The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has announced the addition of King Abdulaziz Port to MSC’s new freight service. The move aims to increase the po
The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has announced the addition of King Abdulaziz Port to MSC’s new freight service.
The move aims to increase the port’s standing as a key hub for regional logistics and and global trade, while also contributing to the fulfillment of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS). King Abdulaziz Port is situated at Dammam, a major entryway for cargosheaded to the country’s eastern and central regions from all over the world.
King Abdulaziz Port
The port was built by Saudi Aramco to meet the rapidly increasing demands of the national oil industry under the orders of King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud. After further expansions, the port was officially renamed from Dammam Port to King Abdulaziz Port in 1961. It will now offer weekly sailings to eight destinations in the Arabian Gulf, South Asia, and Southern Africa, including ports such as Qasim in Pakistan, Port Louis in Mauritius, and Durban in South Africa.
The new MSC service will feature five vessels, each with an average carrying capacity exceeding 6000 TEU. It is expected to have a positive impact on the economic growth of the Eastern Province and the surrounding regions.
In addition to the MSC freight service, King Abdulaziz Port has also seen added services such as SeaLead Shipping’s Far East to Middle East (FAM) service, Emirates Shipping Line’s Jebel Ali Bahrain Shuwaikh (JBS) service, Aladin Express’ Gulf-India Express 2 (GIX2) service, and Maersk’s Shaheen Express service.