S.A. TALKE

What S.A. TALKE does

S.A. TALKE is a Saudi Arabia-based logistics services provider specializing in the chemical and petrochemical industry, operating as a joint venture between Germany's TALKE Group (founded 1947) and Saudi partners Al Jabr (AZMEEL International) and SISCO Holding. Established in 2003–2004 after Tasnee entrusted the German parent with packaging, maintenance, and storage solutions for a new PP plant, the company has grown from 58 employees at its Jubail launch to approximately 2,000 staff across four strategic sites — Jubail (headquarters), Dammam, Rabigh, and Yanbu — with transport capabilities extending across the GCC. The company self-positions as the "#1 solution partner for the chemical and petrochemical industry" in Saudi Arabia.

The company's offering is organized into three service lines: Logistic Solutions (turnkey facility construction, warehousing, on-site operations, packaging and product handling, and container terminal management), Technical Services (structural maintenance, logistics analysis and consultancy, process optimization, spare parts management, and value-added services such as blending, labeling, and quality control), and Transport Services (liquid and dry bulk transport, packaged goods transport across the GCC, hazardous materials handling across all ADR classes, and temperature-controlled shipping). The technology stack is operational rather than digital: specialized equipment (ADR-compliant tankers, bulk transport, temperature-controlled units), a GPS-based vehicle monitoring system, and an Integrated Management System aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards. The company is GPCA Responsible Care registered, G-SQAS assessed, and an Operation Clean Sweep partner.

S.A. TALKE's business model is enterprise B2B, with direct field sales targeting petrochemical and chemical majors. Revenue is generated through managed services contracts (onsite operations, warehousing), professional services (consultancy, maintenance, value-added services), and transport/freight fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and contracts are tailored to client requirements. The customer base is concentrated in Saudi petrochemicals — including SABIC, Sadara, Tasnee, Petro Rabigh, NATPET, and S-Chem — and customer-recognition awards from these firms span 2015 to 2024, evidencing long-tenured relationships rather than broad customer diversification. The company is privately held, has no public funding history, and is not publicly listed; no acquisitions, divestitures, or leadership changes were disclosed in the input data.

Name

S.A. TALKE

Legal name

S. A. TALKE Company Limited

Website

https://sa-talke.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

S.A. TALKE is a Saudi Arabian chemical and petrochemical logistics joint venture (TALKE Group, Al Jabr, SISCO Holding) providing warehousing, on-site operations, technical services, and GCC-wide transport to major petrochemical clients from bases in Jubail, Dammam, Rabigh, and Yanbu.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Chemical Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical & Petrochemical Logistics (Bulk, ISO Tanks, Drums/IBCs) (TLAIAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA), Air Cargo Cross-Dock / Breakbulk Facilities (TLALAFAK)

Keywords

• Chemical logistics services
• Petrochemical supply chain
• Hazardous materials transport
• Bulk liquid transportation
• Industrial warehousing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Logistic Solutions: Integrated logistics solutions including construction of turnkey logistics facilities, warehousing, onsite operations, packaging and product handling, and container terminal management for chemical and petrochemical clients.
2. Technical Services: Structural maintenance services, logistics analysis and consultancy, process optimization, spare parts management, and value-added services such as customized packaging, labelling, blending, quality control, and compliance services.
3. Transport Services: Liquid and dry bulk transportation, packaged goods transport across GCC, hazardous materials handling (all ADR classes), temperature-controlled transport, and freight forwarding with customs handling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

S.A. TALKE provides integrated logistics, transport, and technical services for the chemical and petrochemical industry in Saudi Arabia. Its offerings span turnkey logistics facility construction, specialized warehousing, on-site operations, packaging and product handling, container terminal management, structural maintenance, process optimization, spare parts management, and liquid/dry bulk plus packaged goods transport across the GCC.

Product overview

S.A. TALKE is a logistics solutions provider for the chemical and petrochemical industry in Saudi Arabia, operating as a joint venture between TALKE (German), Al Jabr Family, and SISCO Holding. The company offers three core service categories: (1) Logistic Solutions covering construction of turnkey facilities, warehousing, onsite operations, packaging and product handling, and container terminal management; (2) Technical Services including structural maintenance, logistics analysis and consultancy, process optimization, spare parts management, and value-added services; and (3) Transport Services for liquid and dry bulk as well as packaged goods transportation across the GCC region. The company operates from key industrial hubs in Jubail (primary base), Dammam, Rabigh, and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistic Solutions Integrated logistics solutions covering construction of turnkey logistics facilities, warehousing, on-site operations, packaging and product handling, and container terminal management for chemical and petrochemical manufacturers in Saudi Arabia.
• Technical Services Technical services for chemical and petrochemical operations including structural maintenance, logistics analysis and consultancy, process optimization, spare parts management, and value-added services such as packaging, blending, quality control, and compliance.
• Transport Services Road transport of liquid and dry bulk chemicals, packaged goods, hazardous materials (all ADR classes), temperature-controlled cargo, and freight forwarding with customs handling across the GCC region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 years of successful operations in Saudi Arabia since 2004
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA)coreOthersS.A. TALKE is a GPCA Responsible Care registered company and active member, participating in the Operation Clean Sweep initiative. The company aligns its HSSEQ standards with GPCA requirements and GPCA Responsible Care program standards.
• Gulf SQAScoreOthersS.A. TALKE is a G-SQAS Assessed Company, completing SQAS assessments at most sites. Assessment results are available to GPCA manufacturer members through the Gulf SQAS website.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ALFRED TALKE GmbH & Co. KG (TALKE Group): German parent and namesake of S.A. TALKE; provides chemical and petrochemical logistics (transport, warehousing, container handling) across Europe and internationally. Directly comparable in service mix and target industry, and the partner network source for S.A. TALKE's German expertise.
• Bertschi AG: Swiss-headquartered global leader in chemical logistics with deep intermodal and ISO-tank container expertise. Highly comparable to S.A. TALKE on hazardous bulk chemical handling, customer profile (chemical majors), and integrated terminal/warehousing services.
• Hoyer Group: German family-owned bulk liquid logistics specialist operating a global fleet of tankers, ISO tanks, and tank containers. Closely comparable to S.A. TALKE's liquid/dry bulk chemical transportation and ADR-compliant hazmat handling.
• Stolt-Nielsen: Norwegian-based global provider of bulk liquid chemical transportation, storage, and distribution via tankers, tank containers, and terminals. Comparable to S.A. TALKE in hazmat handling and chemicals-customer focus, though operating primarily in seaborne and intercontinental flows.

Broad incumbents

• Vopak: Dutch global leader in independent chemical and petrochemical storage terminals. Comparable in warehousing/tank-terminal operations for hazardous chemicals, though Vopak operates globally at much larger scale and focuses on terminal ownership rather than integrated transport.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with a dedicated chemical logistics division offering road, intermodal, warehousing, and 4PL services. Overlaps with S.A. TALKE on bulk chemical transport and contract logistics for petrochemical majors.
• DHL Supply Chain (Life Sciences & Chemicals): Global contract logistics arm of DHL with a dedicated chemicals vertical covering warehousing, value-added services, and hazardous materials handling. Overlaps with S.A. TALKE across multiple service lines though at global rather than Saudi-focused scale.

Regional players

• Bahri Logistics: Saudi national logistics arm of Bahri Group providing contract logistics, transport, and supply chain solutions across the Kingdom. Regional peer competing for similar enterprise customers in Saudi Arabia, with a stronger air/sea freight orientation.
• SATCO (Saudi Arabia Transport & Logistics): Saudi-based freight, customs, and logistics services provider operating across industrial cities including Jubail and Yanbu. Overlaps with S.A. TALKE on GCC transport and customs brokerage, though with broader non-chemical specialization.

Emerging players

• Dextra Group: Middle East-based logistics and manpower services provider with growing presence in petrochemical and industrial sectors across Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Adjacent competitor for enterprise chemical logistics contracts, though smaller and less specialized than S.A. TALKE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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