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BUSINESS NEWS AECOM ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH SILZ COMPANY TO SUPPORT SAUDI INTEGRATED LOGISTICS GROWTH AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, announced a strategic partnership with Special Integrated Logistics Zones Company, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s premier developer and operator of integrated logistics zones. This partnership is designed to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a global integrated logistics leader, aligning with Saudi Vision 2030’s goals of economic diversification, sustainable development, and enhanced global trade integration. As part of the agreement, AECOM is delivering project management consultancy and strategic advisory services for Riyadh Integrated, SILZ’s flagship integrated logistics zone, located only eight kilometers from King Khalid International Cargo Village, with direct access to key transport corridors. Purpose-built to serve high- growth sectors such as information and communications technology, pharmaceuticals and aerospace, the zone offers a fully integrated logistics ecosystem, including pre-built warehouses, build-to-suit units, land plots, offices, and showrooms. “This collaboration marks the foundation of a long-term relationship built on shared ambition and innovation,” said Hamed Zaghw, chief executive of AECOM’s Middle East and Africa region.
“As SILZ Company transforms the integrated logistics landscape in Saudi Arabia, we’re proud to serve as their trusted advisor, guiding vision into action and advancing a bold infrastructure strategy that supports economic vitality and international investment.” “This strategic partnership with AECOM marks a pivotal moment for SILZ Company and for Saudi Arabia’s ambitious journey to become a global integrated logistics powerhouse,” said Dr. Fadi Al-Buhairan, chief executive officer, SILZ Company. “This collaboration with AECOM, a trusted global leader in infrastructure, is instrumental in translating that bold vision into tangible action. Their expertise in project management and strategic advisory will accelerate the development of Riyadh Integrated, ensuring we deliver world- class infrastructure and services tailored for high-growth sectors.” “We’re proud to bring together our deep regional insight and global expertise to help shape the future of integrated logistics in Saudi Arabia,” said Jason Kroll, chief executive, AECOM Arabia. “This partnership reflects the ongoing demand for our industry-leading advisory services and underscores the value we deliver as the world’s top transportation design firm.” AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges
in energy, transportation and buildings. Its teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. water, environment, SILZ is the developer and operator of integrated logistics zones in Saudi Arabia. Using advanced technology, industry expertise, and smart infrastructure, SILZ sets new efficiency and value-chain integration standards. SILZ aims to become the global benchmark for logistics zones by enabling sustainable, future-ready supply chains, supporting companies investing in the region, and contributing to the Kingdom’s economic diversification and Saudi Vision 2030. Riyadh Integrated, the Kingdom’s first integrated logistics zone, is located just eight kilometers from King Khalid International Cargo Village. With a focus on light manufacturing, logistics, and trade, it offers a full-service ecosystem including a one-stop shop, value- added services, and competitive incentives, including 50-year tax relief and 100 percent foreign ownership. It is built for global industries, such as ICT, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and more.
MARK ZWEIG, from page 5
I will never forget how excited my ex-wife was years ago, to see a project she worked on as an entry-level landscape architecture grad at EDSA while on our honeymoon in Bermuda. It was The Princess Hotel – now called the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club – and she had worked on color studies for the exterior before it was painted. Seeing the final result of her work in the flesh was the connection she never got in her low-level job. Maybe getting more of that would have kept her going when she was tired or kept her working at the company – who knows? One thing I do know for sure. It is a basic human need to see one’s work go from start to finish. I’m going to run with that and not ignore it. Mark Zweig is Zweig Group’s chairman and founder. Contact him at mzweig@zweiggroup.com.
the same connection and satisfaction from their work. Let’s bring some of them to the actual presentations to win the project. Let’s bring some of them into the initial client meetings as observers if nothing else. Let’s take some of them on the initial site visits. Let’s get some of them out of the office on construction administration visits. Let’s get some of them to the topping off ceremonies on projects they helped design. Let’s get some of them to the grand openings of whatever the facility is so they can make the connection between what they do as individuals to the final result. Yes, there is a cost to do this, but how much more motivation and how much less (very costly) staff turnover would we have if we made a conscious effort to do more of this? And wouldn’t their actual work quality improve if they had more direct client interaction?
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