Under the auspices of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, and in the presence of His Excellency Engineer Saleh bin Nasser Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Chairman of Saudi Ports Authority, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, inaugurated Maersk’s largest global logistics investment at Jeddah Islamic Port. The project, valued at SAR 1.3 billion, attracted key figures from Saudi Arabia’s logistics and maritime sectors.
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The newly completed logistics park is one of ten such facilities at Jeddah Islamic Port, funded by private sector investment. This move is in line with the strategy of Saudi Ports Authority and the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services to develop advanced logistics infrastructure in Saudi ports through cooperation with leading domestic and foreign companies. The park aims to improve the efficiency and operational capabilities of logistics services and consolidate the Kingdom’s key position in global maritime trade.
His Excellency Al-Jasser highlighted the strong support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and the Crown Prince for the transport and logistics sector. He noted that Saudi Arabia’s ports sector is experiencing unprecedented development, characterized by improved operational performance, record high international indicators, and expanding maritime links with countries around the world. The sector has become a popular destination for major global investments, with foreign capital in the logistics sector exceeding SAR 10 billion. The influx of these investments has boosted economic growth, facilitated knowledge transfer, created more than 10,000 direct and indirect jobs, and further positioned the Kingdom as a global logistics hub.
The Minister further explained that the new logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port will play a key role in boosting Saudi economic activities, providing efficient logistics services to support trade and exports, and enhancing supply chain capabilities. He stressed that with the continued support of the Crown Prince, the transport and logistics system will continue to achieve the ambitious goals of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy, in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
Mr. Omar Hariri, Director General of Saudi Ports Authority, stressed that the new logistics park represents the continuation of the strategic partnership between “Mawani” and large multinational and domestic companies. He emphasized the park’s contribution to the growth of the logistics services industry and its role in driving economic and development activities by providing advanced and smart logistics solutions to promote exports and strengthen supply chains. These advancements are expected to significantly improve the operational performance of Saudi ports, further strengthening the country’s logistics industry and global trade connectivity.
The integrated logistics park covers an area of 225,000 square meters and includes facilities for the storage and distribution of general cargo, refrigerated food and transit goods, as well as areas for less-than-container-load (LCL) cargo. It also features an e-commerce fulfillment center equipped with high-density storage and innovative mechanical solutions, as well as a dedicated in-house women’s academy. The academy aims to empower Saudi women and promote gender diversity in the workplace by providing professional training and employment opportunities.
The park is equipped with an advanced warehouse management system that utilizes modern technology and digital solutions to achieve efficient inventory management, and adopts the most advanced security measures to ensure the safety of facilities, employees and customer goods.
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