‎SAL’s shipment flows minimally impacted by regional unrest: CEO

SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co. CEO Omar Talal Hariri said the impact of regional disruptions on shipment flows was short-lived, with a rapid recovery in volumes and operational capacity beginning in mid-March.

Commenting on SAL’s financial results, he added that the company delivered a resilient performance in Q1, maintaining strong results despite disruptions in March that affected both air and sea freight.

Hariri pointed out that the company focused on ensuring service continuity for its customers, maintaining and improving revenue quality, and adapting its operational network in a way that supports the sustainability of shipment flows.

SAL continues to focus on enhancing its service portfolio, operational flexibility, and making well-targeted investments in storage capacity, digital platforms, and the SAL logistics zone.

SAL’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Haydar Ucar stated that Q1 results reflect the quality of the company’s earnings and continued improvement in margin management.

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He noted that cash flows from operating activities and adjusted free cash flows continued to improve significantly, reaching SAR 182 million and SAR 112 million, respectively.

Despite continued revenue growth, profitability was temporarily affected by several factors, including changes in operating conditions due to supply chain disruptions in March, increased reliance on land bridge services, and investment in digital platforms such as Cargo Gate – SAL.

These factors reflect deliberate decisions aimed at maintaining service levels, supporting customers, and investing in future capabilities, despite their temporary impact on margins.

According to available data, SAL’s net profit rose to SAR 156.6 million by the end of Q1 2026, up 2% YoY compared to SAR 153.1 million in Q1 2025.

SAL Saudi Logistics Services Co. CEO Omar Talal Hariri said the impact of regional disruptions on shipment flows was short-lived, with a rapid recovery in volumes and operational capacity beginning in mid-March.

Commenting on SAL’s financial results, he added that the company delivered a resilient performance in Q1, maintaining strong results despite disruptions in March that affected both air and sea freight.

Hariri pointed out that the company focused on ensuring service continuity for its customers, maintaining and improving revenue quality, and adapting its operational network in a way that supports the sustainability of shipment flows.

SAL continues to focus on enhancing its service portfolio, operational flexibility, and making well-targeted investments in storage capacity, digital platforms, and the SAL logistics zone.

SAL’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Haydar Ucar stated that Q1 results reflect the quality of the company’s earnings and continued improvement in margin management.

He noted that cash flows from operating activities and adjusted free cash flows continued to improve significantly, reaching SAR 182 million and SAR 112 million, respectively.

Despite continued revenue growth, profitability was temporarily affected by several factors, including changes in operating conditions due to supply chain disruptions in March, increased reliance on land bridge services, and investment in digital platforms such as Cargo Gate – SAL.

These factors reflect deliberate decisions aimed at maintaining service levels, supporting customers, and investing in future capabilities, despite their temporary impact on margins.

According to available data, SAL’s net profit rose to SAR 156.6 million by the end of Q1 2026, up 2% YoY compared to SAR 153.1 million in Q1 2025.