Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI)

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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https://container-news.com/jeddah-islamic-port-demonstrates-resilience-amid-disruptions-but-challenges-persist/

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...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-mawani-unveil-south-container-terminal-at-jeddah-islamic-port/

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...

https://container-news.com/emirates-shipping-line-starts-new-container-service/

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...

https://container-news.com/saudi-ports-authority-sees-fewer-containers-in-september/

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...

https://container-news.com/saudi-ports-see-container-drop-in-july/

DP World and Mawani begin US$250M logistics park at Jeddah Port

DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have begun constructing a new US$250 million logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port.

This state-of-the-art facility aims to enhance storage and distribution capabilities, bolstering trade within Saudi Arabia and the broader region.

Spanning 415,000 square meters, the greenfield facility will include 185,000 square meters of warehousing space and an expansive multi-purpose storage yard, making it the largest integrated logistics park in the Kingdom....

https://container-news.com/dp-world-and-mawani-begin-us250m-logistics-park-at-jeddah-port/

Saudi ports see lower container volumes in April

The ports of the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) recorded an increase in cargo throughput tonnage by 8.58% during April 2024, handling 27,107,961 tons, compared to 24,965,272 tons in the same month of 2023.

The statistics of handled containers reached 557,681 TEUs, marking a decrease of 19.54%, compared to 693,087 TEUs last year. Transshipment containers also decreased by 53.49%, reaching 123,194 TEUs, compared to 264,870 TEUs in 2023.

In the same vein, the statistics for exported containers...

https://container-news.com/saudi-ports-see-lower-container-volumes-in-april/

Mawani announces maiden container shipment from Jubail to Riyadh via rail

To enhance connectivity between maritime and rail transport modes and boost logistics operations efficiency within the transportation and logistics system, the inaugural container shipment was dispatched from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port.

Utilizing the railway link connecting Jubail Commercial Port to the East Train Network, a total of 78 TEUs were transported, with the railway capable of accommodating up to 140 TEUs per trip.

This significant achievement was a result of the...

https://container-news.com/mawani-announces-maiden-container-shipment-from-jubail-to-riyadh-via-rail/

King Abdul Aziz Port handles over 2.3 million TEUS in 2023

Located on the Arabian Gulf coast, King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam achieved record-breaking throughput in 2023 and early 2024.

The port handled 2,305,811 TEUs in 2023, marking a 13.10% increase compared to 2,038,787 TEUs in 2022.

Additionally, it set a new record in March 2024 by managing 289,787 TEUs, highlighting the strength of its infrastructure and its ability to accommodate and manage growing container volumes while servicing various sizes of ships.

King Abdul Aziz Port spearheads a...

https://container-news.com/king-abdul-aziz-port-handles-over-2-3-million-teus-in-2023/

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