What SISCO Holding does

SISCO Holding (legal name: Sustained Infrastructure Holding Company) is the first specialized infrastructure investment holding company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul: 2190), founded in 1988 and headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The company operates as an investment holding vehicle across two core verticals: ports and logistics, and water solutions. Its portfolio comprises eight operating companies — Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), RSGT International (RSGTI), Port Services & Storage Company (PSS, 51%-owned from January 2026), International Water Distribution Company (Tawzea), Kindasa Water Services, S.A. Talke, LogiPoint, Elite, and Green Dome Investments (GDI). Together these companies deliver port terminal operations, container handling, warehousing, cold-chain logistics, last-mile delivery, water distribution, and wastewater treatment services aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities.

The company generates revenue primarily through the consolidation of portfolio operating companies — including port fees, logistics services, water distribution contracts, and warehousing leases — together with investment returns and dividends from non-consolidated stakes. Under the 6x26 strategy (2021-2026), SISCO targets SAR 2 billion in revenue, >40% pre-EBITDA margin, and SAR 6 billion in managed assets, supported by a geographic footprint spanning the Red Sea coast, the Arabian Gulf (Dammam and Jubail via PSS), and selected international markets (UAE, Qatar, Bangladesh). FY2025 reported revenue was SAR 1.6055 billion (with SAR 1.42 billion excluding construction revenue), a 13.9% YoY increase, alongside a net profit turnaround to SAR 96.4 million from a prior-year loss. The company pursues growth through both organic portfolio expansion and acquisitive consolidation (e.g., the SAR 132.6M PSS acquisition, the SAR 229.75M Transcorp International acquisition via GDI, and a planned SAR 1.7 billion CMA CGM joint venture with RSGT).

The underlying operating technology stack is conventional infrastructure — port terminals, logistics fleets, warehousing, water treatment plants, and (since 2023) a Class C cloud-hosted corporate IT environment. Customer mix is dominated by enterprise and government counterparties including the National Water Company, Saudi Ports Authority, and CMA CGM, with industrial and logistics enterprises as downstream users of port, warehousing, and cold-chain capacity. SISCO Holding does not sell products directly to consumers; rather, value is created through capital allocation, portfolio oversight, and the integration of operating companies into an end-to-end east-west infrastructure platform on the Arabian Peninsula.

Name

SISCO Holding

Legal name

Sustained Infrastructure Holding Company

Website

https://sisco.com.sa

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SISCO Holding is the first specialized infrastructure investment holding company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul: 2190), headquartered in Jeddah. It owns and operates a portfolio of eight companies delivering port operations, logistics, warehousing, cold-chain, and water distribution services across Saudi Arabia and select international markets, aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Investment Holding

NAICS

All Other Financial Investment Activities (52399)

SIC

Investors, Nec (6799)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Strategic Real Assets & Infrastructure Venture Investing (FSANAHAN)

Keywords

• Infrastructure investment
• Port operations
• Logistics services
• Water solutions
• Holding company

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Investment Returns and Dividend Income: SISCO Holding generates revenue through investment returns, dividends, and value appreciation from its portfolio of 8 companies in ports/logistics and water sectors. The company targets SAR 2 billion in revenue and SAR 6 billion in managed assets under its 6x26 strategy.
2. Portfolio Company Consolidation: PSS (Port Services & Storage Company) will be fully consolidated into SISCO Holding's financial statements starting Q1 2026, contributing to revenues through logistics infrastructure operations including warehousing and port services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SISCO Holding is the first publicly listed infrastructure investment holding company in Saudi Arabia, operating through a portfolio of 8 companies focused on ports and logistics infrastructure, and water solutions. The company acquires strategic stakes in operating businesses along Saudi Arabia's Red Sea and Arabian Gulf coasts, targeting SAR 2 billion in revenue and SAR 6 billion in managed assets under its 6x26 strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Services & Storage Company (PSS)
• Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT)
• Tawzea (International Water Distribution Company)
• Kindasa Water Services
• S.A. Talke
• LogiPoint
• Elite
• Transcorp International (via GDI)

Quantifiable outcome

• 10% annual revenue growth over 10 years (CAGR)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• National Water CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Contract signed between National Water Company and International Water Distribution Company (Tawzea), a SISCO Holding portfolio company in the water sector, for water distribution services.
• Port Services & Storage Company (PSS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2026SISCO Holding completed 51% acquisition of PSS for SAR 132.6 million, expanding logistics footprint from Red Sea to include Dammam and Jubail on Saudi Arabia's East coast. PSS manages 130,000+ sqm of logistics infrastructure and plans to develop additional 280,000 sqm. Full consolidation into SISCO financials starting Q1 2026.
• CMA CGMflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 October 2025RSGT and CMA CGM signed term sheet at FII9 for potential joint venture to operate a container terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port. Planned investment of SAR 1.7 billion (US$450 million) under RSGT's existing concession with Saudi Ports Authority.
• Green Dome Investments (GDI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2025GDI, SISCO Holding's portfolio company, signed SPA to acquire Transcorp International for SAR 229.75 million. Transcorp is a cold-chain logistics operator in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, managing 1,500+ vehicles, 27 warehouses, serving 800+ clients.
• Transcorp InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Cold-chain logistics operator acquired by GDI (SISCO portfolio company) operating in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar with over 1,500 vehicles, 27 warehouses, and 800+ clients. Deal expected to close Q4 2025.
• Ektefaa Charity AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership agreement signed to empower disadvantaged families in Makkah region through the 'Anfauhum' initiative. Addresses needs including water, sanitation, air conditioning, furniture, electronics, and kitchen appliances. SAR 1.25 million funding committed.
• RSGT (Red Sea Gateway Terminal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortfolio company operating Red Sea Gateway Terminal, a multi-purpose terminal being developed into an international multi-port operator. SAR 106.3 million invested in RSGTI for Bangladesh Concession.
• Tawzea (International Water Distribution Company)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPortfolio company in water sector providing water distribution and wastewater treatment services. Received MODON award for design, construction, and operation of wastewater treatment plant.
• Green Dome InvestmentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransferred from LogiPoint to SISCO Holding for SAR 47.3 million. Invested SAR 61.6 million total. Cash injection of SAR 6.4 million made. Parent company to Transcorp International acquisition.
• Greenberg Traurig Khalid Al-Thebity Law FirmminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal advisor to SISCO Holding on the SAR 132.6 million acquisition of PSS majority stake. Transaction involved regulatory approval and was part of SISCO's expansion aligned with Saudi Vision 2030.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• ACWA Power: Saudi-listed infrastructure developer and operator focused on power generation and water desalination. Highly comparable to SISCO as a Saudi Vision 2030-aligned infrastructure platform with overlapping water exposure and similar public-market, multi-asset operating model.
• Hutchison Ports: One of the world's largest port operators with terminals across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Directly comparable as a multi-port terminal operator model to SISCO's RSGT and PSS assets.
• PSA International: Singapore-headquartered global port operator (part of Temasek). Comparable as a multi-port terminal operator with state-backed capital and infrastructure-led growth, similar to SISCO's Red Sea / Arabian Gulf footprint.

Regional players

• Kingdom Holding Company: Saudi-listed diversified investment holding company. Comparable as a KSA-listed holding vehicle deploying capital into strategic assets, though broader in scope than SISCO's infrastructure focus.
• Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports Group): UAE-listed ports and logistics operator and holding group. Comparable regional peer with port terminal, logistics, and adjacent infrastructure assets analogous to SISCO's ports/logistics vertical.
• Saudi Real Estate Company: Saudi-listed holding/investment company with infrastructure-adjacent real estate and development exposure. Comparable as a KSA-listed investment holding focused on long-duration infrastructure-adjacent assets.

Broad incumbents

• Brookfield Infrastructure Partners: Globally listed infrastructure investment vehicle operating ports, logistics, and utilities. Directly comparable business model to SISCO (hold-and-operate infrastructure assets) at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• DP World: Global ports and logistics operator with significant Middle East presence. Comparable for the port/logistics vertical of SISCO's portfolio (especially Jeddah-area assets) though structured as a private/state-owned operator rather than a listed holding.
• CK Hutchison Holdings: Hong Kong-listed conglomerate with a large ports and logistics division (Hutchison Ports). Comparable as a public holding company with multi-port operator exposure akin to SISCO's RSGT and PSS assets.

Emerging players

• Manila Water Company: Listed water distribution and treatment operator. Comparable for SISCO's Tawzea/Kindasa water solutions segment in terms of regulated water distribution business model and concession-based revenues.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/siscoholding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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