In the presence of HE Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transportation and Logistics Services, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) and MEDLOG, the logistics arm of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), have today signed an agreement to establish the first-ever integrated logistics park and re-export zone at Dammam’s King Abdulaziz Port with an investment value exceeding 100 million riyals.

The signing ceremony was also attended by HE Dr. Rumaih  Al-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Acting President of the Transport General Authority, as well as HE Omar Hariri, Mawani President, and Hisham Al Ansari, CEO of MSC and MEDLOG Saudi Arabia.

The latest deal runs parallel with the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) to position Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub connecting three major continents besides fitting perfectly with Mawani’s pivotal role in building a booming and sustainable maritime sector that fronts the nation’s drive towards socioeconomic prosperity while fulfilling key strategic outcomes, such as expanding the number of world-class logistics parks and re-export centers to 30 as well as improving the Kingdom’s score in the Logistics Performance Index to 4.01 by 2030.

To be built over 100,000 sq. meters, the state-of-the-art logistics park will offer a handling capacity of 300,000 TEUs alongside a suite of best-in-class logistics solutions which facilitate inland freight transportation between the Central and Eastern Regions and the rest of the Kingdom.

Thanks to its close proximity to Jubail Industrial City and major urban centers in the Eastern Region, the logistics facility is primely-located to deliver competitive and cost-efficient services to the local market.

Over of course of the last two years, Mawani had struck significant partnerships worth over 2 billion riyals with national and international giants to establish six modern logistics parks that have the potential of creating more than 6,000 direct and indirect job opportunities. 

-Ends-

About the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani)

Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) was established in 1976 to oversee the operations of the Saudi ports. Since its inception, Mawani has been keen on transforming the Saudi ports into investment platforms and facilitating the Kingdom’s trade with the rest of the world. The Authority seeks to achieve an effective regulatory and commercial environment supported by an operating model that enables growth and innovation in the Kingdom's maritime industry. It also envisions developing a sustainable and prosperous ports sector to consolidate the Kingdom's position as a leading global logistics hub. Mawani strives to realize Saudi Arabia’s economic and social ambitions by ensuring reliable and efficient logistics operations, as well as creating a safe and sustainable maritime environment. Developing the Kingdom’s industrial capabilities to fulfill the objectives of the National Transport Strategy in line with Saudi Vision 2030, has and will always be one of Mawani’s main objectives, thus contributing to making Saudi Arabia a pioneer in the ports sector.

Find out more at mawani.gov.sa 
For media inquiries: Media@mawani.gov.sa

About Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

Mediterranean Shipping Company was founded in 1970. MSC has opened its doors in Saudi Arabia since 1996, with three main offices in Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh.Through the years, MSC has achieved successful growth with our customers and business partners by providing value added services. Mediterranean Shipping Company is known supporting the Saudi and global market needs. It operates in more than 500 ports in the world and it has more than 730 vessels. Today, MSC is the largest company in the shipping line and the leader in the Kingdom and the world.

About MEDLOG

A global logistics and supply chain operator, MEDLOG pays special attention to the needs of an ever-growing customer base. We facilitate the trade, handling and transportation of goods with integrity, responsibility and respect for the environment. Building on decades of integrated logistics expertise, continually investing in infrastructure, assets and people, as well as adapting to the latest trends in technology and digitalisation. MEDLOG offers customers in all industries flexible multimodal transportation solutions and inland storage services