Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI)

Mawani, Sultan Logistics ink logistics park deal at King Abdulaziz Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Sultan Logistics have signed an agreement to establish a logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

With an investment of up to SAR 200 million (around US$53 million), the new park will span an area of 197,000 square meters, aiming to enhance the port’s competitiveness, increase its operational efficiency, and elevate the level of logistics services provided.

The contract was signed by the Acting President of the Saudi Ports Authority,...

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Mawani and Alissa Universal Motors to develop US$80 million logistics park

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed an agreement with Alissa Universal Motors, a subsidiary of Abdullatif Alissa Group Holding, for the establishment of a logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The project involves an investment of up to SAR 300 million (US$80 million) and will cover an area of 382,000 square meters, while the park will handle imports and re-exports of vehicles and spare parts.

The agreement was signed by the Acting President of the Saudi Ports...

https://container-news.com/mawani-and-alissa-universal-motors-to-develop-us80-million-logistics-park/

Higher box traffic at Saudi ports in March

In March, the ports operated by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) experienced a 13.6% increase in container handling, nearing 700,000 TEUs, up from 616,000 TEUs in the same month of the previous year.

The number of exported containers surged by 32%, amounting to 280,341 TEUs compared to 212,672 TEUs, while imported containers rose by 7.8% to 281,216 TEUs from 260,912 TEUs. However, the volume of transshipped boxes saw a slight decrease of 2.9%, totaling 138,371 TEUs versus 142,495 TEUs.

Total...

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Mawani announces new Milaha service addition

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new shipping service, Milaha Inta Gulf Express, by Milaha to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.

This initiative aims to enhance maritime connectivity between Saudi Arabia and the world while supporting national exports and imports, according to Mawani’s statement.

This development is part of Mawani’s ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships with major regional and global shipping lines, aligning with the objectives of...

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Jeddah Islamic Port demonstrates resilience amid disruptions, but challenges persist

Jeddah Islamic Port, Saudi Arabia’s largest container port and a critical transshipment hub on the Red Sea, has faced significant challenges over the past three months due to the ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea region.

While Jeddah itself was not directly struck, the ripple effects were felt as major shipping companies like Maersk and MSC rerouted vessels around the Cape of Good Hope to avoid the Red Sea.

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DP World, Mawani unveil South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port

DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have inaugurated the cutting-edge South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a significant milestone in DP World’s US$800 million expansion initiative.

This transformative project aims to enhance terminal operations and solidify Saudi Arabia’s status as a premier global trade hub.

Completed over three years, the modernization of the South Container Terminal has positioned it among the most advanced and sustainable container facilities...

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Emirates Shipping Line starts new container service

The Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, has announced the launch of a new shipping service called GRC, which will be operated by Emirates Shipping Line.

This new service is designed to meet market demands and accommodate the growing trade in the region, further establishing Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub connecting three continents.

This aligns with the goals outlined in the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) of Saudi Arabia.

The GRC service links Jeddah Islamic Port with...

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Saudi Arabia and Hamburg to jointly propel port innovations

Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), and HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) today (16 October) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) during the IAPH World Port Conference in Hamburg, Germany.

This cooperation is expected to propel innovations in port operations, port development, and workforce capacity building. The agreement signals a shared vision for tackling important challenges in modern port operations, including leveraging digitalization, optimizing waterborne...

https://container-news.com/saudi-arabia-and-hamburg-to-jointly-propel-port-innovations/

Saudi Ports Authority sees fewer containers in September

Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani)-operated ports achieved a 7.82% increase in cargo throughput tonnage during September, reaching 28,097,022 tons.

The number of exported containers recorded a 9% growth, reaching 255,606 TEUs, while the number of imported containers rose by 18% to 258,007 TEUs.

Additionally, the total general cargo amounted to 975,406 tons, solid bulk cargo to 4,473,019 tons, and liquid bulk cargo to 15,277,608 tons. Meanwhile, the ports received 343,952 cattle heads, marking a...

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Saudi ports see container drop in July

The Saudi ports, supervised by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), recorded a 9.11% increase in cargo throughput tonnage during July, reaching 27,382,403 tons, compared to 25,096,888 tons in the same month of the last year.

The statistics for imported containers show an increase of 15.72%, totaling 271,465 TEUs compared to 234,592 TEUs last year. On the other hand, the statistics for exported containers decreased by 2.50% to 243,758 TEUs, compared to 250,003 TEUs in the corresponding period of...

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