Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI)

Mawani, Bahri add new service linking Europe with Asia

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Saudi shipping firm Bahri have announced the introduction of a new freight service connecting Europe and Asia via Jeddah Islamic Port.

Vessels on the new service will sail from the ports of Bremerhaven (Germany), Antwerp (Belgium), and Montoir (France) in Europe to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia and then to the Indian port of Ennore, and the Chinese ports of Taicang and Shanghai.

The first trip of the new service is expected to launch in February, according to...

https://container-news.com/mawani-bahri-add-new-service-linking-europe-with-asia/

Mawani signs deal for new logistics centre in Dammam

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed an investment agreement with consumer technical retailer United Electronics Company (eXtra) to set up a state-of-the-art logistics centre at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The logistics and distribution center is expected to be over 32,000 m² and will feature port-centric warehouses and storage yards designed to handle a wide range of multi-brand products and appliances, according to Mawani.

The deal is valued at US$9.3 million and was...

https://container-news.com/mawani-signs-deal-for-new-logistics-centre-in-dammam/

Jeddah port enhances container capabilities with new cranes

The Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), operating between the Arabian Peninsula and Africa – which is a key partner of Jeddah Islamic Port and operator of the North Container Terminal, has purchased three ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to boost operational efficiency at terminal.

This expansion comes under the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and its broader goals are to develop the country’s marine industry into a worldwide logistics powerhouse with high efficiency and increased international commerce...

https://container-news.com/jeddah-port-enhances-container-capabilities-with-new-cranes/

Saudi ports see over 955,000 TEUs in December 2022

Saudi ports closed December with a run of exceptional outcomes across numerous metrics, the most notable of which was a 13.63% year-on-year increase in container throughput from 841,055 TEUs in December 2021 to 955,731 TEUs in the same month last year.

Statistics show an increase in all container categories, with a 7.15% rise in exports reaching 214,789 TEUs and a 24.41% growth in imports climbing to 246,023 TEUs. Additionally, Saudi ports’ transshipment sector continued its upward trend,...

https://container-news.com/saudi-ports-see-over-955000-teus-in-december-2022/

Dammam Port kicks off container terminal project to raise capacity to 7.5 million TEUs

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has commenced works for upgrading and developing two box terminals at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) concession signed with Saudi Global Ports (SGP) valued at over US$1.8 billion.

The launch ceremony was attended by Omar Hariri, president of Mawani, and Eng. Abdullah Al-Zamil, SGP chairman, alongside senior logistics and maritime executives.

The project is expected to increase King Abdulaziz Port’s overall container capacity...

https://container-news.com/dammam-port-kicks-off-container-terminal-project-to-raise-capacity-to-7-5-million-teus/

Increased cargo traffic at Saudi ports

Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has seen a yearly increase of 13% in cargo throughput during the previous year.

In particular, 237 million tons were handled by the country’s ports, compared to 210 million tons in 2021. The year-end statistics for 2022 highlight a 3.2% surge in container volumes at 10.4 million TEUs in contrast to 10.04 million TEUs a year earlier.

There is also a 5% boom in imported and exported boxes to 4.8 million TEUs from 4.6 million TEUs in the previous year. Similarly,...

https://container-news.com/increased-cargo-traffic-at-saudi-ports/

Mawani and MSC to build new logistics facility in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and MEDLOG, the logistics arm of MSC, have signed an agreement to establish the first-ever integrated logistics park and re-export zone at Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port in Saudi Arabia with an investment value exceeding US$26,6 million.

The deal was inked in the presence of Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, minister of transportation and logistics services, while the signing ceremony was also attended by Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, vice minister of transport and logistics...

https://container-news.com/mawani-and-msc-to-build-new-logistics-facility-in-saudi-arabia/

Saudi Ports see higher TEU volumes in November

Containerised cargo across Saudi ports has maintained its upward swing during November, growing by 8.3% to 631,165 TEUs from 582,783 TEUs in the same month last year.

The results come amid active steps taken by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to develop the national maritime sector, optimise and automate its operations, streamline processes, boost value-driven partnerships with the private sector, build logistics parks, upgrade customer experience, and expand shipping services in line with...

https://container-news.com/saudi-ports-see-higher-teu-volumes-in-november/

Maersk adds King Abdulaziz Port in Shaheen Express service

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced the addition of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Maersk’s Shaheen Express service.

The weekly service links King Abdulaziz Port to regional hubs such as Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates and Mundra and Pipavav in India with the container ship Big Dog, which has a carrying capacity of 1,740 TEUs.

According to MAWANI, several shipping lines chose Dammam as a port of call in 2022, including SeaLead, Emirates Shipping Line and Aladin...

https://container-news.com/maersk-adds-king-abdulaziz-port-in-shaheen-express-service/

Saudi Ports boost container volumes in October

Container throughput across the ports in Saudi Arabia continued its upward year-on-year movement during October 2022, soaring to 694,517 TEUs, translating to an increase of 15.33%.

Looking at the numbers for the previous month, there is a 17.75% growth in exported boxes to 202,030 TEUs compared to 2021. Similarly, imported containers increased by 23.02% to 214,174 TEUs while transhipments increased by 8.49% to 278,313 TEUs.

Additionally, this year cargo throughput witnessed a 3.34% spike, to more...

https://container-news.com/saudi-ports-boost-container-volumes-in-october/

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