Saudi Ports Authority, also known as “Mawani,” has recently announced the introduction of a new shipping service called “GALEX” by Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.
This service aims to strengthen the maritime connections between Saudi Arabia and East Asia, highlighting the port’s operational efficiency, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.
بهدف رفع قدرات الكفاءة التشغيلية، تعلن #موانئ عن إضافة شركة الإمارات للملاحة (ESL) خدمة الشحن الملاحية الجديدة “GALEX” إلى #ميناء_الملك_عبدالعزيز بالدمام لتعزيز قوة ربط المملكة بموانئ شرق آسيا. pic.twitter.com/ppcX01opBK
— مـوانـئ | MAWANI (@MawaniKSA) March 24, 2024
The development showcases the impressive accomplishments of King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, highlighting its advanced operational standards and strong logistical capabilities. These attributes further attract large vessels and prominent global shipping lines, aligning perfectly with the goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) to establish the Kingdom as a pivotal global logistics hub spanning three continents.
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The new shipping service will connect King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam to eight regional and international ports, including Shanghai, Xiamen, Dachan Bay, and Qingdao in China; Busan in Korea; Klang in Malaysia; Sohar in Oman; and Khorfakkan in the UAE. Operating on a weekly basis, the service will have a capacity of up to 3,000 TEUs. The partnerships established by Mawani with major global shipping lines contribute significantly to the development of the kingdom’s ports, enhancing competitiveness, infrastructure, maritime transport routes, and operational efficiency.
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