The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) won the Logistics Hub of the Year award at the ShipTek International Conference and Awards 2025 in Dubai, recognising its efforts in enhancing commercial activity and operational efficiency throughout 2024.
Mawani spearheaded major projects in collaboration with leading Saudi and international companies, including agreements to establish eight logistics zones at Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, with private sector investments totaling SAR2.9 billion.
These developments form part of a broader initiative, bringing total investments in 18 logistics zones across Saudi ports to over SAR10 billion.
A key milestone was Maersk’s largest global logistics investment, inaugurated at Jeddah Islamic Port, covering 225,000 square metres with an investment of SAR1.3 billion.
Mawani further expanded Saudi Arabia’s maritime connectivity, adding 34 new shipping services, linking Saudi ports to eastern and western global trade routes.
This strengthened the Kingdom’s position in international maritime connectivity and facilitated national import and export operations.
Operational performance saw a significant rise in 2024, with total cargo throughput increasing by 14.45%, exported containers rising by 8.86%, and imported containers growing by 13.79%.
ShipTek International is among the leading maritime and logistics awards in the Middle East and Asia, recognising excellence in innovation, sustainability, and logistics development.
Source:https://www.bna.bh/en/SaudiPortsAuthoritywinsLogisticsHuboftheYearawardatShipTek2025.aspx?cms=q8FmFJgiscL2fwIzON1%2bDt140K9Zc5CzonfAqINRX2I%3d