What DRB does

DRB (also styled as DRP – Logistics Solutions) is a Saudi Arabian logistics provider founded in 1980, offering multi-modal freight forwarding (sea, air, road, and rail), cold chain logistics, warehousing and fulfillment, customs clearance, and integrated e-commerce shipping solutions. The company serves business customers across five Saudi regions through six physical branches located in Riyadh (headquarters), Jeddah, Dammam, Makkah, Madinah, and Al-Ahsa. Its core technical capabilities center on a logistics management platform featuring real-time shipment tracking, GDP-compliant cold chain temperature monitoring with documented thermal records, multi-modal transport coordination, and direct integrations with Saudi e-commerce platforms Salla and ZID plus WooCommerce order tracking.

The company monetizes through per-shipment transaction fees with tiered pricing — refrigerated deliveries start at 18 SAR and dry deliveries at 16 SAR, with international and express tiers priced at higher unit rates — and a subscription-style Business Solutions package offering bulk discounts, dedicated account managers, and automated shipping tools for high-volume shippers. The customer mix spans pharmaceuticals and healthcare (GDP-compliant transport of medicines, vaccines, and diagnostics), food and beverage (fresh, frozen, chilled, and ready-to-eat items), cosmetics and perfumes, retail and e-commerce, and flowers and lifestyle goods. Distribution channels combine direct enterprise sales with quote-based website engagement, a 24/7 support operation with weekly cash-on-delivery settlement, and channel/reseller acquisition through Salla and ZID marketplace integrations.

DRB claims to transport 360,000 tons of cargo annually and cover more than a million miles monthly, positioning itself as a national-scale logistics partner aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, funding rounds, or parent company. No revenue, headcount, or ownership structure is publicly disclosed.

Name

DRB

Legal name

DRB Logistics

Website

https://drbexp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DRB is a privately held Saudi Arabian logistics provider founded in 1980, offering multi-modal freight forwarding, GDP-compliant cold chain transport, warehousing, and integrated e-commerce shipping to businesses across Saudi Arabia via a six-city branch network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharma & Life Sciences Cold Chain Forwarding (GDP-Compliant) (TLACAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

SMB/Commercial B2C Standard Parcel Delivery (TLAAACAB)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Freight forwarding services
• Warehousing distribution
• Last mile delivery
• Supply chain management

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Multi-modal freight forwarding including sea cargo, air cargo, road cargo, and rail cargo services for domestic and international shipping
2. Cold Chain Logistics: Temperature-controlled transportation and storage services for pharmaceuticals, food, and cosmetics with real-time monitoring
3. Warehousing & Distribution: Multi-zone storage facilities with inventory handling and fulfillment services
4. E-Commerce Solutions: Integrated logistics connecting orders, inventory, and delivery for online retailers
5. Customs Clearance: Professional customs clearance services to facilitate smooth international transit
6. Express and Same-Day Delivery: Urgent delivery services including same-day and overnight shipping options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DRB is a Saudi Arabia-based logistics provider offering cold chain transportation, multi-zone warehousing, multi-modal freight forwarding (sea, air, road, rail), customs clearance, and integrated e-commerce delivery solutions for businesses. The company operates a nationwide network of warehouses and branches across Saudi Arabia, serving pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, retail, and e-commerce customers with real-time tracking and 24/7 support.

Product overview

DRB (Darb) is a logistics solutions company operating primarily in Saudi Arabia, offering a comprehensive suite of logistics and supply chain services. The portfolio includes cold chain logistics (temperature-controlled transport with real-time monitoring), warehousing and fulfillment (multi-zone storage facilities), e-commerce solutions (integrated order-inventory-delivery connectivity), and multi-modal freight forwarding (sea, air, road, and rail cargo). Core service tiers range from standard shipping to express, same-day, and overnight delivery options. The company also provides customs clearance, real-time tracking, and business solutions with bulk discounts. DRB supports integrations with Salla and ZID e-commerce platforms for seamless order management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cold Chain Logistics Temperature-controlled transportation supported by real-time monitoring and documented thermal records to ensure product integrity and GDP compliance. Used for pharmaceuticals, healthcare, food & beverage, and cosmetics.
• Warehousing & Fulfillment Multi-zone storage facilities enabling efficient inventory handling. Supports cold and dry storage with flexible scheduling and inventory management.
• E-Commerce Solutions Integrated logistics solutions connecting orders, inventory, and delivery. Includes integration with Salla, ZID, and WooCommerce e-commerce platforms for seamless order-to-delivery workflows.
• Freight Forwarding Global shipping services including sea cargo, air cargo, road cargo, and rail cargo. Ensures smooth, efficient, and reliable international and domestic freight transportation with customs clearance support.
• Customs Clearance Hassle-free customs clearance for smooth transit with optimized routes for faster cross-border deliveries and reliable compliance with international regulations.
• Standard Shipping Shipping option for non-urgent deliveries with 3-7 business day domestic or 7-10 business day international transit times, enhancing trust and loyalty while minimizing warehousing expenses.
• Express Delivery Priority delivery service with guaranteed on-time delivery within 1-3 business days, ideal for time-sensitive packages.
• Same-Day Delivery Delivery within hours for urgent shipments requiring immediate same-day handling.
• Overnight Shipping Package delivered by the next morning with quicker delivery without the premium cost of express shipping.
• Business Solutions Bundled service for high-volume business customers offering bulk discounts on shipments, dedicated account manager, and automated shipping tools on a monthly subscription basis.
• Sea Freight Global sea freight solutions for international cargo transport with reliable global reach capabilities.
• Air Freight Swift air transport for high-value items requiring expedited delivery.
• Road Freight Nationwide road cargo transport for quick domestic shipping with optimized routes across Saudi Arabia.
• Rail Freight Rail logistics services to power business operations with seamless rail transport across Saudi Arabia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 360,000 tons of cargo delivered annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SallacoreTechnology or IntegrationSalla is a major Saudi e-commerce platform. DRB has an integration partnership that allows Salla merchants to install the 'Darb Logistics App' from the Salla App Store. Upon account activation with DRB, merchants can link their stores and access DRB's delivery services directly through Salla's platform, enabling seamless order-to-delivery workflows.
• ZIDcoreTechnology or IntegrationZID is a Saudi e-commerce platform. DRB has an integration that allows ZID store merchants to select and activate DRB as their shipping provider through the store's shipping and delivery settings. This enables automated connection between online orders and DRB's logistics network.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aramex: Largest publicly listed MENA-based logistics and express delivery company, operating freight forwarding, last-mile delivery, and supply chain solutions across Saudi Arabia and the broader region. Directly comparable on multi-modal freight forwarding and domestic Saudi parcel services.
• SMSA Express: Major Saudi domestic parcel and logistics company serving e-commerce and enterprise customers with nationwide coverage. Competes head-to-head with DRB on Saudi e-commerce parcel delivery and same-day/express services.
• AJEX Logistics Services: Saudi Arabia-based logistics company providing domestic and international delivery, freight forwarding, and e-commerce fulfillment. Directly comparable regional Saudi competitor with overlapping service portfolio.
• Naqel Express: Saudi Arabia-focused courier and logistics company providing domestic and international shipping, e-commerce fulfillment, and freight services. Directly comparable on Saudi B2B/B2C courier services.
• J&T Express: Fast-growing global courier with significant Saudi Arabia operations, serving e-commerce SMBs with competitive pricing and digital onboarding. Directly competes on e-commerce parcel delivery integrated with platforms like Salla.

Broad incumbents

• FedEx Saudi Arabia: Global express transportation and logistics company with Saudi Arabia operations. Comparable on express parcel delivery and international air freight forwarding, but with broader global network and brand.
• GAC Group: Global logistics, freight forwarding, and shipping services provider with established MENA operations including Saudi Arabia. Comparable on international freight forwarding and customs clearance scope.
• DHL Express Saudi Arabia: Global leader in express logistics with full Saudi operations covering international shipping, warehousing, and supply chain. Overlaps with DRB on international freight forwarding and express delivery, but at significantly larger scale.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with strong Gulf presence including Saudi Arabia, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and cold chain capabilities. Comparable on multi-modal freight and temperature-controlled services at greater scale.

Emerging players

• Thabbat (Tabbaa) Logistics: Emerging Saudi-based digital freight and last-mile delivery platform serving e-commerce merchants. Represents the next-generation, technology-led competitive threat to DRB's e-commerce logistics segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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