The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” announced today the increase of the free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam from 10 days to 20 days, starting from July 4, 2024, for a period of 6 months.
New initiative
This new initiative by Mawani aims to support operational processes for all beneficiaries and stakeholders in the ports sector and to facilitate trade and supply chains.
This incentive initiative is part of Mawani’s efforts to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate the return of empty containers, improve truck turnaround time, and promote the logistics services provided. Additionally, it aims to enhance the import and export operations system, support the economic environment and trade movement in the Kingdom, strengthen partnerships with the private sector, and offer attractive competitive services, thereby contributing to the support of global supply chains.
Increase of the free storage time
This The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” announced today the increase of the free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam The Saudi Ports Authority “Mawani” announced today the increase of the free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam by Mawani aims to support operational processes for all beneficiaries and stakeholders in the ports sector and to facilitate trade and supply chains. This incentive initiative is part of Mawani’s efforts to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate the return of empty containers, improve truck turnaround time, and promote the logistics services provided.
Enhance the import and export
Additionally, it aims to enhance the import and export operations system, support the economic environment and trade movement in the Kingdom, strengthen partnerships with the private sector, and offer attractive competitive services, thereby contributing to the support of global supply chains.
National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS)
The initiative also contributes to the smooth and flexible movement of export containers, accelerating procedures, increasing truck turnaround time, handling the continuous increase in cargo volume, and quickly clearing yards. This helps develop port performance and raise quality and productivity levels, in line with the targets of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), to solidify the Kingdom’s standing as a global logistics hub bridging three continents.