King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam has recorded the highest container throughput on a single vessel with 20,645 TEUs on the vessel COSCO SHIPPING AQUARIUS 036E.
Port’s pivotal role
This achievement reflects the port’s pivotal role in supporting trade movement and the logistics services sector, in line 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.
Operational efficiency
This milestone also highlights the success of the Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” in enhancing operational efficiency at the ports and strengthening the Kingdom’s connectivity with global markets, thereby supporting national exports and boosting the competitive advantage of King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam.
Sizes of vessels.
It confirms its international presence in the maritime transport and logistics sector, equipped with advanced facilities capable of accommodating various types and sizes of vessels.
7 billion riyals.
King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam features continuous infrastructure development to increase its capacity. In 2024, it received 21 quay cranes (QC) and RTG cranes as part of the commercial attribution contracts signed by “Mawani” with the Saudi Global Ports (SGP), with an investment value of 7 billion riyals.
80 electric trucks
Additionally, a contract was signed between SGP and the leading Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer, SANY, to supply the port with 80 electric trucks, representing the largest single contract globally signed by SANY for the manufacture and supply of electric trucks.
43 fully equipped berths
The port embraces 43 fully equipped berths with a handling capacity of up to 105 million tons of cargo and containers.
Several records
It is noteworthy that King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam recently achieved several records in container throughput, including a record in May 2024 handling 292,612 TEUs.
It is the Kingdom’s main port on the Arabian Gulf, connected by railway to the dry port in Riyadh, and serves as a key gateway for goods from around the world to the Eastern and Central regions.
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