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Saudi Arabia’s General Ports Authority, MAWANI, and Al Jari Logistics Services have signed two contracts to establish new logistics zones within the Kingdom. These zones, located at Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, will focus on storing and handling containers. This venture reflects the investment Saudi Arabia continues to make to bolster the transport and logistics services for the maritime industry.
Saudi Arabia is strategically positioned on the Red Sea responsible for 13% of the world’s annual trade, and as a result the Kingdom is continually working to capitalise off this geographical location through enhancing its port operational performance to support global supply chains. The agreement aims to advance this through streamlining logistics and increase operational efficiency at the two ports. The Kingdom is dedicated to fostering collaboration and improvement within the International Maritime Organization, and beyond. Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port are crucial to Saudi trade, and the establishment of these logistics zones will enable unprecedented growth in this sector.
The agreement was signed by His Excellency the Chairman of MAWANI, Mr. Omar bin Talal Hariri, and His Excellency the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of ‘Al Jari Logistics Services’, Mr. Khalid bin Hazam Al-Qahtani, in the presence of His Excellency the Group CEO, Mr. Nader bin Rashid Al-Nasser, and His Excellency the Group's CEO of Project Management, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Ayed Al-Qahtani.
The collaboration between the MAWANI and Al Jari Logistics Services marks a significant step toward enhancing the Kingdom's maritime sector. The establishment of logistics zones at Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port reflects a strategic investment in operational efficiency and global trade competitiveness which aligns with Vision 2030 and the National Strategy. These initiatives highlight the Kingdom’s ongoing commitment to becoming a global logistics hub.
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