King Abdullah port

King Abdullah Port welcomes back MSC giga container vessel

King Abdullah Port recently welcomed MSC Irina, the world’s joint-largest cargo ship with a capacity of 24,346 TEUs.

Earlier, the port handled the same container ship for the first time in May 2023, further solidifying its position as a major trade hub at the crossroads of three continents.

Furthermore, the port welcomed two of the world’s largest cargo ships, MSC Tessa and MSC Gemma. These vessels, each measuring a staggering 399.9 meters in length and 61.5 meters in width, have a capacity of...

https://container-news.com/king-abdullah-port-welcomes-back-worlds-joint-largest-cargo-ship/

King Abdullah Port pens strategic agreements with marine fuel suppliers

King Abdullah Port has entered into a strategic partnership with two providers of marine fuel supply and services, Western Fuel Supply for Petroleum Products Company Limited and Minerva Bunkering. 

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https://www.offshore-energy.biz/king-abdullah-port-pens-strategic-agreements-with-marine-fuel-suppliers/

Another robust performance for King Abdullah Port’s container traffic

In recently announced figures for 2022, King Abdullah Port posted a positive growth rate of 3.25% in its container throughput, handling 2.91 million TEU at its container terminal, up from the 2.81 million TEU recorded in 2021.

Jay New, CEO of King Abdullah Port, commented: “We are proud that King Abdullah Port reported a positive performance in 2022 notwithstanding international trade facing challenges arising from global economic headwinds. This achievement is a validation of its robust...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/another-robust-performance-for-king-abdullah-ports-container-traffic/

Maersk adds King Abdullah port call in ME4 service

Maersk will expand its ME4 Westbound service that connects the Middle East with Europe, by adding a call to King Abdullah Port in Saudi Arabia from 13 March 2022.

With this port call addition, the Danish shipping company aims to bring the ocean service closer to its 100,000 m2 integrated and non-bonded warehouse located at King Abdullah Port, which is projected to primarily benefit Saudi Arabia’s petrochemical exporters, as they will get easy access to ME4 for their exports to the western...

https://container-news.com/maersk-adds-king-abdullah-port-call-in-me4-service/

King Abdullah Port achieves significant container growth in 2021

King Abdullah Port has achieved a year-on-year growth of 31% in container throughput during 2021, reaching 2,813,920 TEU amid a global challenging market situation.

This performance reflects the Saudi Arabian port’s investments in its facilities and services. It introduced an international in-transit cargo service, supported by inland transportation between Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

The launch of ‘Maersk Hub’ in partnership with Maersk, which is a non-bonded...

https://container-news.com/king-abdullah-port-marks-double-digit-growth-in-2021/

MSC starts new in-transit cargo service to Gulf countries

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has announced a new overland service that will provide a shorter journey for cargo bound for Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries via King Abdullah Port.

The new in-transit cargo service, which is fully supported by the government authorities, moves containers by inland transportation from the Saudi Arabian port to provide MSC customers with quicker service and shippers with ‘better connectivity.

In particular, the inland service...

https://container-news.com/msc-starts-new-in-transit-cargo-service-to-gulf-countries/

Port Sudan terminals halt operations – MSC stops voyages at King Abdullah Port

The terminals at Port Sudan have ceased operations, according to MSC’s announcement, creating uncertainty on the berthing prospects of the company’s vessels and causing important delays.

“This unfortunate situation makes it unreasonable to continue the carriage of their shipment to Port Sudan as initially intended,” said the Swiss container line in its statement.

Therefore, MSC announced the end of voyages at King Abdullah Port for all container types including reefer and dry cargo “in accordance...

https://container-news.com/port-sudan-terminals-halt-operations-msc-stops-voyages-at-king-abdulla-port/

King Abdullah Port appoints new CEO

Ports Development Company (PDC), the owner and developer of King Abdullah Port, has announced the appointment of Jay New as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the port.

The Board of Directors of PDC said the new CEO would play a key role in accelerating King Abdullah Port’s growth and strengthening its role as the leading regional logistics hub, and enhancing its contributions to the national economy, in line with the Vision 2030 objectives.

The new port boss stated, “I am truly honoured to be...

https://container-news.com/king-abdullah-port-appoints-new-ceo/

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