the Arab region. By fostering trusted partnerships, cross-trade opportunities, secure transactions, and regional logistics networks, AWFA empowers its members to seamlessly integrate with established international carriers like PIL. This strengthens local capabilities in handling enhanced shipping volumes, optimizing routes through key Saudi ports, and capitalizing on the Kingdom's expanding role in global supply chains.