An Optimal Combination of Factors for Successful Logistics Companies
Along with so many business opportunities, Bahrain offers a wide range of transportation and logistics business opportunities for international companies looking to establish a cost-effective distribution and fulfillment base in the region. Unrivaled access to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets and high-quality customer service from Bahrain EDB maximises the impact of your investment.
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50-72% savings
With the lowest setup and operating costs for transportation and logistics business opportunities in the GCC, Bahrain offers the region’s most competitive operating costs for a transportation and logistics business in comparison to its select GCC peers.
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Lower
costsYou’ll find lower costs for utilities, accommodation, construction, manpower, and other operating expenses for your transportation and logistics business.
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Competitive leases
Competitive and attractive land lease rates at the Bahrain Logistics Zone, with no additional fees or service charges.
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Economical ports
Lower port charges compared to all other ports in the Gulf.
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Lower cost of living
Businesses and their employees who relocate to Bahrain can look forward to a lower overall cost of living than in most other countries in the GCC.
Strategic location
Strategically situated in the heart of the Gulf, Bahrain offers your transportation and logistics business unparalleled access to a growing regional customer base throughout the Middle East. Bahrain offers the shortest transit time between seaport, airport and industrial zones within the GCC, allowing for superior freight turnaround times and procedures.
Additionally, as the closest gateway to Saudi Arabia, we can offer the fastest transport routes to market with 75% of Saudi Arabia’s economy reachable within just a few hours.
Favourable business environment
Your logistics company can enjoy success from the very start thanks to our business-friendly policies along with management and aftercare support from Bahrain EDB.
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100% ownership
Across warehousing, packaging, regional distribution and goods re-export.
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No
taxation0% corporate income tax and 0% personal income tax.
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Workforce flexibility
Investors have the option to hire the appropriate local or international workforce that best suits their needs.
Full support and guidance
The Bahrain Economic Development Board provides investors with full support and guidance through the decision-making process, as well as facilitation and aftercare services. When your transportation and logistics business plans to move to the Kingdom, we are here to help.
Skilled and affordable local workforce
Whether you’re operating a small transport company or a global logistics business, Bahrain has talented employees ready to staff any role, from fulfillment to management.
Apprenticeship programs
Tamkeen, a local, government-funded agency, offers training, international internship, and apprenticeship programs for employees.
Government support
Bahrain offers government financial and training support for local employment for your new company.
Full flexibility
Authorization to use a 100% foreign workforce if wanted, unlike elsewhere in the region.
Talent Availability
Availability of skilled, well-educated, and bilingual local workforce in Bahrain at all levels with different skills and backgrounds.
Advanced logistics infrastructure
Bahrain has everything you need to start and establish your transportation and logistics company with all relevant services in one place – Salman Industrial City. Bahrain continues to invest in its manufacturing, transport and logistics infrastructure as part of a USD 32-billion programme of investment across a number of sectors.
9min
from Khalifa bin Salman Port
23min
from King Fahad Causeway
Bahrain International Investment Park
Situated next to Khalifa Bin Salman Port, Bahrain International Investment Park (BIIP) is ideal for manufacturing and industrial services. More than 75 companies already operate here, with around 85% of investments coming from international businesses.
14min
from Khalifa bin Salman Port
30min
from King Fahad Causeway
Bahrain Logistics Zone
Bahrain Logistics Zone (BLZ) is a customs-free logistics park strategically situated next to the Khalifa bin Salman Port, offering 24/7 customised solutions for tenants. BLZ is the Middle East’s first such multi-modal hub, focusing on value-added logistics and re-export.
20min
from Bahrain International Airport
27min
from King Fahad Causeway
Khalifa Bin Salman Port
The most efficient port in the region for freight management with less than 60 hours truck turnaround time and less than 3 hours container clearance time. Located 13km from the airport and linked to KSA by road, the Port offers world-class services to shipping lines, freight forwarders and beneficial cargo owners. Enjoy free freight storage time at the Port for 11 days and free movement of capital for goods made in Bahrain.
10min
from Khalifa bin Salman Port
22min
from King Fahad Causeway
Bahrain Investment Wharf
For a more self-contained mixed-use setting, consider Bahrain Investment Wharf (BIW), situated in the Hidd Industrial Area of Salman Industrial City.
23min
from Khalifa bin Salman Port
24min
from Salman Industrial City
King Fahad Causeway
The King Fahad Causeway is considered to be the fastest way to Saudi Arabia compared to any other entry point into Bahrain, with trade increasing across the causeway at US 9.06 billion a year.
17min
from Salman Industrial City
24min
from King Fahad Causeway
Bahrain International Airport
Bahrain’s airport offers outstanding access to the wider region. It is the regional hub for Lufthansa and Air India and is the distribution centre for the MENA region.
Who’s Here:
Many global logistics and transportation companies have already established a presence in Bahrain to support their supply chain operations, including:
Unrivalled business facilitation, favourable tax benefits, and an established infrastructure network: BIIP is the leading industrial park in the region for both local and international businesses.
Additional resources
A compilation of logistics business sector resources for further reading.
Bahrain EDB – Logistics Fact Sheet
KPMG Cost of Doing Business: Logistics
Why Bahrain is the most cost-effective option for realising logistics business ideas and opportunities.
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