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Zawya
4 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Mawani adds new shipping service to Saudi ports
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of Evergreen's new shipping service 'ARPG' to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, further strengthening maritime connectivity between the Kingdom and international markets. The move reinforces the port's strategic standing, boosts its competitiveness for exporters, importers, and shipping agents, said Mawani in a statement. The new shipping service links King Abdulaziz Port with nine major regional and global ports, including Port Klang (Malaysia), Laem Chabang (Thailand), Vung Tau (Vietnam), Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Yantian, Ningbo, and Shanghai (China), Umm Qasr (Iraq), and Jebel Ali (UAE), with a total capacity of 9,466 TEUs. This initiative reflects Mawani's broader efforts to elevate Saudi Arabia's ranking on global performance indices and to improve the operational efficiency of King Abdulaziz Port, it stated. It also supports the movement of national exports and imports in alignment with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy 'NTLS' to solidify the kingdom's standing as a global logistics hub bridging the three continents. King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam features advanced operational and logistical capabilities, with 43 fully equipped berths and a handling capacity of up to 105 million tonnes of cargo and containers, said the statement. It also boasts a range of specialised terminals along with modern infrastructure, and state-of-the-art equipment that enable the port to handle all types of cargo efficiently, it added. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Nine Ports to be connected to Saudi Ports by adding Evergreen's Shipping Service 'ARPG'
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: The Saudi Ports Authority 'Mawani' has announced the addition of Evergreen's new shipping service 'ARPG' to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, further strengthening maritime connectivity between the Kingdom and international markets. The move reinforces the port's strategic standing, boosts its competitiveness for exporters, importers, and shipping agents. The new shipping service links King Abdulaziz Port with nine major regional and global ports, including Port Klang (Malaysia), Laem Chabang (Thailand), Vung Tau (Vietnam), Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Yantian, Ningbo, and Shanghai (China), Umm Qasr (Iraq), and Jebel Ali (UAE), with a total capacity of 9,466 TEUs. This initiative reflects Mawani's broader efforts to elevate Saudi Arabia's ranking on global performance indices and to improve the operational efficiency of King Abdulaziz Port. It also supports the movement of national exports and imports in alignment with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy 'NTLS', to solidify the Kingdom's standing as a global logistics hub bridging the three continents. It is worth noting that King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam features advanced operational and logistical capabilities, with 43 fully equipped berths, a handling capacity of up to 105 million tons of cargo and containers, and a range of specialized terminals, modern infrastructure, and state-of-the-art equipment that enable the port to handle all types of cargo efficiently.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Sultan Logistics and Mawani Ink SAR 200 Million Deal to Launch Advanced Logistics Park
Mawani and Sultan Logistics have signed a contract to establish a logistics park with an investment of up to SAR 200 million at King Abdulaziz Port in DammamPhoto Courtesy of Ali Alhmmami RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and Sultan Logistics have signed a contract to establish a logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with an investment of up to SAR 200 million. The new park will span an area of 197,000 square meters and aim to enhance the port's competitiveness, increase its operational efficiency, and improve the efficiency of the logistics services provided. The contract was signed by the acting president of the Saudi Ports Authority, Mr. Mazen bin Ahmed Al-Turki, and the chairman of Sultan Logistics, Mr. Ali Sultan Al-Qahtani, in the presence of several officials. This logistics park is part of Mawani's initiatives. It is aligned with the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, which seeks to establish logistics parks inside and outside the Kingdom's ports. The initiative aims to solidify Saudi Arabia's standing as a global logistics hub, provide reliable logistics services, drive national development, and support the Kingdom's economic and social ambitions per Saudi Vision 2030. The logistics park will feature 35,000-square-meter warehouses, administrative offices, and a yard dedicated to the storage and maintenance of dry and refrigerated containers. It will also include a re-export area, enhancing logistics services and supporting commercial movement with high operational capabilities. The new logistics park will strengthen King Abdulaziz Port's competitive advantage by offering specialized logistics services, increasing private sector participation in economic development, and promoting economic diversification. The year 2024 witnessed the launch, cornerstone laying, and inauguration of eight logistics parks and centers, with a total private sector investment of nearly SAR 2.9 billion. These investments are part of developing over 20 logistics centers under Mawani's supervision across Saudi ports, with total investments exceeding SAR 10 billion. Among the highlights was the inauguration of Maersk's largest global logistics investment at Jeddah Islamic Port, valued at SAR 1.3 billion and covering 225,000 square meters. About Abdullatif Alissa Group Holding Abdullatif Alissa Group Holding, founded in the 1940s by Sheikh Abdullatif Alissa, has grown from its origins in textiles and food trading into one of Saudi Arabia's most respected diversified business groups. Headquartered in Riyadh, the group has built a robust presence across the automotive, finance, real estate, and investment sectors, directly and through subsidiaries throughout the Kingdom and the Gulf region. The company is recognized for its integrated approach to the automotive industry, encompassing vehicle sales, leasing, financing, and aftersales services, and for its strategic investments in sectors vital to the Saudi economy. Contact Information: Contact Person: Ali AlhmmamiOrganization / Company: Sultan LogisticsCompany website: email address: hello@ A photo accompanying this announcement is available at in to access your portfolio
Saudi Gazette
14-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Jeddah Islamic Port receives first group of Sudanese Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Jeddah Islamic Port received on Wednesday the first group of pilgrims for the Hajj of 2025, with 1,407 pilgrims on board a ship from Sudan. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has implemented all necessary measures to ensure operational readiness for receiving pilgrims, aiming to enhance efficiency and performance across all aspects of the Hajj journey, from arrival and reception to baggage handling and onward transportation to the holy cities. This effort is part of an integrated operational plan developed in coordination with relevant authorities and aligned with the broader transportation sector to serve the pilgrims. Mawani is streamlining pilgrim travel this year through three key initiatives: direct luggage transfer, advance shipment handling for smoother movement, and coordinated livestock truck transit from Jeddah to Makkah during restricted times. These implementations enhance the overall pilgrim experience.
Arab News
14-05-2025
- Arab News
Jeddah Islamic Port welcomes first group of Hajj pilgrims arriving by sea
RIYADH: The first group of Hajj pilgrims to travel to the Kingdom by sea for Hajj 2025 arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port from Sudan on Wednesday. The group was made up of 1,407 Sudanese pilgrims who were received by the Assistant Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Ahmed bin Sufyan Al-Hassan and other officials. The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has implemented all necessary measures to ensure operational readiness to receive pilgrims, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Mawani aims to enhance efficiency and performance across all aspects of the Hajj journey, from arrival and baggage handling to transportation to the holy sites, SPA added. This effort is part of an integrated operational plan which has been developed in coordination with the relevant authorities and aligned with the broader transportation sector to serve pilgrims. This year, Mawani is streamlining pilgrim travel through three key initiatives: direct luggage transfer, advance shipment handling for smoother movement, and coordinated livestock truck transit from Jeddah to Makkah during restricted times. These initiatives aim to enhance the overall pilgrim experience, SPA said.
