The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has told shipping agents and storage lessees at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to quickly pick up imported containers after customs clearance.
This comes after Mawani noticed delays at the port. They want containers and cargo collected promptly to avoid operational issues and ensure swift delivery to recipients.
Mawani announced on Sunday that King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam broke its own record by handling 289,787 standard containers in March.
This reflects the port’s ability to support trade and strengthen import and export supply chains to and from Saudi Arabia.
With 43 fully equipped quaysides and a capacity of up to 105 million tons of goods and containers, the port has advanced operational capabilities.
It also has specialized terminals, modern facilities, and equipment to handle various types of cargo, in line with the national transport and logistics strategy. This reinforces Saudi Arabia’s position as a global logistics hub.
To stay competitive, the port has established four integrated logistics zones, with investments exceeding SAR 1.2 billion ($320 million), in partnership with major international and national companies.
The port has added 12 new shipping services over the past year and 5 more since the beginning of 2024. This boosts services for importers, exporters, and shipping agents.
In a recent report, Saudi Arabia scored 248 points in the Maritime Network Connectivity Index, reflecting smooth goods flow and strong supply chains.
Mawani has launched 31 new shipping services with major global lines in the past year, and seven more since 2024 began.
They’ve also set up nine integrated logistics zones with investments over SAR 6 billion.
They’re also developing port infrastructure, investing SAR 7 billion in container terminals at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and SAR 1 billion in the northern part of Jeddah Islamic Port.
This aligns with the national transport and logistics strategy, cementing the Kingdom’s global logistics hub status.
