Saudi Logistics Academy

What Saudi Logistics Academy does

Saudi Logistics Academy (الأكاديمية السعودية اللوجستية) is a Saudi Arabian national training institution founded in 2021 and headquartered in Riyadh (Al-Rayyan District), with additional training centers in Jeddah and Al-Juaymah. It delivers vocational, executive, and graduate-level education across logistics, supply chain, maritime, land transport, air freight, postal logistics, e-commerce, and international trade. The product portfolio includes a CILT-accredited associate diploma, executive programs (including a Future Leaders program and an AI in Logistics program), international professional certifications (CILT, CIPS, NEBOSH International Gold, Microsoft Office Specialist), short courses, and a Master's program. Four international accreditations and five governmental founding partners — the Ministry of Transport, NADLAP, the General Organization for Transport, the Transport Authority, and Hadaf — anchor its positioning as the national vehicle for logistics human-capital development under Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.

Name

Saudi Logistics Academy

Legal name

Saudi Logistics Academy (الأكاديمية السعودية اللوجستية)

Website

https://sla.edu.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saudi Logistics Academy is a 2021-founded national training institution delivering diploma, executive, professional certification, and master's programs in logistics and supply chain across three Saudi cities, under Vision 2030.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Education and Training

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution (EDABALAR)

akta.pro secondary industry

Operations, Supply Chain & Logistics Management Schools (EDAHAHAF)

Keywords

• Logistics training programs
• Professional certifications
• Supply chain education
• Transport workforce development
• Executive logistics education

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Training and Education Programs: The academy generates revenue through tuition and fees for its range of programs: associate diplomas, executive programs (including Future Leaders and AI in Logistics), professional certificate programs (CILT, CIPS, NEBOSH), short courses, and a master's program. Revenue is program-based, with registration handled through its online portal and payment accepted via Mada, Visa, and Mastercard.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Saudi Logistics Academy delivers vocational, professional, and executive training programs for the transport and logistics sector, including an associate diploma, executive programs (Future Leaders, AI in Logistics), a master's program, short courses, and internationally accredited certifications (CILT, CIPS, NEBOSH, Microsoft Office Specialist). Programs are delivered through three physical campuses in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Juaymah, supplemented by an online learning platform (TalentLMS) and the Manarah academic portal, targeting Saudi nationals and logistics-sector professionals.

Product overview

Saudi Logistics Academy operates as an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of training programs and professional certifications in the logistics and transportation sector. The core offerings include diploma programs, executive programs (such as the Executive Program, Future Leaders Program, and AI in Logistics Program), professional certificates (CILT, CIPS, NEBOSH), short courses, and a Master's program. The academy also provides access to educational platforms including the Manarah Academic Portal and TalentLMS for delivering courses. Founded in 2021, the academy operates from three locations (Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al-Jawaih) and focuses on developing national human capital to support Saudi Vision 2030 objectives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate Diploma Program (الدبلوم المشارك) Foundational vocational diploma program providing knowledge in logistics and supply chain management, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT). Designed for new entrants and aspiring logistics professionals seeking entry-level credentials in the Saudi transport sector.
• Executive Program (البرنامج التنفيذي) Executive-level training program designed for professionals seeking advanced leadership and management skills in the logistics and transportation sector. Aimed at senior managers and directors in Saudi transport and logistics organizations.
• Future Leaders Program (برنامج قادة المستقبل)

Quantifiable outcome

• Directly contributed to building national human capital capabilities in transport and logistics since its 2021 launch

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Ministry of TransportflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021One of the founding governmental partners of the Saudi Logistics Academy. The Ministry of Transport provides institutional mandate and policy alignment, positioning the academy as the national vehicle for logistics human capital development aligned with the National Transport and Logistics Strategy.
• NADLAP (National Academy Development and Licensing Program)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Listed as a founding partner, NADLAP supports the academy's development and licensing framework, contributing to its institutional credibility and operational launch as a nationally designated training institution.
• General Organization for TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021A founding governmental partner providing sectoral oversight and strategic alignment, helping ensure the academy's programs meet the operational needs of Saudi Arabia's transport sector.
• Transport AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021A founding regulatory partner contributing to program design and ensuring alignment with transport regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
• HadafcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Listed as a founding partner, Hadaf contributes to workforce development objectives and supports the academy's mandate to build Saudi national talent in the logistics sector.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cranfield School of Management – SCM Programs: UK-based business school with master's and executive programs in logistics and supply chain management. Comparable to SLA's diploma, executive, and Master's programs targeting mid-career SCM professionals.
• MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics: MIT's global logistics research and education hub offering master's, executive, and professional programs in supply chain management. Directly comparable to SLA's executive and master's offerings in transport and SCM talent development.
• Kuehne Logistics University (KLU): Private Hamburg-based university fully focused on logistics and supply chain management, offering bachelor's, master's, and executive education. Mirrors SLA's positioning as a specialized, dedicated logistics higher-education institution.
• Maersk Training: Maritime and logistics operator's global training arm offering safety, technical, and supply chain courses to industry practitioners. A direct operating-industry training peer for SLA's maritime and land transport portfolios.
• Penn State Smeal College of Business – SCM Executive Programs: Top US business school offering supply chain management executive education and professional certificates. Directly comparable to SLA's Future Leaders and executive-level offerings in transport and SCM leadership development.

Broad incumbents

• IATA Training: Montreal-headquartered aviation trade association offering training and certifications in air transport, cargo, and dangerous goods. Comparable to SLA's air transportation training vertical and the kind of global accredited model that defines SLA's approach.
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP): North America–based professional membership body offering supply chain education, research, and credentials such as SCPro. Competes with SLA for senior practitioner mind-share in SCM executive development.
• ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): Global association offering SCOR-P, CSCP, CLTD, and other supply chain certifications through a worldwide network of accredited partners. A broader incumbent whose certified-center model parallels SLA's CILT/CIPS approach.
• Coursera – Supply Chain & Logistics Specializations: Global online learning platform delivering supply chain, logistics, and AI-in-logistics content from universities and companies. A scalable digital incumbent that competes with SLA's TalentLMS-delivered programs for self-paced learners.

Regional players

• Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM): Singapore-based professional body delivering supply chain and logistics training and certifications across Southeast Asia. Conceptually very close to SLA as a regional SCM/logistics training institution, though geographically separate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/saudi_sla
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@saudi_sla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saudi-logistics-academy
• Instagraminstagram.com/saudi_sla

Compliance4 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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