Najeeb Kalappadan Featured by Logistics Middle East

By Zayaan Zakir, Senior Marketing Executive, KiLFAD Logistics

Logistics Middle East has featured Mr. Najeeb Kalappadan, Founder and Managing Director of KiLFAD Logistics, ahead of his participation as a speaker at Logistics Leaders Saudi 2026, taking place in Riyadh on 20 September 2026.

The feature looks back on Mr. Najeeb’s more than four decades in the logistics industry, from the early years of his career in Saudi Arabia to founding Express Forwarding Services in Jeddah in 1996 and leading its evolution into KiLFAD Logistics.

It also highlights KiLFAD’s growth over the past 30 years, including the development of its integrated logistics capabilities, expansion across Saudi Arabia’s key logistics gateways, international partnerships, and growing role in project logistics and cross border operations.

Today, KiLFAD has more than 200 professionals, serves over 500 active customers, and operates an owned fleet of more than 50 trucks, with operations across Jeddah, Riyadh, and Dammam.

At Logistics Leaders Saudi 2026, Mr. Najeeb will join senior industry leaders and policymakers to contribute to discussions around project logistics, international connectivity, and the continued development of Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector.

Read the full feature on Logistics Middle East:
https://www.logisticsmiddleeast.com/logistics/najeeb-kalappadan-joins-logistics-leaders-saudi-2026