The Saudi Company of Chemical Trading Ltd. ( Chemtrade )

Founded in 1979, The Saudi Company of Chemical Trading Ltd serves as a specialized chemical distribution and logistics entity within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Headquartered in Jeddah, the firm operates as a subsidiary of the Reza Investment Company and was established during the initial phases of the region's industrialization drive. Originally formed through a collaboration between local Saudi enterprises and international partners, including a long-term management association with Mobil Saudi Arabia, the company was created to secure a reliable supply chain for the Kingdom's growing manufacturing and industrial sectors. The company distinguishes itself in the regional maritime and offshore landscape through its extensive integrated supply chain capabilities, specifically focusing on bulk liquid handling. It holds historical significance for facilitating the development of the first commercial liquid chemical bulk storage terminal in Saudi Arabia. Through its strategic affiliation with Arabian Chemical Terminals, the company leverages critical infrastructure with deep-water access on both the Red Sea coast at Yanbu and the Arabian Gulf coast at Jubail. This dual-coast presence allows the enterprise to manage the import and export of liquid chemicals via tanker vessels, effectively bridging the gap between global chemical manufacturers and local industrial consumers. Beyond simple trading operations, the organization manages a complex logistics network that includes the chartering of vessels, marine freight forwarding, and the coordination of overland transport. Its operations rely heavily on specialized infrastructure, including bulk storage facilities that enable the receipt and breakdown of large-scale marine shipments. The company maintains Charter of Affreightment contracts with bulk chemical shippers, ensuring a steady flow of raw materials into the Gulf Cooperation Council region. This maritime interface is critical for its ability to distribute high-volume liquid cargoes that cannot be efficiently transported by containerized means. The firm serves a diverse industrial base, supplying sectors such as petrochemicals, refineries, and water treatment plants. Its operational model emphasizes safety standards derived from its historical associations with major international oil companies, ensuring strict compliance during the handling of hazardous marine cargoes and shore-based storage. By controlling the supply chain from the receiving terminal to the customer’s delivery point, The Saudi Company of Chemical Trading Ltd mitigates the logistical risks associated with dangerous goods transport, maintaining its status as a vital logistical node in Saudi Arabia’s industrial ecosystem.