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King Abdul Aziz Port to connect Saudi to Southeast Asia and India (www.logisticsmiddleeast.com)

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The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has significantly enhanced global trade by introducing the Integrated Maritime Service (IMS), facilitated by VASI Shipping, at the King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam.

The launch marks a significant milestone, connecting Saudi Arabia directly with essential ports in Southeast Asia and India, and signifies a robust effort to bolster strategic ties with leading international shipping lines, stimulate the maritime sector, and propel economic advancement.

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[–] livus@kbin.social 1 points 8 months ago

From the article:

The inauguration of the IMS service underscores Mawani’s efforts to augment King Abdul Aziz Port’s operational efficacy and establish it as a pivotal player in the global maritime logistics and transportation sectors.

This move aims to streamline the export-import process and is in accordance with Saudi Arabia’s National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS).

The ambition is clear: to position the Kingdom as a global centre for logistics, bridging the continents of Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Connecting continents

The service ensures the King Abdul Aziz Port is directly linked to five pivotal ports: Klang (Malaysia), Surabaya and Jakarta (Indonesia), Nhava Sheva (India), and Jebel Ali (United Arab Emirates), through regular weekly sailings.