SAR signs rail transportation contract with major manufacturer

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia Railways has signed a major contract with Ismail Abudawood and Procter & Gamble to transport goods from the company’s factory in Damman to customers in Riyadh.

SAR’s Senior Vice President of Freight Badr Al-Atni and P&G’s Chief Operating Officer of Supply Chain and Logistic Network Operations Ahmed Bannan completed the deal on Monday, reported Saudi Press Agency.

P&G wants to utilize the rail network to advance its product transportation and enhance operational efficiency.

The agreement will help reduce truck traffic on highways between Dammam and Riyadh, which will lower carbon emissions and help preserve road infrastructure and safety in line with the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy and the Saudi Vision 2030.