Mawani Signs Seven SAR1 Billion Agreements to Expand Port Logistics Centers in Jeddah - Business Today Middle East
Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-JasserUnder the patronage of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, theSaudi Ports Authority (Mawani)signed seven agreements. . .
Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-JasserUnder the patronage of Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser, theSaudi Ports Authority (Mawani)signed seven agreements valued at nearly SAR1 billion with local and international companies to develop and expand logistics centers at Jeddah Islamic Port and the Al-Khumra Logistics Zone. Jeddah Islamic PortAl-Khumra Logistics ZoneCovering more than 384,000 square meters, the new facilities will support storage, consolidation, and re-export activities, enabling faster trade movement, enhancing supply chain efficiency, and generating over 5,000 direct and indirect jobs. The projects align with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. With these additions, the Kingdom now hosts 34 port-based logistics centers, including 17 at Jeddah Islamic Port, representing combined investments exceeding SAR14 billion. The expansion also includes a SAR40 million investment by Maersk to develop a 60,000-square-meter container yard. Backed by advanced digital platforms that streamline business operations, the integrated logistics infrastructure benefits from Al-Khumra’s strategic connectivity to Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz International Airport, and key highway networks, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s ambition to become a leading global logistics hub along the Red Sea.