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Leaders
17-03-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Jubail Commercial Port Adds 'Clanga' Shipping Service by MSC
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced that Jubail Commercial Port has added the new 'Clanga' shipping service by MSC, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The new service will further boost Saudi Arabia's competitiveness in investment and logistics services in line with the promising objectives of the National Strategy for Transport and Logistics. With a capacity of up to 6,000 standard containers, the Clanga service will connect Jubail Commercial Port with various ports around the world, as follows: King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam Singapore Port Shanghai Port in China Colombo Port in Sri Lanka Crucially, this step represents a remarkable milestone in the Kingdom's pursuit to position itself as a global logistics hub connecting three continents. Furthermore, the newly added service enhances Jubail Commercial Port's pivotal role in boosting the maritime transport sector and logistics services. It is worth noting that Jubail Commercial Port is one of the Kingdom's main ports that supports the movement of national exports to global markets, particularly industrial products and petrochemical products from several plants in Jubail Industrial City. Related Topics: Mawani: CMA CGM Launch New Shipping Routes to India, Oman, Iraq Mawani Adds 5 Shipping Services to 3 Ports Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
Arab News
17-03-2025
- Business
- Arab News
MSC launches service to boost Saudi-East Asia trade
JEDDAH: A new shipping service by Mediterranean Shipping Co. is set to strengthen trade links between Saudi Arabia and key ports in East Asia, bolstering the Kingdom's global logistics network. Saudi Ports Authority, known as Mawani, announced that MSC will launch the new 'Clanga' line at the Jubail Commercial Port, adding that it will strengthen the Kingdom's position in investment and logistics, according to the country's official press agency. The service will connect Jubail Commercial Port with King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, Port of Singapore, and Port of Shanghai in China, as well as Port of Colombo in Sri Lanka, with a handling capacity of up to 6,000 twenty-foot equivalent units. This move is expected to boost foreign investment and improve supply chain efficiency. It also aligns with Mawani's efforts to enhance the competitiveness of Saudi ports and support national exports, as well as the National Transport and Logistics Strategy's goal of establishing the Kingdom as a global logistics hub connecting three continents. Mawani said in a statement that the addition of the service to the Jubail port highlights its strategic role in enhancing maritime transport and logistics while supporting economic activities in the Eastern Province. The authority added that the port's proximity to production hubs, coupled with advanced infrastructure, allows it to accommodate vessels of various types and sizes, further strengthening Saudi Arabia's connectivity with global terminals. As a key facilitator of national exports, particularly industrial and petrochemical products from Jubail Industrial City, the port plays a crucial role in boosting the Kingdom's global trade competitiveness, Mawani emphasized. In August, MSC introduced the service at the King Abdulaziz Port, connecting the city with major terminals in China, including Ningbo, Shanghai, and Shekou, as well as Singapore. Mawani announced at that time that the service would operate weekly voyages with a capacity of up to 15,000 TEU. In a statement, MSC said the service was designed to address terminal congestion issues in the Middle East and enhance connectivity for Asia-Middle East cargo. The shipping company, which won the 'Best Shipping Line – Asia-Africa' award at the 2024 Asian Freight, Logistics, and Supply Chain Awards, further said that Clanga would offer a unique and competitive service for Saudi exports to the Far East through its direct call in Shanghai from Dammam.
