What Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company does

Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ) is the developer and operator of Riyadh Integrated, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's first Special Integrated Logistics Zone, established under a royal mandate and aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The 3 million square meter zone is strategically located approximately 8 km from King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) and is connected to it via a direct customs-bonded corridor, enabling seamless air cargo movement. SILZ targets multinational corporations and global enterprises seeking regional headquarters, manufacturing, and distribution operations across verticals including ICT, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, luxury goods, e-commerce, and light manufacturing.

SILZ's core offerings include land plot leasing, pre-built warehouse leasing, build-to-suit facility development, and office and showroom leasing, complemented by value-added services such as ICT integration, logistics integration, e-government services, and after-sales support. Operationally, the platform is underpinned by a digital One-Stop Shop (OSS) for tenant registration, company incorporation, and permit processing, a smart zone management system for cargo tracking and facility management, and an integrated cargo community system for supply chain transparency. A SILZ Knowledge Hub provides regulatory documentation and investor guides. The competitive incentive package includes 50-year corporate tax relief, 0% corporate income tax, VAT and customs duty exemptions, 100% foreign ownership, and streamlined certification.

SILZ generates revenue primarily through recurring lease streams (land, pre-built warehouse, and office/showroom) and one-time build-to-suit development fees, supplemented by professional services revenue from value-added offerings. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided upon inquiry. The company goes to market through direct enterprise sales, a dedicated tenant relations team, international trade exhibitions (IntraLogisteX, Belt and Road Summit), strategic partnerships with anchor tenants, and a partner referral network. Headquartered in Riyadh with 52 employees, SILZ is privately held under Saudi Arabian law, with no parent company or external equity investors identified, and its board is chaired by Awad Al-Sulami. CEO leadership has transitioned to Acting CEO Mohammed Al-Assiri.

Name

Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company

Legal name

Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company

Website

https://silz.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ) develops and operates Riyadh Integrated, Saudi Arabia's first Special Integrated Logistics Zone near King Khalid International Airport, providing land, warehouse, and build-to-suit leases to multinational enterprises across ICT, manufacturing, pharma, logistics, and luxury goods.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Zone Development and Operations

NAICS

Other Warehousing and Storage (493190)

akta.pro primary industry

Marketplace / Multi-Client Fulfillment Centers (TLALADAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Integrated logistics zones
• Logistics real estate
• Bonded warehousing
• Special economic zone
• Supply chain infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Land Leasing: SILZ generates revenue through leasing land plots within Riyadh Integrated zone to tenant companies for development of warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and commercial operations
2. Pre-built Warehouse Leasing: Revenue from leasing pre-built warehouse facilities to tenants seeking ready-to-use logistics infrastructure
3. Build-to-Suit Development: Custom facility development services where SILZ constructs tailored warehouses and facilities according to tenant specifications
4. Office & Showroom Leasing: Commercial office spaces and showrooms available for lease within the zone
5. Value-Added Services: Integrated services including ICT, logistics integration, e-government services, branding, and after-sales support

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ) develops and operates integrated logistics zones in Saudi Arabia. Its primary offering is Riyadh Integrated, the Kingdom's first Special Integrated Logistics Zone located near King Khalid International Airport, providing land plots, pre-built warehouses, build-to-suit facilities, offices, showrooms, and value-added services to multinational tenants. The company also operates the One-Stop Shop (OSS) digital platform for streamlined tenant registration, company incorporation, and permitting within the zone.

Product overview

Special Integrated Logistics Zone Company (SILZ) operates as a developer and operator of integrated logistics zones in Saudi Arabia. The company's primary offering is Riyadh Integrated Zone, the Kingdom's first Special Integrated Logistics Zone, complemented by its One-Stop Shop (OSS) platform for streamlined tenant services and the SILZ Knowledge Hub for regulatory documentation. SILZ provides a comprehensive ecosystem including pre-built warehouses, land plots, build-to-suit units, and offices/showrooms, supported by value-added services such as cargo tracking systems, smart zone management technologies, and integrated logistics solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Riyadh Integrated Zone The Kingdom's first Special Integrated Logistics Zone, strategically located near King Khalid International Airport. It provides a full-service ecosystem for light manufacturing, logistics, trade, and supply chain operations with competitive incentives including 50-year tax relief and 100% foreign ownership. Spans 3 million square meters with a direct customs-bonded corridor to KKIA for seamless air cargo movement.
• One-Stop Shop (OSS) Digital Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• €130 million committed investment from DHL alone, with additional major tenant investments from Lenovo, JINGDONG Property, and others
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 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

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

• JINGDONG Property (JD.com)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 December 2025Strategic partnership to establish a technology-driven logistics and supply chain hub within Riyadh Integrated. JINGDONG Property (infrastructure arm of JD.com) will develop approximately 40,000 sqm facility featuring proprietary intelligent logistics systems for high-demand sectors including electronics and ICT. JD Logistics will manage operations upon completion.
• RotortradecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Strategic agreement to launch Helipark - a comprehensive helicopter services center within Riyadh Integrated. The 20,000 sqm facility will include hangars, workshops, and helipads offering aircraft sales, management, MRO, and parts-out logistics. First fully integrated one-stop-shop Helipark in MENA region.
• SAL Logistics ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 November 2025Strategic cooperation agreement to enhance operational ecosystem of Riyadh Integrated. SAL provides tenants with direct access to specialized cargo handling services, logistics solutions, and sophisticated supply chain management capabilities. Partnership includes streamlined processes between the zone and SAL's air cargo handling network.
• DHL Supply ChainflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025DHL committed €130 million investment for a regional logistics hub covering 78,000 sqm land plot with 53,000 sqm multi-user warehouse facility. 26-year lease agreement for technology, retail, consumer, automotive, energy, and e-commerce sectors. Construction begins Q1 2026, completion expected Q2 2027.
• EgiscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 27 May 2025Egis serves as Package Administration and Supervision Consultant (PASC) for Phase 1 infrastructure works at Riyadh Integrated. Oversees roads, utilities, landscaping, perimeter fencing, utility buildings, and enabling works with focus on long-term scalability.
• Chalhoub GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 February 2025Launch of Tawreed - a bonded logistics distribution hub spanning 39,000 sqm plot with 28,000 sqm built-up area. Strategic location supporting Chalhoub Group's operations across Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. Facility enhances luxury goods distribution capabilities in the region.
• Nokia CorporationstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2025Collaboration agreement to explore establishing a regional logistics hub and repair center at Riyadh Integrated for Middle East and Africa operations. Nokia conducting feasibility studies while SILZ provides guidance on licensing, infrastructure options, customs clearance, and regulatory compliance.
• LenovoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Groundbreaking of Lenovo's manufacturing facility on 200,000 sqm site producing laptops, desktops, and servers. Strategic collaboration with Alat (PIF company) expected to create 15,000 direct and 45,000 indirect jobs. Scheduled to begin production in 2026.
• King Salman International Airport CompanystrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2024Strategic partnership to enhance coordination in operational processes and develop infrastructure to boost air cargo capabilities. Aims to transform Riyadh into regional and global logistics hub, strengthening King Khalid International Airport's connectivity between three continents.
• FedExstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2024Partnership with King Salman International Airport Company to enhance logistics solutions and supply chains. Aims to transfer knowledge, adopt best practices, and implement advanced logistics solutions while exploring opportunities in logistics, distribution, and shipping sectors.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Special Economic Zone Authority of Duqm (SEZAD): Oman-based integrated economic zone operator with port-adjacent logistics and light industrial land, offering comparable tax incentives and multi-tenant warehousing. A regional peer competing with SILZ for tenants evaluating GCC versus Saudi siting decisions.

Broad incumbents

• ProLogis: World's largest logistics real estate operator, running a global multi-tenant distribution center portfolio with build-to-suit and standard warehouse leasing. Comparable in core operating model (multi-tenant logistics real estate with long leases) though without the sovereign incentive wrapper that defines SILZ.
• Agility Logistics Parks: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with a sizable logistics parks and warehousing real estate platform across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Comparable in operating multi-client distribution parks and bonded warehousing infrastructure at scale.
• DP World: Global ports and logistics operator that owns and operates JAFZA and numerous free zones worldwide. A broad incumbent whose free zone development, bonded logistics, and digital customs platforms overlap with SILZ's integrated zone and OSS offering at portfolio scale.
• Aldar Properties: Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer that has expanded into logistics and industrial parks in the UAE. Comparable in developing and leasing multi-tenant logistics real estate to enterprise tenants, with regional overlap on the GCC logistics corridor.

Emerging players

• NEOM: Saudi Arabia's flagship gigaproject with dedicated logistics, manufacturing, and trade components under Vision 2030. Competes with SILZ for sovereign capital allocation and the same multinational tenant set, though not yet operational at scale.

Direct peers

• Modon (Saudi Industrial Property Authority): Saudi Arabia's national developer of industrial cities and logistics parks across the Kingdom. Operates the dominant portfolio of pre-built factories and warehouses that SILZ competes against for both domestic and international tenants.
• Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA): The Middle East's largest free zone, operated by DP World in Dubai, offering multi-tenant warehouses, light industrial plots, and 100% foreign ownership with tax exemptions. Directly comparable to SILZ in incentive structure, multi-client model, and target tenant profile (logistics, trading, light manufacturing).
• King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC Industrial Valley): Saudi Arabia's other flagship economic and industrial city, operating the KAEC Industrial Valley with multi-tenant logistics and light manufacturing space. Competes head-to-head with SILZ for multinational tenants seeking Saudi-based industrial land and bonded logistics infrastructure.

Others

• King Salman International Airport Company: Strategic ecosystem partner developing the new King Salman International Airport adjacent to KKIA. While not a competing zone operator, it is a critical infrastructure counterparty whose air cargo expansion directly drives SILZ's bonded-corridor value proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

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