Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is considering consolidating parts of its ports, rail, and shipping assets into a single logistics entity to attract foreign investment and strengthen the kingdom’s trade infrastructure, according to people familiar with the matter. The proposed structure could evolve into a platform for multibillion-dollar investments in the logistics sector and potentially include an eventual IPO with international investors. The discussions, which began before the Iran war, have reportedly gained urgency amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting vulnerabilities in regional supply chains and increasing the strategic importance of Red Sea trade routes.(金十数据)