CEVA Almajdouie Logistics

What CEVA Almajdouie Logistics does

Almajdouie Logistics L.L.C (doing business as CEVA Almajdouie Logistics / MLC) is a privately held Saudi integrated logistics provider headquartered in Dammam and operating as a subsidiary of the Almajdouie Group conglomerate. Founded in 1965 by Sheikh Ali Ibrahim Almajdouie, the company began as a land transport operation serving Saudi Aramco in the Eastern Province and has grown over 50+ years into a multi-vertical logistics platform spanning freight forwarding (air, sea, road), customs clearance, terminal operations, warehousing, 3PL/4PL, road and heavy/over-dimensional transportation, e-commerce fulfillment, and industry-specific solutions for petrochemical, automotive, pharmaceutical, home appliance, fashion, and consumer electronics clients across the MENA region.

The company operates an asset-heavy infrastructure stack of 1.2 million square meters of owned terminal and warehousing facilities (including the second-largest GCC terminal yard in Jubail), 400+ axle lines of conventional and self-propelled heavy transport units, and what it describes as the largest owned fleet in the region, supported by a 4,000-strong workforce drawn from more than 23 countries. Its technology backbone consists of a GPS-based Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a state-of-the-art Warehouse Management System (WMS), a route optimization engine, and a centralized fleet control tower integrated with ERP capabilities for routing and CO2 optimization.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee freight forwarding, terminal handling, customs clearance, road transportation, heavy/project logistics, and managed-service 3PL/4PL contracts, supplemented by e-commerce fulfillment fees and professional-services revenue from the wholly-owned Middle East Logistics Institute (MELI) training subsidiary. The go-to-market combines enterprise field sales targeting major industrial clients (Saudi Aramco, SABIC, petrochemical majors) with self-serve channels (MLC Connect portal, Get Quote) and global network partners for cross-border cargo. The company's business is significantly reinforced by six jointly-controlled subsidiaries and JVs — Almajdouie GEFCO, MaxXLogistics, Sinotrans Almajdouie Middle East, Almajdouie De Rijke Logistics (MdR), Rabigh Petrochemical Logistics, and Star Marine Services — extending its reach into automotive logistics, China trade lanes, European and Japanese technical expertise, petrochemical on-site services, and port management at Jeddah and Rabigh.

Name

CEVA Almajdouie Logistics

Legal name

Almajdouie Logistics L.L.C

Website

https://mlc.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Almajdouie Logistics is a Saudi Arabia-based, privately-held integrated logistics provider founded in 1965, serving enterprise clients across petrochemical, automotive, and industrial verticals with asset-heavy freight forwarding, terminal operations, warehousing, heavy transportation, and 3PL/4PL services across the MENA region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Warehousing and Storage (493), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH), Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance services
• Warehousing logistics
• Heavy transportation logistics
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Air, sea, and road freight forwarding with 1.5 million freight tons executed annually. Global coverage through network partners with in-house customs clearance team.
2. Customs Clearance Services: End-to-end customs clearance including documentation preparation, customs examination, duty assessment and payment, representing clients during clearance process.
3. Terminal Operations: Container handling, material handling, reefer facilities, ISO tank cleaning, warehouse storage, and container services. Moving 7.5 million tonnes annually across 1.2 million sqm of facilities.
4. Warehousing and 3PL/4PL Services: 70,000 sqm of available warehousing space with ambient and temperature-controlled storage, pick & pack, cross-docking, fulfillment management, and comprehensive 3PL/4PL configurations.
5. Road Transportation: GCC-wide transportation with owned fleet of trucks and semi-trailers. Multimodal options combining road, air, and sea connections with dedicated routing and 24/7 GPS monitoring.
6. Heavy/Project Transportation: Over-dimensional cargo (ODC) transportation with over 400 axle lines of conventional and self-propelled units. Engineering, heavy lifting, barge movement, road surveys, and installation services.
7. E-Commerce Fulfillment: Order fulfillment through mlcGO with 29,000 sqm fulfillment centers in three major cities, including receiving, put-away, barcoding, picking, packing, and last-mile delivery.
8. Training and Consultation: Training programs through Middle East Logistics Institute (MELI) for logistics and supply chain professionals.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Almajdouie Logistics is an integrated supply chain provider offering end-to-end logistics services including freight forwarding (air, sea, road), customs clearance, terminal operations, warehousing, road and heavy transportation, e-commerce fulfillment, distribution, and 3PL/4PL services. The company also delivers industry-specific solutions for petrochemical, automotive, pharmaceutical, fashion, home appliance, and consumer electronics clients, supported by one of the largest owned fleets in the GCC, 1.2 million sqm of terminal and warehousing facilities, and over 400 axle lines of heavy transport equipment.

Product overview

Almajdouie Logistics is an integrated supply chain provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services organized around three main pillars: core logistics services (Freight Forwarding, Customs Clearance, Terminal Operations, Warehousing, E-Commerce, Distribution, Road Transportation, Heavy Transportation, 3PL/4PL Services, and Training), industry-specific solutions (Petrochemical, Automotive, Home Appliance, Fashion, Pharmaceutical, and Digital), and joint venture partnerships (Almajdouie GEFCO, MaxXLogistics, Sinotrans Almajdouie Middle East, Almajdouie De Rijke Logistics, Rabigh Petrochemical Logistics, and Star Marine Services). The company operates across MENA region with headquarters in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, managing 1.2 million sqm of terminal facilities and a fleet exceeding 400 axle lines for heavy transportation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding

Quantifiable outcome

• Guinness World Record: Heaviest Item Moved By Road Freight at 41,000+ metric tonnes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IRU (International Road Transport Union)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 October 2023First logistics service provider in Saudi Arabia to adopt IRU RoadMasters goods transport programme. Partnership enhances operational efficiency and ensures drivers operate in line with international standards. IRU RoadMasters provides state-of-the-art training, assessment, and certification solutions for commercial drivers.
• GEFCOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlmajdouie GEFCO joint venture providing automotive logistics services in partnership with GEFCO, Europe's leader in Finished Vehicle Logistics (FVL). Services include Customs Clearance, Auto Carrier Transport, Vehicle Storage, Spare Parts Logistics, Preparation Plus Customisation (PPO-PDI), Delivery to Distributors, and Warehousing.
• MaxXLogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Sinotrans Limited (fifth largest freight forwarding company globally) headquartered in Jebel Ali, UAE. Offers logistics solutions including warehousing and distribution, freight forwarding, overland transportation, and shipment consolidation. Operates through extensive local, regional and cross-border presence.
• Sinotrans Almajdouie Middle East (SMME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional joint venture with Sinotrans providing door-to-door logistics services with focus on logistics activities within Saudi Arabia. Instrumental in delivering logistics services to major infrastructure projects and supports companies within the China-KSA trade lane.
• De Rijke GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlmajdouie De Rijke Logistics (MdR) founded in 2006, providing complete bespoke on-site logistics solutions to petrochemical industry. Multi-award winner recognized regionally for high quality service and safety standards. Achieved 10 million safe man-hours without lost-time injuries.
• Sumitomo WarehousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRabigh Petrochemical Logistics joint venture with Sumitomo Warehouse, based in Rabigh. Leading logistics provider of integrated supply chain management, combining technical knowledge of polymer handling with transportation solutions for petrochemical industry.
• Marine Services Co. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStar Marine Services joint venture offering port management services at Jeddah and Rabigh ports. Services include provision and operation of tugboats, pilot boats, mooring boats; towage, pilotage, mooring, vessel traffic control, and anti-pollution equipment operation and maintenance.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist operating across the Middle East. Direct comparable in the heavy lift and project cargo niche that constitutes Almajdouie's Guinness-certified competitive differentiator, particularly for oil & gas, petrochemical, and infrastructure mega-projects.

Regional players

• Bahri Logistics: National Shipping Carrier of Saudi Arabia with a growing logistics division covering freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain. Comparable as a state-affiliated regional logistics peer with strong Saudi corporate ties and asset-heavy operating model.

Direct peers

• Aramex: Leading MENA-based logistics and express delivery company headquartered in Dubai. Directly comparable as a regional integrated logistics provider serving enterprise and consumer customers across Saudi Arabia and GCC, with overlapping freight forwarding, warehousing, and last-mile capabilities.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with significant GCC operations and a strong freight forwarding and contract logistics franchise. Comparable as a regional 3PL/4PL peer competing for the same petrochemical, oil & gas, and government-linked logistics mandates.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL now owned by CMA CGM, with end-to-end freight, contract logistics, and customs capabilities. Highly relevant given the 'CEVA Almajdouie' naming convention in the source data, suggesting commercial or branding linkage; competes directly in Saudi Arabia across freight and contract logistics.
• SMSA Express: Major Saudi-based courier, freight, and logistics company with domestic and international capabilities. Competes with Almajdouie in freight forwarding, e-commerce fulfillment, and last-mile delivery across the Kingdom.
• Naqel (Saudi Post Logistics): Saudi Arabia's national logistics arm offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain services. Direct domestic peer competing for enterprise contracts and government-backed projects within KSA, with similar petrochemical and industrial sector exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers, with established Saudi Arabia operations. Competes with Almajdouie across freight forwarding and contract logistics for global enterprise and petrochemical customers in the GCC.
• DSV (formerly Panalpina): Global transport and logistics powerhouse with significant Middle East presence following the Panalpina and GIL acquisitions. Comparable as a freight forwarding and project logistics competitor targeting industrial and energy customers in the GCC.
• DHL Supply Chain & Global Forwarding: Global logistics leader operating extensively in Saudi Arabia across freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain management. Competes with Almajdouie on multi-modal, technology-enabled enterprise logistics, particularly for multinational corporates operating in KSA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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